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[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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The Man That Lovelock Couldn’t Beat

Wellington

05/04/2008 - 03/05/2008

"RUNNING MAN..

"Accessible, relevant and provocative play delivered with entertaining fluency and flair..

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Marilyn: Forever Blonde

Wellington, Auckland

06/03/2008 - 19/04/2008

"Charming Marilyn..

"“For a moment Monroe is almost a real woman”..

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Traces

Christchurch, New Plymouth, Wellington, Dunedin

10/03/2008 - 14/09/2013

"Funny, touching, joyous, beautiful, accessible, stunning …..

"A rare cool..

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Shoes

Wellington

13/03/2008 - 29/03/2008

"Shoes fits bill..

"Love in its sole..

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Bouncers

Wellington

13/03/2008 - 29/03/2008

"Sobering Bouncers mixes laughter with tears..

"Gets a little lost..

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Where We Once Belonged

Wellington, Auckland

08/03/2008 - 19/04/2008

"Humour and pace replace novel irony and ambiguity..

"The discomfort of change: moving and funny..

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The Dentist's Chair

Wellington, Auckland

06/03/2008 - 27/09/2009

"Unmasking a darker, stranger Indian Ink production..

"Dare to confront what you fear the most..

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Bro’ Town Live on Stage

Wellington

04/03/2008 - 05/03/2008

"More deserving shows robbed..

"Informative and entertaining celebration of success and celebrity..

this is our youth

Wellington

01/03/2008 - 21/03/2008

"High Octane Pace..

"Lifestyles of the rich and idle..

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Lifeboat

Wellington

28/02/2008 - 01/03/2008

"Quality work..

"Tale of a sinking proves uplifting..

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Te Karakia

Auckland, Wellington

27/02/2008 - 08/03/2009

"Deep, strong and moving..

"Moral dilemmas dramatised through love story..

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Ruthie Bird and the King of Hearts

Wellington

29/02/2008 - 08/03/2008

"It speaks to the audience about our humanity..

"Dramatic tension missing #2..

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Hail to the Thief

Wellington

01/03/2008 - 08/03/2008

"Dramatic tension missing #1..

"Uneven despite some great performances..

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Charlie

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 26/02/2008

"Flat and clunky despite explosions of emotion..

"Heartfelt romanticised cliché..

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Blinkers

Wellington

24/02/2008 - 28/02/2008

"Irresistible humour and pathos..

"Charming vignette..

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La Vie

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 16/03/2008

"Wonderful acts..

"Wildly enjoyable..

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Who Wants to be 100? (anyone who’s 99)

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 03/05/2008

"Hall fans won’t be disappointed..

"Funny, insightful and finally moving..

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Blackbird

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 02/03/2008

"Well (but not brilliantly) done..

"Gripping interactions keep us guessing..

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Three Sisters

Wellington

22/02/2008 - 26/02/2008

"Just delicious..

"Surtitle positioning impinges on deeply prepared production..

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Black Watch

Wellington

22/02/2008 - 09/03/2008

"Loved it..

"A storm in the desert..

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Step Up Darlings, It’s Ten-In-One!

Wellington

20/02/2008 - 23/02/2008

"Flair and guts..

"A feast of skills..

Sensible Susan & the Queen's Merkin: A morality play

Wellington

18/02/2008 - 22/02/2008

"A sheer pleasure to watch..

"Look out for a much hoped for return season!..

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Engaged

Wellington

20/02/2008 - 22/02/2008

"Intriguing, unnerving and voyeuristic..

"Dodgy dealings in public convenience..

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