Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Dentist's Chair
Wellington, Auckland
06/03/2008 - 27/09/2009
"Unmasking a darker, stranger Indian Ink production..
"Dare to confront what you fear the most..
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Ruthie Bird and the King of Hearts
Wellington
29/02/2008 - 08/03/2008
"It speaks to the audience about our humanity..
"Dramatic tension missing #2..
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Hail to the Thief
Wellington
01/03/2008 - 08/03/2008
"Dramatic tension missing #1..
"Uneven despite some great performances..
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Flicker
Auckland
06/03/2008 - 10/10/2008
"A fine work, with shades of refinement..
"Exquisite treasure must be seen..
LUV
Auckland, Wellington
05/03/2008 - 26/07/2008
"Original voice..
"Dark comedies of our time..
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Pulp William
Christchurch, Auckland
29/02/2008 - 23/05/2009
"Skilled pastiche of bluster and fury..
"A goodly chuckle..
Zarathustra Said
Wellington
26/02/2008 - 27/02/2008
"‘Death song’ full of joy and sex..
"Colourful, side-show like spectacle..
Lifeboat
Wellington
28/02/2008 - 01/03/2008
"Quality work..
"Tale of a sinking proves uplifting..
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Te Karakia
Auckland, Wellington
27/02/2008 - 08/03/2009
"Deep, strong and moving..
"Moral dilemmas dramatised through love story..
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Charlie
Wellington
23/02/2008 - 26/02/2008
"Flat and clunky despite explosions of emotion..
"Heartfelt romanticised cliché..
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Blinkers
Wellington
24/02/2008 - 28/02/2008
"Irresistible humour and pathos..
"Charming vignette..
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Anton’s Women
Auckland
27/02/2008 - 08/03/2008
"Secrets and memories of Dalmatian migrant’s life..
"Big secrets revealed..
La Vie
Wellington
23/02/2008 - 16/03/2008
"Wonderful acts..
"Wildly enjoyable..
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Who Wants to be 100? (anyone who’s 99)
Wellington
23/02/2008 - 03/05/2008
"Hall fans won’t be disappointed..
"Funny, insightful and finally moving..
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Blackbird
Wellington
23/02/2008 - 02/03/2008
"Well (but not brilliantly) done..
"Gripping interactions keep us guessing..
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Three Sisters
Wellington
22/02/2008 - 26/02/2008
"Just delicious..
"Surtitle positioning impinges on deeply prepared production..
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Black Watch
Wellington
22/02/2008 - 09/03/2008
"Loved it..
"A storm in the desert..
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Step Up Darlings, It’s Ten-In-One!
Wellington
20/02/2008 - 23/02/2008
"Flair and guts..
"A feast of skills..
Sensible Susan & the Queen's Merkin: A morality play
Wellington
18/02/2008 - 22/02/2008
"A sheer pleasure to watch..
"Look out for a much hoped for return season!..
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Engaged
Wellington
20/02/2008 - 22/02/2008
"Intriguing, unnerving and voyeuristic..
"Dodgy dealings in public convenience..