Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
HEAVEN AND EARTH – RANGI & PAPA
Auckland, Kerikeri
26/06/2017 - 08/06/2018
"A garden of unearthly delights..
"Charming, fun and not to be found anywhere else in the world..
Kokako's Song
Havelock North, Invercargill, Nelson, Dunedin, Hamilton
18/03/2017 - 03/03/2019
"A charming introduction to birds of the bush..
"Amusing but a missed opportunity..
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Tessa Waters HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR
Wellington
12/05/2018 - 12/05/2018
"A testimony to raw energy..
STILL LIFE WITH CHICKENS
Dunedin, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, Napier
07/04/2018 - 13/09/2020
"A simple slice-of-life story told well..
"A charming story not afraid to confront difficult themes..
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TWINKLE
Wellington
24/04/2018 - 28/04/2018
"Adorable, funny, fascinating..
"Keeping the child alive within us all..
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..
ODD ONE OUT
Wellington
16/04/2018 - 27/04/2018
"Discovering the fun of including others..
A PAINTBOX OF CLOWNS
Christchurch
16/04/2018 - 28/04/2018
"A suitably celebratory feeling..
BADJELLY THE WITCH (2018)
Wellington
14/04/2018 - 27/04/2018
"Mightily impressive..
PETER AND THE WOLF
Wellington, Auckland
09/11/2017 - 18/03/2018
"Modern puppet show tells simple story in a complex way..
"Mystery and magical adventure in full visual and aural splendour..
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KA TITO AU Kupe’s Heroic Journey
Wellington
24/02/2018 - 04/03/2018
"May it have the long life it deserves..
KUPE Festival Opening Night
Wellington
23/02/2018 - 23/02/2018
"Falls short of delivering the promised spectacle..
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
Christchurch
17/01/2018 - 27/01/2018
"Vibrant, warm and energetic..
TWELFTH NIGHT
Nelson
12/01/2018 - 20/01/2018
"Relaxation and entertainment at its best..
THE SANTA CLAUS SHOW 2017
Auckland
09/12/2017 - 23/12/2017
"Funny and magical tale about generosity and giving..
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Christchurch
02/12/2017 - 23/12/2017
"A genial, peppy and thoroughly enjoyable family entertainment..
PETER PAN The Pantomime
Wellington
18/11/2017 - 13/01/2018
"Bright, energetic and full of fun..
"Panto genre refreshed to give this family tradition a whole new lease of life..