Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Outing
Wellington
16/10/2008 - 18/10/2008
"Corn-fed coterie..
"Clunky collage of cliché ridden ineptitude..
The Phantom of the Opera
Auckland
14/10/2008 - 30/11/2008
"Phantom’s haunting tale stands the test of time..
"Unforgettable night of musical craft, extraordinary performances and technical wizardry..
Wait Until Dark
Wellington
11/10/2008 - 08/11/2008
"Blind faith: successful revival of 60s hit..
"One of the finest shows of the year..
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Apollo 13: Mission Control
Wellington
18/10/2008 - 01/11/2008
"What a marvel..
"Thrilling ride..
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Kiss of the Spider Woman
Christchurch
18/10/2008 - 15/11/2008
"Bold and thought provoking..
Tierra Flamenca
Wellington, Auckland
16/10/2008 - 17/10/2008
"Stirring and exhilarating..
"Milagro! Milagro!..
Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque
Auckland
16/10/2008 - 17/10/2008
"Inappropriate appropriation of a once-political genre..
Footnote Forte Season 2008
Wellington, Auckland
05/09/2008 - 14/10/2008
"Invigorating, challenging, exciting..
"A pleasure to watch..
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One Man
Auckland, Wellington
15/10/2008 - 18/10/2008
"His own man..
"Moments of sheer brilliance during ‘in yer face’ show..
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A City Of Souls
Auckland
10/10/2008 - 25/10/2008
"Life’s OK - except when it’s not..
Jenufa
Auckland, Wellington
20/09/2008 - 18/10/2008
"As good as it gets..
"Fine portrayal rewards long wait for landmark opera..
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Tent
Wellington, Auckland
01/10/2008 - 19/10/2008
"Artist pitches Tent on solid ground..
"Silence with intent intensifies; void/avoidance pervades..
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Adagio
Wellington
10/10/2008 - 01/11/2008
"What a circus, what a show..
"Existential physical theatre: poignancy, wit, spectacle, danger..
The Cape
Dunedin
07/10/2008 - 25/10/2008
"Well recommended..
Things I Hate About Mother
Dunedin
03/10/2008 - 12/10/2008
"Perspicacity, charm and potential for improvement..
Cheek to Cheek
Auckland
11/10/2008 - 11/10/2008
"A vibrancy of colour..