Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Subtle Dances
Auckland, Dunedin
15/03/2021 - 15/04/2021
"The audience collectively captivated and spellbound..
"Whoops and whistles of delight..
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Michael Jackson HIStory Show
New Plymouth, Hastings
28/02/2024 - 29/02/2024
"A lot of love..
"Act of redemption for the legacy..
The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!
Wellington, New Plymouth
17/04/2018 - 07/07/2020
"Gleefully played physical slapstick..
"Riveting, delightful, exciting and highly amusing..
THE CLEARING
Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch
31/07/2019 - 02/11/2019
"A perplexing shadow world..
"Perplexing, intriguing, ambiguous, unknowable..
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HAMLET
New Plymouth, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin
25/06/2019 - 08/09/2019
"Slick production plays at a cracking pace..
"Triumphant revelling in challenges..
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MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth
25/06/2019 - 07/09/2019
"Beautifully balances the comic and bawdy with the serious and heartfelt..
"An absolute masterclass in comedic Shakespearian performance..
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Griff Rhys Jones WHERE WAS I?
New Plymouth
02/11/2018 - 02/11/2018
"A bouncy romp through self-deprecation, genuine terror and quirky characters..
MAGICIANS
Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Auckland
19/10/2017 - 04/11/2017
"Slick acts generate entertaining show..
"An alluring challenge to sceptics..
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CHEF Come Dine With Us
New Plymouth, Christchurch
26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017
"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..
"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...
AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE
Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Nelson
26/07/2014 - 17/10/2017
"“What was the point?”..
"Excellent in concept and execution..
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THE GRUFFALO
Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth
30/09/2016 - 30/10/2016
"Inventively told with delight, energy and skill..
"Excellent fun with a valuable message..
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UNDER THE SAME MOON
Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
10/02/2015 - 15/09/2016
"Falls short of its promise..
"A keen observation of human nature and family..
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THE ELEPHANT THIEF
Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Auckland
05/12/2015 - 02/07/2016
"Stealing the Show..
"Immensely talented cast but play feels lost and confused..
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LUMINA
Auckland, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Christchurch, Nelson
19/08/2015 - 23/05/2018
"Precision, passion and athleticism..
"Stunning!..
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THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING
New Plymouth, Hamilton, Auckland
14/03/2015 - 20/03/2016
"Theatre magic..
"Charming, engaging access to broader, deeper issues..
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