Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE WINTER’S TALE
Auckland
11/06/2016 - 18/06/2016
"Incredible interactive physicality and a rich psychology..
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Napier
04/05/2016 - 12/06/2016
"Artistic licence provokes sighs..
"Women are the standouts in the Wizard of Oz..
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AS YOU LIKE IT
Auckland
10/06/2016 - 17/06/2016
"Quality experience for all..
THAT BLOODY WOMAN
Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Dunedin
28/08/2015 - 08/10/2017
"Slick, polished show is a great night out..
"Must-see musical..
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POTATO STAMP MEGALOMANIAC
Wellington, Auckland
23/02/2016 - 18/06/2016
"Drink the Kool-aid..
"Fervent philosophical conversations on existential revolution blend with inquiry into clinical hypomania..
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SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet
Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill
09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019
"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..
"Funny, powerful, demanding..
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THE ELEPHANT THIEF
Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Auckland
05/12/2015 - 02/07/2016
"Stealing the Show..
"Immensely talented cast but play feels lost and confused..
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BLUE MAN GROUP
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
24/05/2016 - 03/07/2016
"Both embraces and repudiates technology..
"Performance art mastered with pure clowning..
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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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EVEREST UNTOLD
Auckland, Wellington
24/09/2014 - 11/06/2016
"A taste of the raw experience..
"Team Effort..
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SHAM
Auckland
31/05/2016 - 04/09/2016
"Masterful characterisations the lynchpin..
"Plenty to warm the belly in tasty feud..
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YOU DANCE 2016
Auckland
31/05/2016 - 01/06/2016
"Dance is flourishing in our schools!..
"YouDance: Yes, you certainly can dance..
Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018
"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..
"Very inventive..
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EVITA
Auckland
28/05/2016 - 18/06/2016
"Timely staging of Evita hits all the right notes..
"Experience her story while you can..
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Wellington, Auckland
28/05/2016 - 26/06/2016
"Triumphant night of opera magic..
"Has the Flute lost its Magic?..
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