Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
TALOFA PAPA
Porirua, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth
03/12/2016 - 17/11/2024
"Papa’s strict but mischievous ways create powerful drama..
"Connection made despite separation and absence..
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Tessa Waters HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR
Wellington
12/05/2018 - 12/05/2018
"A testimony to raw energy..
DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom
Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill
04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018
"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..
"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..
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The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!
Wellington, New Plymouth
17/04/2018 - 07/07/2020
"Gleefully played physical slapstick..
"Riveting, delightful, exciting and highly amusing..
The Subterraneans
Dunedin
15/03/2018 - 17/03/2018
"Community struggles..
The Motorway
Dunedin
12/03/2018 - 14/03/2018
"Evokes the transience of societal relationships..
Once Upon A Dance
Palmerston North, Dunedin, Paekākāriki, Wellington
04/03/2018 - 11/10/2018
"A strong, joyous, survivor message..
"Dancing lives brought together..
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Intergalactic Space Pirates Puppet Show by Philip Lomas
Dunedin
13/03/2018 - 15/03/2018
"Lots of fun..
FA’AAFA
Wellington
06/03/2018 - 09/03/2018
"Seductive, contemporary and beautiful..
SALONICA
Wellington, Hamilton
15/02/2018 - 02/03/2018
"Rich and striking..
"Generates a language of warmth and empathy..
POROPITI: PROPHET
Taranaki, Havelock North, Christchurch
23/08/2017 - 30/09/2017
"Seeking new pathways to reconnection..
"Fascinating and hypnotic..
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CHEF Come Dine With Us
New Plymouth, Christchurch
26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017
"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..
"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...
DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS
Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland
14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017
"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..
"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..
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Nu'u
Auckland
17/06/2017 - 17/06/2017
"Dynamic storytelling and polished dancing..
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Wellington
26/02/2016 - 17/06/2017
"For a seemingly simple production this play is big..
"Two story lines delivered with near-perfect timing and pace..
LET’S NOT ARGUE
Lyttelton
09/06/2017 - 24/06/2017
"The anatomy of a dysfunctional relationship..
SONS OF A BITCH
Auckland, Wellington
09/05/2017 - 20/05/2017
"Canine commedia exemplified..
"Tight duo’s slick sparring earns standing ovation..