Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE DEEP BLUE SEA
Global
10/07/2020 - 16/07/2020
"Offers timeless insights into the conflicting natures of love..
IMPROV FOR KIDS 2020
Wellington
07/07/2020 - 18/07/2020
"Great interactive and entertaining fun..
The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!
Wellington, New Plymouth
17/04/2018 - 07/07/2020
"Gleefully played physical slapstick..
"Riveting, delightful, exciting and highly amusing..
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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DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT
Wellington
06/07/2020 - 06/07/2020
"All good well-paced, rhythmical fun..
LES BLANCS
Global
03/07/2020 - 10/07/2020
"Reveals the root cause of disaffection by colonised and dispossessed cultures everywhere..
THE QUARANTINE DIARIES
Christchurch
01/07/2020 - 04/07/2020
"So much to love in this excellent ensemble piece..
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Global
26/06/2020 - 02/07/2020
"Innovative and enlightening..
A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW
Wellington, Dunedin
05/09/2019 - 05/03/2022
"The most enriching experience so far..
"Astonishing tale impressively told..
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THE ARTIST
Hastings, Wellington
24/06/2020 - 22/10/2021
"Captivating physical theatre..
"Adult absurdity at its best..
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A MUSEUM BEYOND BOUNDARIES
Palmerston North
24/06/2020 - 27/06/2020
"Good use of suspense, surprise and humour..
CHANGE YOUR OWN LIFE
Wellington, Global
10/03/2020 - 24/10/2020
"Private grief universalised..
"Well thought-out, bewitching offering from Sergent..
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SMALL ISLAND
Global
19/06/2020 - 25/06/2020
"Timeless and universal truths resonate all too powerfully today..
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Wellington, Hamilton
16/03/2020 - 19/06/2020
"A masterclass of show-don’t-tell..
"Moving, deftly told..
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WANTED. Blaze of Glory
Wellington
19/06/2020 - 20/06/2020
"Intelligent inventiveness and impelling intrigue..
BOLÈRO
Global
16/06/2020 - 31/07/2020
"A whirlwind of different layers..
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Global
16/06/2020 - 29/06/2020
"This thoughtful, darker interpretation, a piece of perfection..
THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III
Global
12/06/2020 - 18/06/2020
"Offers compelling insights into universal human foibles at personal, national and global levels..
Chekhov's THE SEAGULL a new online version
Global
08/05/2020 - 31/05/2020
"Dead Bird: Reflections on The Seagull..
"Act Four: A living testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of creative artists..
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IT’S BEHIND YOU!
Global
28/05/2020 - 30/07/2020
"Zoom in on creepy, funny show that tackles challenges in newer medium..
"Delivers something to chew on..
SHRIMP COCKTAIL HOUR
Global
05/06/2020 - 07/06/2020
"The bad taste lingers..