Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre 2010, Wellington
Wellington
09/07/2010 - 24/07/2010
"The best of the bunch..
"Sex, aggression, manipulation for power figure in three plays..
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The Adventures of Aladdin
Wellington
06/07/2010 - 17/07/2010
"Song and dance routines delight..
"Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves..
Gnome on the Roam!
Wellington
05/07/2010 - 17/07/2010
"A unique holiday show..
"Seeing our input come alive offers special satisfaction..
Boxes
Wellington, Auckland
03/07/2010 - 30/07/2011
"The eternal domestic struggle..
"Charming ingenuity..
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The Ugly Duckling
Wellington
03/07/2010 - 17/07/2010
"Action, humour and interaction..
"'Duckling' delivers on message, style and fun-factors..
Te Radar’s Eating the Dog
Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Sex, aggression, manipulation for power figure in three plays
12/05/2009 - 01/10/2011
"A trip off history’s beaten old track..
"Entertaining and accessible portrait of New Zealand culture..
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Waiting for Godot
Wellington, Christchurch
30/06/2010 - 14/07/2010
"Desolation depicted with humanity, tenderness and wry humour..
"Delight in the depths of desolation..
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Te Kaupoi
Wellington, Auckland
10/06/2010 - 23/07/2010
"Power reduced by unrevealed motivations..
"Cheeky humour escapes from repressive and brutal nz police state..
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Boomers Behaving Badly
Wellington, Hamilton
28/05/2010 - 27/02/2013
"Boomer blooms with talent and wit..
"Slightly self-mocking songs and stories..
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Tea for Toot
Auckland, Wellington
21/05/2010 - 16/07/2011
"Charming and unique..
"A magical and menacing must-see!..
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Robin Hood and the Lost Crown
Wellington
06/04/2010 - 17/04/2010
"Humour, energy and animation..
"The performers make it a happy experience..
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Wellington
06/04/2010 - 17/04/2010
"Highly entertaining..
"The magic of mass imagination..
The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy
Wellington
14/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"Liked by children..
"A quirky, offbeat tale that works..
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Mark Twain & Me in Mâoriland
Wellington
13/03/2010 - 24/07/2010
"Magic and comedy in return visit to Maoriland..
"Absorbing quest a very special experience..
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The Arrival
Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea
12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012
"The Arrival exceeds expectations..
"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Wellington
06/03/2010 - 14/03/2010
"Celebration of the unique and unusual..
"Fluffy fun hiding spikes and toxins..
Wannabe
Wellington
24/02/2010 - 27/03/2010
"A genuine superstar..
"A unique performance from an amazingly talented actor..
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Medea Songs
Wellington
24/02/2010 - 27/02/2010
"A great ensemble piece..
"Age-old themes, powerful human passions and wise insights revitalised..
The Black Hole Menagerie
Wellington
25/02/2010 - 28/02/2010
"Menagerie lost in a black hole..
"Tame, unfunny, self-indulgent..
Sometimes I Don’t Like Yellow
Wellington
26/02/2010 - 01/03/2010
"Confusion over pineapples..
"A clever and satisfying story trying to get out..
Undergrowth
Wellington
19/02/2010 - 20/02/2010
"Esoteric, self indulgent, far too long..
"Too embarrassing..
For Real
Wellington
19/02/2010 - 21/02/2010
"Unforgettable performances..
"Refreshing to be this engaged..
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back/words
Wellington
17/02/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Intriguing, humorous, moving..
"Absolutely worth it..
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