Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Strictly Ballroom
Christchurch
23/11/2024 - 01/02/2025
"Plenty to applaud in this exuberant holiday musical...
A Doll's House
Christchurch
12/10/2024 - 09/11/2024
"Timeless message delivered through insight, skill and emotional engagement..
PARADISE or The Impermanence of Ice Cream
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
23/10/2020 - 28/09/2024
"Another brilliant theatre experience from Indian Ink..
"Secrets, science and vultures come home to roost..
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Fun Home
Christchurch
10/08/2024 - 14/09/2024
"An unmissable emotional ride..
SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Christchurch
25/11/2023 - 20/07/2024
"Even better the second time around..
"So good and such fun that you will be laughing from start to finish..
Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Heathcote Valley Road
Christchurch
18/05/2024 - 22/06/2024
"Smart, funny and delivered by consummate professionals...
Every Brilliant Thing
Christchurch
06/04/2024 - 04/05/2024
"A sparkling exercise in positivity...
Tea with The Topp Twins
Christchurch
23/03/2024 - 23/03/2024
"Like coming home, for the best kind of homecoming..
Adam Rennie - One (Queer) Night Only!
Christchurch
24/03/2024 - 24/03/2024
"Intimate, personal and impressive performance deserves its standing ovation..
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express
Christchurch
02/03/2024 - 06/04/2024
"Dream cast and first-class surprises make Express an absolute triumph..
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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Dance Nation
Christchurch
23/09/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Stellar ensemble cast pour their heart and soles into triumphant Dance Nation...
The Appleton Ladies Potato Race
Christchurch
05/08/2023 - 09/09/2023
"Race falls short despite winning cast and premise..
Next to Normal
Christchurch
17/06/2023 - 22/07/2023
"A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph..
Appropriate
Christchurch
06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"A provocative dark comedy about the meaning of inheritance..
"Consistent excellence of the acting ensures it never outstays its welcome or overreaches its thought-provoking content..
Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy?
Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland, Nelson
25/03/2023 - 25/10/2024
"A Question for the Times..
"An outstanding show, a fine performer, so proud of how far we’ve come...
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Rēwena
Christchurch
25/03/2023 - 22/04/2023
"Generosity of spirit, modelled for us with irresistible good cheer..
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Christchurch
11/02/2023 - 11/03/2023
"A sparking romantic romp..
"Kiwi version of Sense and Sensibility more pantomime than period drama..
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RENT
Christchurch
19/11/2022 - 21/01/2023
"Vital, muscular musical theatre..
"Hard to imagine this production and cast being bettered..