Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
PURE GRIME
Wellington
26/02/2024 - 28/02/2024
"Captivating clowning joyously captures what’s grotesque and gross in humans..
Destiny’s Cousin: The Reunion Spectacular
Wellington
20/06/2023 - 24/06/2023
"A big show on a tiny stage that the estimable cast can be well proud of..
Miss Scrappe presents: Fool Affrontal Rudity
Wellington
04/03/2023 - 07/03/2023
"Miss Scrappe lives another day! A chaotic rumbling of noise, bright colour and wackiness...
GUYS AND DOLLS
Wellington
25/06/2021 - 03/07/2021
"Strong performances, anachronistic costuming..
THE ORGAN GRINDER’S MONKEY – a song cycle
Wellington
14/03/2021 - 18/03/2021
"An admirably innovative, authentic performance..
THE MUSEUM OF THIS MORNING
Wellington
16/03/2021 - 19/03/2021
"Makes the mundane captivating..
CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GHOST IN MY BEDROOM
Wellington
12/03/2021 - 13/03/2021
"Starts an interesting and productive conversation..
FAB BEASTS
Wellington
11/03/2021 - 05/11/2022
"Potential untapped..
"Fresh, original and entertaining..
JUST A TASTE
Wellington
11/03/2021 - 12/03/2021
"An absolute joy from beginning to end..
Katie Boyle in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
Nelson, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington
04/04/2019 - 21/09/2019
"Played with engaging charm and extraordinary equanimity..
"A mammoth effort and a resounding success..
More reviews
Alexander Sparrow in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Wellington
10/09/2019 - 14/09/2019
"Energetic, engaging – and could be clearer..
GROWN ASS WOMAN AND PETER THE SOBER VAMPIRE
Wellington
21/03/2019 - 23/03/2019
"The performers’ commitment to their characters and show wins the audience over..
TANT PIS
Wellington
18/03/2019 - 20/03/2019
"All manner of puns, wit, puzzles and confusions..
YESTERDAY, IN SPACE
Wellington
18/03/2019 - 20/03/2019
"Great retro-futuristic escape..
MANLESS MAMET Toxic Masculinity & Tequila
Wellington
14/03/2019 - 16/03/2019
"Packs a well-crafted punch..
THAT HORROR GAME SHOW
Wellington
14/03/2019 - 16/03/2019
"Positively spooky..
MELANCHOLY PLAY
Wellington
27/02/2019 - 09/03/2019
"The pleasure of melancholy v the horror of happiness beautifully explored..
IF/THEN
Wellington
29/11/2018 - 08/12/2018
"Moves and flows, touches and triggers..
THE BONE THIEF
Wellington
12/07/2018 - 21/07/2018
"An extraordinary achievement..
Fruitcake - Ten Commandments from the Psych Ward
Dunedin, Wellington
11/03/2018 - 24/03/2018
"Informative, absorbing, sometimes salutary..
"Funny and touching..
FLUSTER CLUCK
Wellington
22/03/2018 - 24/03/2018
"A great way to sample..
HOW TO _______ US
Wellington
19/03/2018 - 21/03/2018
"The child inside us is cheering..
Blood Relative
Dunedin, Wellington
08/03/2018 - 18/03/2018
"A rewarding quest for family..
"Wry, warm, wise and humorous..