Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Ryman Healthcare season of The Sleeping Beauty
Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier
29/10/2020 - 06/12/2020
"An evening at the ballet..
"A ballet with lockdown at its centre..
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LADIES NIGHT
Palmerston North
14/11/2020 - 19/12/2020
"The balm we need after a long year..
SHEL WE?
Wellington, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Hastings
12/12/2018 - 19/10/2020
"Gently woven story, precise and fluid dancing..
"Playful, poignant, ambiguous …..
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A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO TURKISH DOGS
Wellington, Hastings, Palmerston North, Auckland
17/01/2020 - 23/10/2022
"Thoughtful effortless storytelling and comedic timing..
"Inventive, warm and totally original..
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Super HUGH-Man – The Legend Lives On
Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Palmerston North
20/09/2017 - 03/10/2020
"Inspired by and crafted from love..
"Unpredictable, relatable, unmissable..
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THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington
10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023
"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..
"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..
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STILL LIFE WITH CHICKENS
Dunedin, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, Napier
07/04/2018 - 13/09/2020
"A simple slice-of-life story told well..
"A charming story not afraid to confront difficult themes..
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CRINGE WORTHY!
Wellington, Palmerston North
10/08/2019 - 26/09/2020
"Fast-paced, hilarious, harmonious nostalgia..
"High energy entertainment delightful and dazzling..
A MUSEUM BEYOND BOUNDARIES
Palmerston North
24/06/2020 - 27/06/2020
"Good use of suspense, surprise and humour..
The Basement Company VIRTUAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Palmerston North
20/05/2020 - 31/05/2020
"A valuable social record..
WINGS
Palmerston North, Global
02/09/2015 - 31/05/2020
"Hooked by sharp script and performances..
"Superb as sisters..
HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
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TWELFTH NIGHT
Palmerston North
27/02/2020 - 07/03/2020
"Frisky, feisty and funny alfresco frolic..
UP DOWN GIRL
Wellington, Palmerston North
28/02/2020 - 01/05/2021
"Show filled with love affection and music..
"A richly layered and uplifting experience..
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