Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
AS THE DAY DRAWS IN
Hastings
14/10/2020 - 16/10/2020
"Loving, thoughtful and ultimately affirming..
A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO TURKISH DOGS
Wellington, Hastings, Palmerston North, Auckland
17/01/2020 - 23/10/2022
"Thoughtful effortless storytelling and comedic timing..
"Inventive, warm and totally original..
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EVERYMAN
Havelock North
13/10/2020 - 17/10/2020
"A totally engaged and enthusiastic audience..
KA PŌ, KA WAIATA Songs in Darkness
Gisborne
11/10/2020 - 11/10/2020
"This journey and Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival brought to a holistic conclusion..
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Auckland, Gisborne
09/10/2020 - 06/12/2020
"A flawless production..
"Performing Mental Health..
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NZ VS THE WORLD Close to Home Edition
Wellington
10/10/2020 - 10/10/2020
"Zany themes..
DUETS
Wellington
10/10/2020 - 10/10/2020
"A welcome workshop-derived show..
POE'D
Wellington
28/02/2020 - 09/10/2020
"Highly entertaining and satisfying narrative improvisation..
"Macabre made mischievous, whimsical and often hilarious..
DOUBLE HEADER_HALL MONITORS TIME OUT _ DREADFUL MIDNIGHT
Wellington
09/10/2020 - 09/10/2020
"Meticulously physical | Warping the familiar..
DRAGON’S DIVA DEN
Gisborne
09/10/2020 - 10/10/2020
"A rainbow of queer celebration to light up the night..
TŪRANGA: THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY
Gisborne
09/10/2020 - 09/10/2020
"Stunning, in an honest, direct, very real way..
Double Header LITTLE BIG LIES _ ¡ESCÁNDALO!
Wellington
08/10/2020 - 08/10/2020
"Delicious knowingness and Latin Lover hilarity..
WASTE NOT WANT NOT Bethany's Guide to the Thrift Life
Nelson, Wellington, Dunedin
04/03/2019 - 08/10/2020
"Reuser, raconteur, reformer and singer..
"A transformative journey..
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TALOFA PAPA
Porirua, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth
03/12/2016 - 17/11/2024
"Papa’s strict but mischievous ways create powerful drama..
"Connection made despite separation and absence..
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James Nokise GOD DAMN FANCY MAN
Auckland
08/10/2020 - 10/10/2020
"Enlightened by laughter..
DANCE. DANCE. HAVE FEELINGS.
Wellington
06/10/2020 - 06/10/2020
"Unexpected moments, wild abandon, beautiful mess...
DOUBLE HEADER: QUESTION TIME / DOOM & BLOOM'S TERRIFYING ROLLERCOASTER
Wellington
07/10/2020 - 07/10/2020
"Two well-paced shows..
ONE ACT/PLAY
Wellington
25/07/2020 - 07/10/2020
"Touching, beautifully staged, and satisfying..
"Absolutely fascinating to watch..
CHEKHOV'S PROP
Wellington
07/10/2020 - 07/10/2020
"Chekhov would have been pleased..
THE MUSICAL The Musical
Wellington
06/10/2020 - 06/10/2020
"A fun, fun, musical musical..
HERE'S A THING_NZIF 2020 Opening Showcase
Wellington
06/10/2020 - 06/10/2020
"Evokes the laughter of recognition and appreciation..
TROLL
Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Gisborne
12/02/2017 - 04/10/2020
"A captivating old fashioned, modern fairytale..
"A near-perfect little nugget of mythic storytelling..
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SUNFLOWERS
Auckland
30/09/2020 - 04/10/2020
"Leaning Towards the Sun..
"Bittersweet romance in the face of disaster..