Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime
Wellington
16/11/2024 - 11/01/2025
"Sleeping Beauty brings time warps and twists..
"Brings a fresh approach to an age-old and much-loved tradition..
and the Lochburns
Wellington
05/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Hambleton outstanding as declining concert pianist..
"Stylistically exciting and refreshing..
Lizzie the Musical
Wellington
10/08/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Energetic and uplifting despite the dark story..
"This dream team of wāhine are killin’ it (literally)..
Sense and Sensibility
Wellington
06/07/2024 - 03/08/2024
"Skilful social satire entertains at multiple levels..
Transmission: Beta
Wellington
18/05/2024 - 15/06/2024
"Living inside history: a chic and powerful success..
"Play offers window into unprocessed pandemic memories..
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Two Guitars
Palmerston North, Wellington
30/09/2023 - 13/04/2024
"Comedic yet moving, timeless yet topical, challenging yet lyrical..
"Transcendent harmonies, complex characterisations, moving and theatrically fulfilling..
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GRAVITY & GRACE
Wellington
07/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
"A triumphant portrayal of failure..
"Refreshing and reassuring insights into fallible humanity superbly presented..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
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Our Own Little Mess
Wellington, Auckland
22/02/2024 - 03/08/2024
"Beautiful work, the performances exquisite, balanced and nuanced..
"Sets a very high bar for NZ Festival shows worth going to; deserves a long life and to travel far…..
The Supper Club
Wellington, Christchurch
20/01/2024 - 17/08/2024
"Intimate and sexy cabaret show will leave you grinning from ear to ear...
"Prepare to be wooed and charmed..
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Treasure Island: The Pantomime
Wellington
18/11/2023 - 13/01/2024
"Jthan Morgan ‘unquestionable star’ in Circa’s panto..
"A treasure in itself that families of all persuasions will enjoy..
The Importance of Being Earnest
Wellington
07/10/2023 - 04/11/2023
"Classic play with a contemporary twist..
"Wilde’s deliciously eloquent text delivered with fluency in a refreshing production..