Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
CHICK’N A BOX
Hamilton
28/02/2020 - 01/03/2020
"Surprising and skilfully staged, rising to a hilarious climax..
THREE LITTLE WORDS
Hamilton
27/02/2020 - 28/02/2020
"Twists and turns in the name of love..
POE'D
Wellington
28/02/2020 - 09/10/2020
"Highly entertaining and satisfying narrative improvisation..
"Macabre made mischievous, whimsical and often hilarious..
IN SEARCH OF DINOZORD
Wellington
27/02/2020 - 29/02/2020
"A brave move by festival..
"Responds to atrocity with a creation that reflects man’s inhumanity to man yet gives us hope by its very existence..
MORNINGSTAR
Hamilton
27/02/2020 - 29/02/2020
"Strangely compelling..
OLD, BOLD AND GOING NOWHERE!
Hamilton
27/02/2020 - 29/02/2020
"A lovely ride delivered with guts and gusto..
I Know What I’m Doing
Auckland, Wellington
25/02/2020 - 31/10/2020
"But now I’ve thought about it ... Wow..
"Come for the laughs, stay for the charm, leave and think deeply...
ROMEO AND JULIET AND VIOLA
Hamilton
26/02/2020 - 01/03/2020
"Quite deliciously improper..
THIS FRAGILE PLANET
Auckland, Hamilton
25/02/2020 - 01/03/2020
"A call... to ensure that the fragile planet is honoured, protected and nurtured..
"Sweet symbiosis..
EMERALD
Auckland
14/02/2020 - 26/02/2020
"Dramatic, engaging cultural dance..
SPACES AMONGST US
Auckland
24/02/2020 - 26/02/2020
"Genuine moments of tenuous connection..
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Hamilton
20/02/2020 - 20/02/2020
"Beautiful harmonies juxtaposed with subversive and occasionally filthy lyrics..
القدس JERUSALEM
Wellington
22/02/2020 - 23/02/2020
"Disparate elements come together in a plea for peace..
"Many elements linger..
CHOSEN AND BELOVED
Wellington
21/02/2020 - 21/02/2020
"Affecting festival opener a study in contrasts..
"A thoughtful, sorrowful art experience of overwhelming beauty..
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Christchurch
22/02/2020 - 14/03/2020
"Riveting, compelling..
"Fresh exploration gives pause for thought..
WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton
26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020
"A glorious and passionate production..
"Invigorating ensemble work..
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ENOUGH
Hamilton, Wellington
14/11/2019 - 10/03/2020
"Depression made relatable through artistic means..
"Grovelling in the dirt..
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Wellington
13/02/2020 - 29/02/2020
"Sets a new high bar for Wellington’s Summer Shakespeare..
"Highly recommended..
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TWO HEARTS Hamilton World Tour
Hamilton
20/02/2020 - 20/02/2020
"Blisteringly funny from start to finish..