Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Lamb To the Slaughter
Dunedin
16/03/2023 - 18/03/2023
"A light-hearted and gleeful production..
Wonderful
Dunedin, Wellington
10/11/2022 - 19/03/2023
"In the grand tradition of Theatre of the Absurd..
"Subtly absurdist perceptive satire full of things to leave us wondering..
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THE MOUSETRAP
Dunedin
19/05/2022 - 28/05/2022
"Cast Delivers Twists, Intrigue in Christie’s Classic Whodunit..
"The Secret Lives On..
THE CLOUDS or The lowest form of Higher Education
Dunedin
01/08/2019 - 10/08/2019
"Education satirised..
"Paradoxically confusion and chaos make for scintillating theatre..
The Impossibly Possible, Unbelievably Believable, Journey and Return of Josephine Clark
Dunedin
15/03/2017 - 17/03/2017
"Technical ingenuity tends to bog down the narrative..
My Beloved Monster and Me
Dunedin
15/03/2017 - 17/03/2017
"Quirky and disconcerting..
BARNIE DUNCAN in CALYPSO NIGHTS
Nelson, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Dunedin
01/05/2013 - 07/10/2016
"From bewilderment to dancing via calypso..
"Sexy, mysterious and political..
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ON THE CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES OF HILLARY CLINTON TAKING ME AS HER YOUNG LOVER
Hamilton, Auckland, NYC, USA, Takaka, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin
16/02/2015 - 08/10/2016
"The real presidential debate..
"Top-notch satire ★★★★★..
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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER
Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson
27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017
"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..
"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..
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THERE’S NOTHING ON TV
Wellington, Dunedin
24/02/2016 - 05/03/2016
"Brief spurts of quality..
"A juicy delight..
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Dunedin
09/12/2015 - 12/12/2015
"Spirit of revelry firmly established..
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH MUST DIE
Wellington, Dunedin
19/06/2014 - 14/03/2015
"Erratic journey to highly amusing places..
"A batch of laughs..
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BEARDS! BEARDS! BEARDS!
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland
12/03/2015 - 28/08/2016
"Colourful characters, catchy songs, plenty of energy, great fun!..
"Full and delicious with a heart and a message..
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VERDICT
Dunedin
28/02/2015 - 07/03/2015
"A brilliant production..
MARY’S CHRISTMAS in Dunedin
Dunedin
11/12/2014 - 12/12/2014
"Creatively collaborative comedy..
HUMAN FRUIT BOWL
Queenstown, Dunedin, Wellington, Nelson, Waikanae
07/10/2014 - 26/10/2014
"Impressed..
"Plenty to draw, muse on during stark performance..
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PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen & Penny Ashton
Whangarei, Dunedin, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Greytown, Hamilton
27/02/2013 - 29/11/2020
"Multi-talented performer has audience laughing in minutes..
"Winning formula leaves audiences smiling..
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CHERIE JACOBSON: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG CYNIC
Dunedin
20/03/2014 - 23/03/2014
"The right mix of fond nostalgia and self-deprecation..
The Ruby Lady's Harem: A Boylesque Showcase
Dunedin
19/03/2014 - 23/03/2014
"Bawdiness and gloriousness..
VELCRO CITY
Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington
28/02/2013 - 22/03/2014
"A joy to watch..
"Bloody funny big little show..
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