Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
MAUREEN – HARBINGER OF DEATH
Wanaka
31/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective ..
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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SNO WHYTE AND THE SEVEN
Wanaka
04/12/2019 - 06/12/2019
"Plenty of local and contemporary laughs..
Kiss the Sky
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill
29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019
"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..
"Rich contrasts in triple bill..
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Strength and Grace Triple Bill (2019)
Wanaka
04/04/2019 - 04/04/2019
"Feminine empowerment..
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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HYPNOTIC with Xavier Crow
Wanaka
08/03/2019 - 08/03/2019
"Intriguing, magical, hilarious and interactive..
LEGENDARY DIVAS
Christchurch, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson
01/03/2015 - 16/02/2019
"Fills our heads and hearts with music..
"For old school song lovers everywhere..
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JAC (who is resilient) AND THE BEANSPROUTS
Wanaka
19/12/2018 - 22/12/2018
"Hits the mark..
SONGS FOR NOBODIES
Christchurch, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Wanaka, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin
17/06/2017 - 25/09/2018
"An evening of inspiration..
"Harper’s big talent showcased on stage..
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CINDY AND THE VILLANELLES
Wanaka
21/12/2017 - 23/12/2017
"Ticks all the panto boxes..
KIRI
Auckland, Wanaka
07/10/2014 - 07/04/2017
"Conceptually intriguing, culturally significant, highly engaging..
"Kiri opens Tempo Festival 2014..
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HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN
Wanaka, Auckland, Kerikeri
22/03/2017 - 09/04/2017
"Overcoming obstacles in the quest for true love..
"Touching tale of determined love..
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Sing it to my Face (2017)
Wanaka
04/04/2017 - 04/04/2017
"Four choirs critique each other’s generation and reveal social issues..
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
Dunedin, Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective , Cromwell, Wanaka
08/08/2015 - 11/09/2015
"World-class hilarity..
"Cheerful, high-spirited absurdity..
ANZAC EVE
Wanaka
24/04/2015 - 25/04/2015
"New Anzac play first class..
"Entertaining and challenging..
CENTRAL
Wanaka, Queenstown
21/04/2015 - 24/04/2015
"Spot on insights..
BLACK GRACE: VAKA
Nelson, Wellington, Queenstown, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch
24/07/2012 - 14/09/2013
"Pulsating and thrilling performance..
"Explosive rhythm and energy..
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KINGS OF THE GYM
Kerikeri, Auckland, Whangarei, Wanaka, Queenstown
08/02/2013 - 19/04/2013
"Comedy 10 – Boredom Nil; political correctness on detention..
"Shock-Jock sparring in the school gym..
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IVY – SAVIOUR OF THE DINOSAUR!
Wellington, Christchurch, Wanaka
30/06/2012 - 06/09/2013
"Accessible and imaginative..
"Cleaning lady polishes off disaster..
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C’Mon Black!
Wellington, Wanaka, Tauranga
13/04/2011 - 27/10/2011
"A stereotype in three dimensions..
"Far from being just a game..
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GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..
"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..
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Finders Keepers
Clyde, Central Otago, Christchurch, Wanaka
28/04/2009 - 26/07/2009
"Caged by desire and rage..
"Love’s flutter suffocated..
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