Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Te Tangi a te Tūī
Auckland
01/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
"We want more decolonial theatre..
"Te Tangi a te Tūī transcends language and leaves us in a state of blissful awe...
This Room is an Island
Auckland
02/02/2024 - 04/02/2024
"Unequivocal determined vision..
"Part immersive performance, part remembrance, 'This Room is an Island' invites us to witness and to become vulnerable...
Tales of an Urban Indian
Auckland
11/01/2024 - 14/01/2024
"'Tales of an Urban Indian' superbly conceived, stunningly written, and uncompromising in its delivery...
Wrestling with Wregret
Auckland
14/11/2023 - 18/11/2023
"Wilson-Kokiri disrupts the fourth wall and opens the door to the possible..
PETER PAKA PARATENE
Wellington, Auckland
06/09/2017 - 08/06/2021
"E te Rangatira Rawiri he mihi atu mo to mahi …..
"Ask the Paka Anything..
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TE WAKA HUIA
Auckland, Whangarei, , Kerikeri
17/08/2017 - 30/09/2017
"The wairua of the production is conveyed with care..
"Grief and Belonging..
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WITHSTAND
Auckland
18/07/2017 - 21/07/2017
"Mixed quality and no resolution..
LARGER THAN LIFE an adventure of epic proportions
Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland
08/06/2017 - 01/07/2017
"A real trip down memory lane..
"Hilarious and poignant cultural, historical and socio-political reverie..
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The Snot Gobbler
Auckland
22/03/2017 - 19/04/2017
"Very inventive and beautifully styled..
Elephants / Welfare / Duty – The Musical
Auckland
08/03/2017 - 11/03/2017
"Poor staging dilutes the messages..
THE BLACK ORCHID PARADISA
Auckland
02/03/2017 - 04/03/2017
"Thematic links add satisfying depth..
PARDON ME ALAN TURING
Auckland, Wellington
21/02/2017 - 04/03/2018
"Offers an absorbing perspective on a shameful past and perplexing present..
"Reflecting the space that remains between intention and resolution..
PROOF
Auckland, Palmerston North
26/10/2016 - 11/11/2017
"A lovely play, wonderfully told..
"Intelligent, funny, hip and a joy to watch..
LOST GIRLS
Auckland
28/09/2016 - 01/10/2016
"Timely exposé of macho environment..
Strange and Wonderful Programme B
Auckland
23/09/2016 - 25/09/2016
"Impressive scripts..
Strange and Wonderful Programme A
Auckland
22/09/2016 - 25/09/2016
"Considerable scope and potential..
SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet
Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill
09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019
"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..
"Funny, powerful, demanding..
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SHAM
Auckland
31/05/2016 - 04/09/2016
"Masterful characterisations the lynchpin..
"Plenty to warm the belly in tasty feud..
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YOURS TRULY
Auckland, Waiheke Island, Hamilton
26/02/2016 - 16/07/2016
"Superior literary flourishes..
"Definitive horrific exposé..
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PURAPURAWHETŪ
Auckland
06/07/2016 - 16/07/2016
"It is the Mana that shines through..
"One of New Zealand’s most absorbing plays..