 reviewed by Sian Robertson 24 Jul 2010 |
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Wincingly funny portrayal of blatant self-interest and petty-mindedness Talk is a sadistically smooth satire of the interwoven lives of nine characters and they way they communicate ... Talk is the theme of the play – how words shape the world and the interactions that make up our lives. [more] |
 reviewed by Jacqueline Smith (New Zealand Herald) 23 Jul 2010 |
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Russian classic gorgeous served on ice with twist Tchaikovsky's Russian love triangle - the tale of Odette, Odile and Prince Siegfried - has toured the world for 135 years, and it seems it will never get old. [more] |
 reviewed by Janet McAllister (New Zealand Herald) 23 Jul 2010 |
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Cheeky humour escapes from repressive and brutal nz police state New Zealand has become a police state with no freedom of speech or elections, as virtual war has been declared by the Government against Maori activists. This is excitingly - possibly dangerous - inflammatory material, refreshingly original and daring for homegrown theatre. [more] |
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reviewed by Tamati Patuwai 23 Jul 2010 |
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Power reduced by unrevealed motivations It is rare to see NZ playwrights venture into an imaginary future. So I commend Whiti Hereaka for her bravery in crafting Te Kaupoi; an intriguing look at what is an almost credible prospect with regards to Aotearoa race relations. [more] |
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reviewed by Raewyn Whyte 22 Jul 2010 |
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Spectacle serves the story With each successive production, The Imperial Ice Stars under the direction of Tony Mercer continue to redefine the genre of theatrical ice dancing. Rejecting the large scale arena spectacular of competitive ice dancing, they have opted instead to adapt the classic ballets for a 15 metre square ice stage under the proscenium arch ... [more] |
 reviewed by Moreen Eason & John Jefferies 22 Jul 2010 |
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Pure delight in finding the light La La Luna is enchanting. And Mad. And funny. And magical. And enthralling! It transcends all ages and cultures. The audience, from the very young to the very old, was entranced and mesmerised by Wolfe Bowart’s amazing one-man show ... [more] |
 reviewed by Caoilinn Hughes 21 Jul 2010 |
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It would be idiotic to miss it Go to Te Karanga Gallery on K-Road to see Idiots; an hour of comedy scenes written by Nic Sampson which are unrelated to each other aside from being all generally brilliant. You pay what you think it’s worth. Only catch is, it’s priceless. [more] |
 reviewed by Phoebe Smith (2) 20 Jul 2010 |
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Unpredictable soap produces amusing absurdism WIT’s season of improvised soap opera, The Young and the Witless IV, is going strong at the Fringe Bar on Wednesday nights. It attracts large and exuberant houses who are not disappointed as the improvisers deliver a compelling combination of narrative twists, character based gags and sardonic breakings of the fourth wall. [more] |
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reviewed by Lindsay Clark 18 Jul 2010 |
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Everyday objects made magic with extraordinary skill Physical theatre of this calibre comes rarely, so that when it does the magic is all the sweeter. The polish of international touring has in no way dulled the sheer fun and sparkle of the multi-talented Wolfe Bowart, whose charm has his audience captivated from the moment ... [more] |
 reviewed by Venus Stephens 18 Jul 2010 |
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Meeting the Matariki challenge with tongue in cheek hyperbole I gauge my receptivity of a performance for kids by how much I laugh – and the children laugh – during the show. If I get into snorting territory, well, the measure is self-explanatory. Rangi and Mau’s Amazing Race has me from the get go ... [more] |
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