Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
GIRL IN THE LOFT
Wellington
05/11/2020 - 14/11/2020
"Personal take on slice of London theatre history endearing and wonderfully executed..
"Captures an unusual life-to-date..
HEART'S DESIRE
Dunedin
05/11/2020 - 07/11/2020
"External tedium contrasted with thrilling internal havoc..
"A witty, satirical gem..
ROUTINE MAGIC / MAGIC ROUTINE
Wellington
05/11/2020 - 14/11/2020
"Mostly routine with moments of magic..
BETWEEN A CLOWN AND A DARK PLACE
Christchurch
04/11/2020 - 06/11/2020
"Entertaining and sincere engagement with fear..
NO EXIT
Dunedin
02/11/2020 - 07/11/2020
"Unsettles audience to make them reflect..
"Captivating challenges..
UNDERCURRENT
Raumati, Tauranga, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wellington
24/10/2020 - 12/11/2020
"Blistering new dance works..
"Wariness, disconnection, and partying with careless abandon..
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UNBRIDLED
Lyttelton
31/10/2020 - 08/11/2020
"Dancing in celebration..
SEMELE
Auckland
29/10/2020 - 06/11/2020
"A post-lockdown romp from the master of fireworks..
THE WITCHING HOURS 2020
Wellington
27/10/2020 - 31/10/2020
"Creatives at the top of their game..
"Solid truths amongst the lols..
The Ryman Healthcare season of The Sleeping Beauty
Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier
29/10/2020 - 06/12/2020
"An evening at the ballet..
"A ballet with lockdown at its centre..
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VISITORS – A Darkfield Radio Experience
Global
30/10/2020 - 07/11/2020
"The closest you’ll get to a true ghost encounter this Halloween..
PARTIALLY FURNISHED
Dunedin
22/10/2020 - 24/10/2020
"We’ve all been there..
GHOST TREES
Wellington
24/10/2020 - 24/10/2020
"Incredibly personal, never self-indulgent, perfectly balanced..
THE SHOWS MUST GO ON The Best of Broadway
Gisborne, Christchurch
24/09/2020 - 25/10/2020
"The top end of musical theatre..
"THE SHOWS MUST GO ON..
I Know What I’m Doing
Auckland, Wellington
25/02/2020 - 31/10/2020
"But now I’ve thought about it ... Wow..
"Come for the laughs, stay for the charm, leave and think deeply...
SUNRISE
Auckland
23/10/2020 - 31/10/2020
"A textured, powerful and beautiful play..
KA-SHUE (Letters Home)
Havelock North, Wellington, Gisborne
24/10/2020 - 20/10/2021
"Moving, thoughtful and provocative..
"Distils complex elements of epic proportions into a potent liqueur..
THE PERFECT GIFT
Hastings
23/10/2020 - 23/10/2020
"Clowning at its playful, energetic, warm-hearted, deep-felt best..
TURN ON THE LIGHT
Wellington
24/10/2020 - 24/10/2020
"Excellent puppeteering makes for delightful and soothing show..