Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Firebird
Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland
29/07/2021 - 02/09/2021
"The triumph of renewal and creativity over devastation...
"Brave, innovative and welcome..
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I’M NOT GOING TO LIE TO YOU
Wellington
10/03/2021 - 30/10/2021
"A wild gorgeous creature..
"A fabulous, intimate, memorable exploration..
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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF PALMERSTON NORTH – Abridged
Palmerston North
24/07/2021 - 22/08/2021
"Looks certain to clip a lot of local tickets..
Walk with Me
Auckland
24/07/2021 - 24/07/2021
"Under a cloud blotched sky...
BALLET NOIR
Auckland
23/07/2021 - 24/07/2021
"Archival and experimental style...
Ciggie Butts in the Sand
Wellington, Auckland
14/07/2021 - 06/03/2024
"Gentle nurturing within a grieving process...
"Planting seeds for impetus? Perhaps...
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The Most Naked
Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin
24/06/2021 - 22/10/2022
"Stripping Away the Layers on Nudity..
"A cabaret of skin and bone..
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TAP HEAD
Wellington
13/07/2021 - 17/07/2021
"Evokes empathy, compassion, admiration and quite a few chuckles..
OneOne - Matariki 2021
Christchurch
09/07/2021 - 09/07/2021
"An alchemy of science and ancient knowledge...
"Complex and mysterious..
BADJELLY THE WITCH (2021)
Wellington
10/07/2021 - 23/07/2021
"A kids’ delight..
The Outsiders Ball
Auckland
06/07/2021 - 09/07/2021
"This ball could live on and on...
THE WHITE TREE
Wellington
10/07/2021 - 25/07/2021
"An honest telling for children of the dangers facing our native birds and trees..
THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE
Wellington
11/08/2020 - 10/07/2021
"Puts the ladies of musical theatre in the spotlight..
"Would not be out of place as a headliner at the NZ Arts Festival..
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STRUGGLING WITH LENTILS
Dunedin
06/07/2021 - 10/07/2021
"Intriguing, illuminating; something to chew on..
APERTURE The life and work of Ans Westra
Nelson, New Plymouth, Upper Hutt
24/10/2019 - 16/07/2021
"Gets under the skin of Ans Westra and will get under your skin too..
"A tour de force and labour of love..
Navarasa
Lower Hutt
02/07/2021 - 04/07/2021
"This cosmic dance..
"A shining beacon in the city’s annual dance program..
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WHADDARYA?
Wellington
02/07/2021 - 03/07/2021
"Affirms the inestimable value of our performing arts..
MAURI TAU
Global
02/07/2021 - 18/07/2021
"Can transport the listener anywhere they need to be..
SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Wellington
30/06/2021 - 04/07/2021
"Bloody, bawdy and glorious..