Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Kingdom of Bling
Auckland, Wellington
22/10/2024 - 22/10/2024
"A salutary and timely folk tale plus random fandom..
"A truly original experience hosted by a great entertainer..
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DAWN RAIDS
Auckland, Wellington
18/08/2022 - 24/10/2024
"The impact of the Dawn Raids, laid bare through lives of one Pasifika family..
"A classic that needs to be seen by every generation of New Zealanders..
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Bee Gees Night Fever
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
04/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Ensures their music is Stayin’ Alive ..
Ballroom Blitz
Wellington
04/06/2024 - 04/06/2024
"Smooth as cutting butter with a warm knife..
2024 Best Foods Comedy Gala
Wellington
04/05/2024 - 04/05/2024
"Local acts hold their own in mixtape of comedy..
"An hilarious evening of bubbly artists trying their luck at gauging a giggle..
Ladies Night
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
26/09/2023 - 19/10/2023
"Deeply funny, fabulous choreography and music, skilled charismatic actors .....
"Multi-talented performers deliver fun, friendship, sexy vibes and good times..
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(m)Orpheus
Auckland, Wellington
06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023
"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..
"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..
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THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT
Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch
30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023
"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..
"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...
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The Impossible Has Already Happened
Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson
18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023
"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..
"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..
End Of The Rainbow 2023
Wellington
17/02/2023 - 18/02/2023
"A potent, frenetic, heart-wrenching and often humorous gift..
Tutus on Tour 2022
Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Palmerston North, Wellington
07/10/2022 - 09/11/2022
"An Eclectic Programme With Flare and Versatility..
"Tutus a mixed bill..
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THE WEDDING SINGER
Wellington
10/06/2022 - 19/06/2022
"Hits all the right notes..
"Sprightly, energetic, sweetly melancholic..
Dry Spell
Auckland, Hamilton, Hastings, Wellington, Whanganui
30/04/2022 - 18/05/2022
"The ego excesses of a Freddy Mercury..
"Playground for the audience...
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MADAGASCAR The Musical
Wellington
04/08/2021 - 15/08/2021
"A laughter filled time of theatrical fun..
The Firebird
Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland
29/07/2021 - 02/09/2021
"The triumph of renewal and creativity over devastation...
"Brave, innovative and welcome..
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THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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