Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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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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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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