Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Next Wave
Auckland
18/09/2024 - 22/09/2024
"Young choreographers stretch their creative muscles..
Nicola Cheeseman is Back
Auckland
19/06/2024 - 07/07/2024
"Rimmer's delightful, straight-talking character explores how women are perceived in society as they age..
HALF OF THE SKY
Global, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Auckland
20/10/2022 - 12/09/2023
"Fantastic writing, great direction, superb acting..
"A treat to be gifted such simple yet stunning storytelling..
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I Want To Be Happy
Auckland, Wellington
18/08/2023 - 30/09/2023
"Leaves its audience very happy at having engaged with another Nightsong treasure..
"A transformative experience, a total delight, undeniably emotionally moving, gut-wrenchingly funny..
Company B – “I Am A Renaissance”
Auckland
19/07/2023 - 23/07/2023
"A profoundly captivating dance show ..
Prima Facie - Auckland
Auckland
21/06/2023 - 02/07/2023
"Kupe’s outstanding performance dissects painfully topical and relevant issues...
SKYDUCK: A CHINESE SPY COMEDY
Auckland, Wellington
14/03/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A consummate comedian with an unashamedly unique performance brings pure joy..
"A fun chance to watch a talented performer challenge himself to hit every mark at top speed..
HELLO DARKNESS
Auckland
23/08/2022 - 28/08/2022
"Three men at the top of their game..
DAYBREAK ESTATE
Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
08/02/2022 - 09/04/2022
"A fanfare to chaos..
"Relentless nihilist optimism...
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PORK AND POLL TAXES 人頭猪税
Auckland
10/08/2021 - 14/08/2021
"Pulled from the Past..
"Hits the mark in recreating an essential slice of the NZ identity..
EDWA 2020: Rebecca Jensen and val smith
Auckland
03/12/2020 - 03/12/2020
"Some fragmented thoughts and notes on The Effect..
"[collated audience responses]..
EDWA 2020: Katrina Bastian and Julia Harvie
Auckland
05/12/2020 - 05/12/2020
"Streaming consciousness, intensity exercises..
EDWA 2020: Zahra Killeen-Chance and Neza Jamnikar
Auckland
04/12/2020 - 04/12/2020
"Mining form in triple bill..
EDWA 2020: Assistir árvores
Auckland
05/12/2020 - 05/12/2020
"Language to land, the land, landing, landscape… landed..
EDWA 2020: Kyah Dove
Auckland
04/12/2020 - 04/12/2020
"Magical mermaid beings..
EDWA 2020: David Huggins and Caitlin Davey
Auckland
03/12/2020 - 03/12/2020
"The transformative power of frames in art making..
EDWA 2020: Amber Liberte and Fa'asu Afoa-Purcell
Auckland
02/12/2020 - 02/12/2020
"A thought arises......
EDWA 2020: Kelly Nash - Body I(s)land
Auckland
02/12/2020 - 02/12/2020
"A response to Kelly Nash Body I(s)land..
EDWA 2020: Joanne Hobern and Jazmine Rose-Phillips
Auckland
01/12/2020 - 01/12/2020
"Magnificent Violent Sparkles..
EDWA 2020 - Virginia Kennard and Charles Koroneho
Auckland
01/12/2020 - 01/12/2020
"Limbo/Tick, tick, tick..
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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