 reviewed by John Smythe 22 May 2013 |
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Undercooked and lacking in complexity The title tells us someone dies and within the first few minutes the hints are very strong as to who that might be. No surprises there, except the programme credits an actor as playing that character. The other questions are as you’d expect: who, why, how and when? The kitchen in question is in a restaurant. [more] |
 reviewed by Raewyn Whyte 22 May 2013 |
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Robots vs Humans in an effervescent romp A comic-bookish tale of a dystopian world populated by humans and robots, it is delivered through effervescent dance routines. Very quick costume switches signal whether the performers are now humans or robots, or the central brain of the internet-based computer system driving the world along. [more] |
 reviewed by Ann Hunt (The Dominion Post) 20 May 2013 |
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Impressive exhibition of skill and talent Of the many gems, the ace in the hole was Teeter, a very mature work in terms of conception. Its cohesive, fluid choreography and beautiful design elements augur well for future work by its choreographer, Sarah Gatzonis. [more] |
 reviewed by Gilbert Wong (Metro Arts) 20 May 2013 |
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Potency and beauty If theatre is an illusion of reality then that truism is embedded in the DNA of this respectful production. It’s the 1930s. Depression and imminent war mean America will become a much darker place. A foghorn sounds as the conflicted Tom Wingfield (Edwin Wright) sits in the shadows. “I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion.” [more] |
 reviewed by Frances Morton (Metro Arts) 20 May 2013 |
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Strikes a moving blow During a week in which a couple were convicted of neglect for raising their four kids in a home with no bedding and booze instead of food in the cupboards, the topic of child abuse is front page news. Actually, it probably wouldn’t matter which week the play opened, child abuse is all too often front page news, which is why a confronting work by a young Maori playwright on the subject is an intriguing prospect. Patua translates as strike or beat. [more] |
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reviewed by Matt Baker 20 May 2013 |
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A precious piece The Glass Menagerie is a magical play. From the opening Brechtian monologue, to the blatant symbolism and dialogue surrounding the titular menagerie, playwright Tennessee Williams does not shy away from using a light theatrical shroud to expose truths. It would be easy to rely on these conventions and consequentially not find the true weight in his writing, but Auckland Theatre Company’s production of The Glass Menagerie is a beautiful blend. [more] |
 reviewed by Matt Baker (TheatreScenes - the Auckland Theatre Blog) 20 May 2013 |
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Some things you can’t learn in school Until a specific series of consequential events are kneaded into the script as opposed to characters switching their thought track to fulfil the sound track, and until the dialogue is (heavily) edited, the story, and consequentially the show itself, remains incomplete. [more] |
 JIMEOIN IN WHAT?! at Opera House reviewed by Maraea Rakuraku 20 May 2013 |
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Non-threatening, appealing but doesn’t quite spark As for Jimeoin himself, sure he’s funny; good at telling stories, carrying the anecdote and joke through several scenarios, and the faces he pulls are great … But when he pulls out a book and starts testing potential gags (though this may be part of his routine), it feels like he’s stalling or tired or bored or all of it. [more] |
 PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS - “LIVE” at Opera House reviewed by Lucy O'Connor 20 May 2013 |
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Limber, skilled, unbeatable stage presence Staring in the mirror, splashing water on my face wondering what abuse of the retina is about to occur, I cannot help but think whether my mother thinks she has failed me. I go into this with the honest thought that it will shock me into some sort of nun state whereby I could never take a man A) seriously and B) literally again. Mum probably hopes the same thing. A life of asceticism. [more] |
 LAST LAUGHS 2013 at SKYCITY Theatre reviewed by Jan Maree 20 May 2013 |
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Packed with quality: Awards announced Sky City has been the home of Last Laughs for many years now and what used to be very much an inner industry event has become a public showcase, and big. 750 seats of fans and practitioners alike have gathered tonight to find out who will take the New Zealand Comedy Industry's highest accolades; The Fred Award and Billy T Award. [more] |
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