Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
TREASURE ISLAND
Christchurch
29/01/2020 - 16/02/2020
"Impossible not to like..
"The joy of being ridiculous celebrated with real flair..
BLANC DE BLANC
Christchurch
23/01/2020 - 15/02/2020
"Follow-up to Limbo show at Bread & Circus Buskers Festival lowers the bar..
"Extraordinary, dazzling and sometimes rather wearing..
EXES
Wellington
28/01/2020 - 01/02/2020
"Insight and humanity amid the comedy..
MAVERICKS Miss Behave and Daredevil Chicken
Christchurch
24/01/2020 - 09/02/2020
"A surprising close to a varied show..
FRICKIN DANGEROUS BRO 2020
Christchurch
24/01/2020 - 02/02/2020
"An outstanding start to the festival..
THE BIG FESTIVAL GALA 2020 First Half
Christchurch
25/01/2020 - 25/01/2020
"A mixed bag in terms of consistent quality and entertainment value..
FLO & JOAN
Christchurch
24/01/2020 - 26/01/2020
"Comic masterpieces with musical variety..
THE SURPRISE PARTY
Wellington
18/01/2020 - 15/02/2020
"Provokes thought beyond the broad satire and acidic irony..
SNOWBRIGHT AND THE OOPSIE WOOPSIES
Lower Hutt
20/01/2020 - 25/01/2020
"Kindness, love and lovely harmonies..
A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO TURKISH DOGS
Wellington, Hastings, Palmerston North, Auckland
17/01/2020 - 23/10/2022
"Thoughtful effortless storytelling and comedic timing..
"Inventive, warm and totally original..
More reviews
GLADYS AND ALFIE an Invercargill love story
Lyttelton
17/01/2020 - 25/01/2020
"Thoroughly well-crafted performances..
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..
More reviews
THE CONTOURS OF HEAVEN
NYC, USA
12/01/2020 - 13/01/2020
"Powerfully performed with humour..
THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Christchurch
17/12/2019 - 21/12/2019
"Phenomenal acting; beautifully flowing direction..
BRAINSTORM
Christchurch
10/12/2019 - 14/12/2019
"Impressive blend of musical styles, languages, comedy, emotion and heartache..
COMPANY
Wellington
12/12/2019 - 21/12/2019
"Disappointment is virtually impossible..
UNITEC 30th Anniversary Dance Showcase
Auckland
14/11/2019 - 17/11/2019
"Reflecting 30 years of dance development..
HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)
Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin
06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023
"Serious themes at the heart...
"Vale Jon T. Thank you...
More reviews
SNO WHYTE AND THE SEVEN
Wanaka
04/12/2019 - 06/12/2019
"Plenty of local and contemporary laughs..
Ātete - Resistance
Dunedin
30/11/2019 - 01/12/2019
"Poignant and timely essay on gendered violence..