Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
PUPPET FICTION
Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
22/02/2012 - 28/08/2016
"An inventive, kitsch and heart-felt honouring..
"A knock-out..
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Made to Move - The Royal NZ Ballet
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin
27/02/2013 - 20/03/2013
"Three choreographies, utterly different and utterly delightful..
"Triple bill goes from delicacy to rousing polka..
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PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen & Penny Ashton
Whangarei, Dunedin, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Greytown, Hamilton
27/02/2013 - 29/11/2020
"Multi-talented performer has audience laughing in minutes..
"Winning formula leaves audiences smiling..
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FOR YOUR FUTURE GUIDANCE
NYC, USA, Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Dunedin
20/02/2013 - 22/03/2015
"Remarkably refreshing..
"Deadpan humour and understated irony..
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VELCRO CITY
Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington
28/02/2013 - 22/03/2014
"A joy to watch..
"Bloody funny big little show..
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THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE
Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill
12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020
"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..
"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..
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HOME / The Hilarious Comedy About How I Nearly Killed Myself / A Play About How I Nearly Died But Didn't Then Learned A Lot About Life Afterward
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North
20/02/2013 - 22/08/2015
"Seriously gutsy..
"Massively admirable guts and grace..
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GOBSMACKED: SHOWBIZ AND DATING
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
08/02/2013 - 10/03/2013
"Polished and utterly hilarious..
"Talent in spades; could use a director..
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MICHAEL JAMES MANAIA
Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, Dunedin
25/02/2012 - 16/02/2013
"Play’s power unchanged..
"Takes no prisoners..
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SONGBIRD
Dunedin
06/12/2012 - 16/12/2012
"Verbal gymnastics and gentle deepening captivate..
"Simple, charming entertainment..
Giselle
Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Dunedin, Auckland
07/11/2012 - 02/12/2012
"Giselle - a truly magnificent production..
"A privilege to be part of..
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In Flagrante
Auckland, Nelson, Dunedin, Christchurch, Havelock North
27/04/2011 - 27/10/2018
"Fantastically clever work..
"Tableaux that mix femme fatale with fetish..
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RICHARD MEROS SALUTES THE SOUTHERN MAN
Takaka, Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington
08/03/2012 - 01/12/2012
"Cleverly constructed and excellently performed..
"A salute to the Southern Man..
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