Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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PSA: ELECTION 2020
Wellington
22/08/2020 - 18/09/2020
"Welcome satirical levity in testing times..
BLUE Experience
Nelson
21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
"Clear, joyful and technically precise..
THE COOL MUM: Jo Ghastly’s Guide to Parenting
Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington
03/07/2020 - 13/05/2023
"Provokes whoops of recognition, groans of sympathy and the buzz of knowing more about the teen..
"A real eye opener..
ATTENBOROUGH'S QUESTION
Nelson
21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
"Well worth addressing..
ST BRIGID'S EVE
Nelson
21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
"A Chilling Tale Beautifully Done..
IRONING MAN
Nelson
21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
"Flat-out foray into pressing matters with an astonishing musical repertoire..
THE BOY WITH WINGS
Nelson
21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020
"Engaging blend of people, puppets, facts, fable and music..
LOCKDOWN LA RONDE
Wellington
15/08/2020 - 26/08/2020
"Raunchy shock comedy with pathos and socio-political punch..
PRE LOCKDOWN POST
Wellington
18/08/2020 - 26/08/2020
"An absorbingly subjective evocation that will resonate strongly..
THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE
Wellington
11/08/2020 - 10/07/2021
"Puts the ladies of musical theatre in the spotlight..
"Would not be out of place as a headliner at the NZ Arts Festival..
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GOLDFISH GIRL
Christchurch
09/08/2020 - 09/08/2020
"Dynamic absurdist exposé of reality..
"Entertaining and fast-paced physical comedy of unease..
THE MASTER BUILDER
Global
08/08/2020 - 30/08/2020
"The pared-back aesthetic sharpens our focus on the play’s essential insights..
THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST
Dunedin, Wellington, Invercargill
21/07/2020 - 07/08/2020
"A rich and engrossing experience..
"Beautifully crafted writing and performance..
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CONSTELLATIONS
Hamilton
05/08/2020 - 08/08/2020
"A kaleidoscope of vignettes..
"Dynamic what-ifs limited by unrelenting pacing..
LASER KIWI #2
Wellington
17/03/2020 - 08/08/2020
"Embrace the absurd..
APOCALYPSE SONGS
Wellington
04/07/2020 - 08/08/2020
"Episodes 1-5: A real milestone for this genre..
"Episode 3: A real milestone for this genre in Aotearoa..
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SKYLIGHT
Auckland
31/07/2020 - 08/08/2020
"Takes a while to warm up then it sings..
DUNGEONING & DRAGONING
Wellington
26/07/2020 - 30/08/2020
"Cheerful, excellent and inventive..
ONE ACT/PLAY
Wellington
25/07/2020 - 07/10/2020
"Touching, beautifully staged, and satisfying..
"Absolutely fascinating to watch..