Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Adagio
Wellington
10/10/2008 - 01/11/2008
"What a circus, what a show..
"Existential physical theatre: poignancy, wit, spectacle, danger..
Little Big Obstinacies
Auckland
10/10/2008 - 10/10/2008
"The passing on of knowledge..
Old Yeller 08
Auckland
09/10/2008 - 10/10/2008
"Smashing the glass ceiling..
Ladyforce Quatre
Auckland
09/10/2008 - 11/10/2008
"Astounding onstage charisma..
Hatch - or The Plight of the Penguins
Auckland, Hawea, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington
15/03/2007 - 21/03/2009
"Divine Devenie..
"A brilliant insight into Victorian times..
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Tama Ma
Auckland
09/10/2008 - 14/10/2014
"Biographical dance journey a pleasure to watch..
"Free spirits, dancing towards heaven..
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Tricicle
Dunedin
07/10/2008 - 08/10/2008
"Toddlers hilarious..
"Rocking with laughter..
Cosi fan tutte
Dunedin
04/10/2008 - 10/10/2008
"living proof that Dunedin opera has come of age..
Cornershop Confessions
Auckland
16/05/2006 - 11/10/2008
"Amusingly pointed..
"Under-developed and ill-prepared..
Flicker
Auckland
06/03/2008 - 10/10/2008
"A fine work, with shades of refinement..
"Exquisite treasure must be seen..
Palliative Care
Dunedin
03/10/2008 - 12/10/2008
"How do we comfort each other?..
Drinking Games
Wellington
27/09/2008 - 25/10/2008
"Strong debut..
"Truly formulaic..
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Prime Cuts
Auckland
06/10/2008 - 07/10/2008
"Delicious Prime Cuts showcase raises tempo at festival..
"A smorgasbord of delightful dance..
Dance of the Instant: the New Dance Group
Auckland
05/10/2008 - 05/10/2008
"High calibre documentary about innovative and controversial 1940s dance group..
The Story Of Stuff
Auckland
01/10/2008 - 04/10/2008
"Some sections vivid but dramaturgy needed..
"Talent rich, determination fierce but momentum diluted..
Mapunapuna
Auckland
01/10/2008 - 03/10/2008
"Tender and wicked..
"Decidedly and richly entertaining..
Harmonious Oddity
Auckland
01/10/2008 - 04/10/2008
"Spiderwoman weaves her spell..
"Memorable theatrical feast..
Viva la Bollywood
Auckland
06/10/2008 - 07/10/2008
"The ultimate fusion of dance..
Beauty and the Beast
Christchurch
29/09/2008 - 11/10/2008
"Scrambled tale delights..
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Christchurch
24/04/2013 - 04/05/2013
"Fresh delights from old tales..
"Scrambled tale delights..
Jane Eyre
Dunedin
03/10/2008 - 19/10/2008
"Vivid life brought to dazzling adaptation..