Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE CHAPEL PERILOUS
Hamilton
30/05/2018 - 02/06/2018
"Plenty of ideas on personal and social identity to grapple with..
"Sometimes confusing but never dull..
SALONICA
Wellington, Hamilton
15/02/2018 - 02/03/2018
"Rich and striking..
"Generates a language of warmth and empathy..
THE VULTURES
Hamilton, Auckland
14/10/2017 - 21/10/2017
"A force to be reckoned with..
"Packs a powerful punch..
CARESS/ACHE
Cambridge, Hamilton
28/06/2017 - 22/07/2017
"Very strong performances and slightly disconnected narratives..
THE PICKLE KING
Napier, Gisborne, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington
04/05/2017 - 09/09/2017
"A bright beacon of excellence..
"Well Preserved..
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ANZAC EVE
Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth
21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017
"Neither laughed nor cried..
"Funny, serious, informative, warming..
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LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
Hamilton
15/11/2016 - 21/11/2016
"Excellent account of ridiculous pact regretted..
DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom
Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill
04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018
"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..
"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..
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ORLANDO
Hamilton
08/06/2016 - 11/06/2016
"Joyously well-played..
"Fun, engaging, highly accessible..
BLUE STOCKINGS
Hamilton
11/11/2015 - 14/11/2015
"A most uplifting story..
ACQUISITIONS '15
Hamilton, Wellington
19/08/2015 - 29/08/2015
"Box set collaborates to unite choreography and performance..
"Playful and wonderfully abundant...
OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR
Hamilton
03/06/2015 - 06/06/2015
"Rich in irony..
AT THE END OF MY HANDS
Hamilton, Wellington, Auckland
01/05/2015 - 30/01/2016
"Sharing our need for human connection, communication, each other..
"Treat yourself to insightful entertainment..
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Black Grace presents Xmas Verses (2014)
Auckland, Hamilton
29/10/2014 - 09/11/2014
"Dancers the sparkling stars of Xmas verses..
"Dance that sparkles with freshness, exuberance and wit..
THE ELEPHANT MAN
Cambridge, Hamilton
03/09/2014 - 28/09/2014
"Brutality and beauty revealed..
"A caring and careful production..
MUNTED
Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton
24/01/2012 - 19/08/2014
"Charming openness and commitment..
"Honest and heart-warming..
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Mana Wahine
Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier, Wellington
15/02/2014 - 26/06/2016
"Two years after debut, Mana Wahine still an unforgettable performance..
"Embracing the inherent power of mana wahine as a collective force..
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OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD
Hamilton
04/06/2014 - 07/06/2014
"Historic resonances ring loud..
THE PIANIST
Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Kerikeri
21/10/2013 - 23/04/2015
"Exceptionally skilled performance with an extra helping of panache..
"Bravura Recital..
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LOVE AND INFORMATION
Hamilton
08/11/2013 - 16/11/2013
"Arresting and touching..
THE HISTORY BOYS
Hamilton
30/08/2013 - 07/09/2013
"New land gives new life to old land play..