Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
LAST LEGS
Wellington, Dunedin
10/09/2016 - 27/05/2017
"Hall again puts spotlight on later years..
"New-minted jokes to make us smile and sometimes a real revelation..
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VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Wellington
06/08/2016 - 03/09/2016
"Chekovian mash-up provides plenty of delights..
"A wittily insightful play impeccably done..
STAGE KISS
Wellington
02/07/2016 - 30/07/2016
"Skilled writing makes up for slight premise..
"A production of two halves..
Mana Wahine
Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier, Wellington
15/02/2014 - 26/06/2016
"Two years after debut, Mana Wahine still an unforgettable performance..
"Embracing the inherent power of mana wahine as a collective force..
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KING LEAR
Wellington
14/05/2016 - 18/06/2016
"From nothing, whole worlds..
"Strong stellar performances..
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JOYFUL AND TRIUMPHANT
Wellington
02/04/2016 - 07/05/2016
"Comedy from stresses and strains..
"Rich in insight, humour and pathos..
THE ACB WITH HONORA LEE
Wellington
27/02/2016 - 26/03/2016
"A feel-good adaption about the young and old..
"A special theatrical gift..
WHO ARE WE NOW
Wellington
26/02/2016 - 01/03/2016
"A very entertaining, high-energy show..
"A joy-producing machine..
THE WINE PROJECT (2017)
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Auckland, Havelock North, Wairarapa
18/10/2015 - 21/10/2017
"Bouquet charms, teases, taunts and celebrates..
"Expanding our minds and pleasure receptors..
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Roger Hall’s ROBIN HOOD The Pantomime 2015
Wellington
21/11/2015 - 22/12/2015
"The more things change …..
ALL OUR SONS
Wellington
06/11/2015 - 14/11/2015
"Recognising our fundamental humanity..
"Many moments to savour..
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GIFTED
Southland, Nelson, Cromwell, Queenstown, Tauranga, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanaka, Alexandra, Oamaru, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth
22/08/2013 - 31/10/2015
"Evocative gesture to literary treasures..
"A rich and resonating theatrical experience..
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THE TRAVELLING SQUIRREL
Wellington
05/09/2015 - 02/10/2015
"Robert Lord’s The Travelling Squirrel gets a much-needed resurrection at Circa..
"Reality revealed through fantasy with delectable flair..