Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
THE BOOK ADDICT
Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson
30/08/2022 - 28/03/2023
"It may not be stranger than fiction, but it’s certainly better!..
"Genuine, intimate and honest with many real, raw moments..
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THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington
10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023
"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..
"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..
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SPRING AWAKENING
Palmerston North
22/10/2019 - 26/10/2019
"Challenging subjects and language delivered with aplomb..
The Molly Mustard Show A SPACE ODDITY AND BEYOND
Palmerston North
13/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Undeniable talents deserve better structure..
PERIOD.
Wellington, Palmerston North
11/10/2018 - 23/03/2019
"Everyone deserves to see this – period...
"Hysterically funny in places; beautiful in others..
G+FORCE
Wellington, Palmerston North
28/06/2018 - 09/10/2018
"Sheer chutzpah – brave and enjoyable..
"Seems to have found the sweet spot..
DAUGHTERS
Palmerston North
03/10/2018 - 06/10/2018
"Quirky, nuanced, genuinely personal and sometimes painful..
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Palmerston North
07/08/2018 - 11/08/2018
"The action moves along well..
PROOF
Auckland, Palmerston North
26/10/2016 - 11/11/2017
"A lovely play, wonderfully told..
"Intelligent, funny, hip and a joy to watch..
CHATROOM
Palmerston North
18/10/2017 - 21/10/2017
"Engaging and provocative..
CYNTHIA & GERTIE GO BAROQUE!
Palmerston North, Wellington
20/09/2017 - 23/12/2017
"Go for baroque, Kiwi style..
"Funny, frolicking and fabulous..
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HOW I MET MY FATHER
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2017 - 09/08/2017
"Unvarnished, soul-sharing honesty..
"Impressive guts, flare and skills..
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THE AUTHORISED BOOTLEG TOUR
Palmerston North
11/07/2017 - 12/07/2017
"A perfect way to liven up a dull, cold week..
Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018
"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..
"Very inventive..
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ENIGMA
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North
09/08/2016 - 07/07/2017
"Infectious energy and flirtations..
"Serving the ‘copulāre ergo sum’ niche..
Alexander Sparrow is DJ TRUMP
Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington
24/05/2017 - 07/10/2018
"Irresistible..
"Captivating showmanship in presenting the offensive, confrontational and piteous..
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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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DEAD DADS CLUB
Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin
06/04/2017 - 13/03/2018
"Dances between objective honesty and pure love for her father’s conflicting sides..
"About as life affirming as you could imagine..
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MY WAY OR THE HEMINGWAY
Palmerston North, Auckland
05/05/2017 - 20/05/2017
"Clever and well-polished..
THE PRESIDENT
Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland
26/10/2016 - 12/11/2016
"The Future is Now..
"Funny, clever, depressing..
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LOLA’S GRAVE MISTAKE
Palmerston North, Wellington
15/09/2016 - 10/02/2018
"Delights and provokes..
"Sympathy, magic and laughs..
WHEN WE DEAD AWAKEN
Wellington, Palmerston North, Dunedin
19/02/2016 - 01/10/2016
"A rarefied atmosphere of psychological and metaphysical intrigue..
"Passion and commitment..
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BARE
Auckland, Palmerston North
26/05/2016 - 12/08/2016
"Beautiful, funny and real with glimpses of sad..
"Less is More..
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