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[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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Grace

Wellington, Auckland

19/08/2008 - 20/09/2008

"Rough around the edges but a charmer..

"Like a river love carves its own path..

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BOMBSHELLS

Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings, Paraparaumu, Wellington, Palmerston North, Christchurch

21/03/2007 - 15/10/2013

"Unforgettable characters, writing and performance..

"Sheer brilliance..

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Black Tuesday

Wellington

29/07/2008 - 09/08/2008

"Must-see..

"Cutting paper with a karate chop..

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Mammals

Wellington

02/08/2008 - 30/08/2008

"Complexity of human relationships captures..

"Children make the play..

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LUV

Auckland, Wellington

05/03/2008 - 26/07/2008

"Original voice..

"Dark comedies of our time..

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The Mall

Auckland, Wellington

24/08/2007 - 26/07/2008

"Original voice..

"Dark comedies of our time..

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Metamorphosis

Wellington

09/07/2008 - 19/07/2008

"Will move you..

"Change must be embraced..

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Love Song

Wellington

14/06/2008 - 19/07/2008

"This play will stay with you..

"Rings true without being rooted in realism..

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Young and Hungry 08

Wellington

20/06/2008 - 05/07/2008

"Fresh and tasting..

"Mixed responses in peer reviews..

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Spring Awakening

Wellington

06/06/2008 - 08/06/2008

"Well performed and directed..

"Timeless truths explored, exposed, questioned and celebrated..

My Brilliant Divorce

Wellington

31/05/2008 - 11/04/2009

"A better version than the rest of the world has seen?..

"Conveniently packaged for mass consumption..

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Songs of Hollow Hill

Wellington

27/05/2008 - 31/05/2008

"A curious show with plenty of magic..

"A fine bit of fun but how about some plot..

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Guardians

Wellington

27/05/2008 - 11/06/2008

"It's their job..

"Worthwhile and thought provoking..

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Burnt Coffee

Wellington

29/05/2008 - 11/06/2008

"Detestable trio..

"Lively dialogue in a loveless world..

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The Last 5 Years

Wellington

15/05/2008 - 24/05/2008

"Love lacking..

"Musical marriage needs theatricality..

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Bone

Wellington

17/05/2008 - 07/06/2008

"Tricky threesome..

"A compelling portrait of three lives in crisis..

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Handy Man

Wellington

13/05/2008 - 24/05/2008

"A powder keg..

"A truly unwelcome tradesman..

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The American Pilot

Wellington

10/05/2008 - 14/06/2008

"Power trip..

"Intriguing allegory, but …..

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Rubber Turkey

Wellington, Auckland

22/04/2008 - 03/05/2008

"Chicken little..

"Darkly witty, superbly constructed..

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Tale of a Dog

Wellington

19/04/2008 - 03/05/2008

"Good message wrapped in enchantment..

"In short, a delight..

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Which Witch Is Which?

Wellington

19/04/2008 - 03/05/2008

"Lovely (Kids) stuff..

"Good natured, good pace..

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T h e S i n g u l a r i t y

Wellington

10/04/2008 - 19/04/2008

"Singular piece of theatre..

"Puzzling, cryptic – and creepy..

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The Storm

Wellington

10/04/2008 - 13/04/2008

"Fast furious theatre..

"Minimalist comic style a delight..

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