Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
DISNEY PRINCE Eli Matthewson
Wellington
26/04/2016 - 30/04/2016
"A welcome change in format..
A TRIAL
Wellington
19/04/2016 - 23/04/2016
"The outcome of this civil case has implications for civilisation itself..
THE BLUE-BEARDED LADY
Wellington, Christchurch
27/09/2015 - 02/04/2016
"Utterly charming in a ghoulish kind of way...
"A fierce re-gendering of a classic tale..
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THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT
Whangarei, Wellington
16/12/2014 - 05/02/2016
"Vivacious little triumph a joy to watch..
"Endlessly inventive, charming, full of surprises..
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DEATH NEVER BLINKS
Wellington
29/02/2016 - 02/03/2016
"Is staging a show in darkness a gimmick?..
KNITTING WHILE SLEEPING
Wellington
24/02/2016 - 27/02/2016
"Visceral and compelling Fringe show..
TOMORROW NIGHT LIVE
Wellington
23/02/2016 - 25/02/2016
"I enjoy seeing the sausage get made..
RETRACTION
Wellington
20/02/2016 - 23/02/2016
"More to explore..
BIRDLIFE
Wellington
18/02/2016 - 21/02/2016
"Measured pacing created stasis rather than change..
ATTACK OF THE KILLER B-MOVIE
Wellington, Palmerston North
16/02/2016 - 13/10/2018
"Commendable in its inclusivity..
"A heaped helping of cheesy retro cinema goodness..
AWKWARD THREESOME
Wellington
11/02/2016 - 14/02/2016
"The bar is set high..
WHERE SHE STOOD
Wellington
10/02/2016 - 14/02/2016
"A moving exploration of the creative process..
SPRING AWAKENING
Wellington
27/01/2016 - 06/02/2016
"Pared-down Awakening still has modern relevance..
"A refreshing, insightful and compelling distillation..
STAGES OF CHEER
Wellington
08/12/2015 - 12/12/2015
"Truthful look at what Christmas can mean..
THE LAST FIVE YEARS*
Wellington
02/12/2015 - 05/12/2015
"Especially poignant..
Be | Longing: a verbatim play
Global, Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington
22/02/2012 - 31/05/2020
"Fascinating and poignant stories..
"Universality in every detail..
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THE KEYS ARE IN THE MARGARINE: a verbatim play about dementia
Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
19/06/2014 - 14/11/2015
"Touching look at life with dementia..
"Deeply absorbing..
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THE THINGS WE DO
Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Palmerston North, Waiheke Island
24/02/2015 - 01/11/2015
"Capable and promising..
"Fluid segues from common to surreal..
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Double Feature: ZOOM / ARBEITSZUFRIEDENHEIT with Dieter Uberpfister
Wellington
10/10/2015 - 10/10/2015
"Serene, blissful, masterful vs Feeling bullied..
PLAYSHOP LIVE: The Dome Edition
Wellington
09/10/2015 - 09/10/2015
"Trust, support and willingness to call each other out pays dividends..
GRAIN OF TRUTH: Live Recording
Wellington
09/10/2015 - 09/10/2015
"Mostly sparking on all cylinders..