Review Archive
[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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..