Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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..
LATE NIGHT KNIFE FIGHT
Wellington
25/07/2020 - 29/08/2020
"Fundamentally precious..
Blindly Following Matisse
Global
22/07/2020 - 26/07/2020
"An inspired autobiographical imagining..
THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE
Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill
12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020
"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..
"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..
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The Kiss Inside
Global
15/07/2020 - 19/07/2020
"Relatable, beautiful, challenging, engrossing..
AMADEUS
Global
17/07/2020 - 23/07/2020
"Complex, visually stunning and riveting..
FOUND IN TRANSLATION – A Recording
Global
16/07/2020 - 15/09/2020
"A joyous learning experience..
STILL SOLO
Global
14/07/2020 - 16/07/2020
"Still images move..
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..