Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Hail to the Thief
Wellington
01/03/2008 - 08/03/2008
"Dramatic tension missing #1..
"Uneven despite some great performances..
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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..
The Trial of the Cannibal Dog
Wellington
02/03/2008 - 05/03/2008
"Cultural clash story turns into important opera..
"Dog of an opera a trial to its audience..
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Shipwrecked Beneath the Stars
Wellington
15/02/2008 - 19/02/2008
"Script not well served..
"Welcome complexity and clever construction..
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The Nominal Space
Wellington
14/02/2008 - 17/02/2008
"Stays in your mind..
"It’s up to us to believe..
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BabyCakes
Wellington
17/02/2008 - 20/02/2008
"Undemanding romp..
"Great little play with twists..
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The Beckoning of Hope
Wellington
12/02/2008 - 16/02/2008
"Committed performance cannot make flawed play gel..
"A beautiful testament..
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VünderBra!
Wellington
11/02/2008 - 16/02/2008
"Cameos in bra shop..
"Development issues..
Familiar Strangers
Wellington
12/02/2008 - 01/03/2008
"Assured performances on the Fringes of Community..
"Diversity and community: highly recommended..
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this is our youth
Wellington
01/03/2008 - 21/03/2008
"High Octane Pace..
"Lifestyles of the rich and idle..
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Bro’ Town Live on Stage
Wellington
04/03/2008 - 05/03/2008
"More deserving shows robbed..
"Informative and entertaining celebration of success and celebrity..