 reviewed by Terry MacTavish 1 Jul 2012 |
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Charming naivety brings laughter and hope Oh – oh – OH! The ecstatic sighs on stage are met with ecstatic gasps from a full house and it is dazzlingly clear that In the Next Room will be a sensational success for the Fortune. Don’t waste a moment in booking: this is certain to be a sell-out. [more] |
 THE INTRICATE ART OF ACTUALLY CARING at Luggate Memorial Hall reviewed by Laura Williamson 1 Jul 2012 |
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On the road again The Intricate Art of Actually Caring covers a lot of ground that has been covered before: road trips, twenty-something slackerdom, alienation, bromance ... Yet playwright Eli Kent’s take on these well-worn themes feels fresh. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 1 Jul 2012 |
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A thrilling ride through history to prehistory and back What a joy to see a brand new play for children that does not simply recycle some age-old folk tale. Ivy, of Ivy – Saviour of the Dinosaur, recycles history, paleontological history no less, with a quick whip through other historical milestones en route. [more] |
 reviewed by Kate Ward-Smythe (Radio NZ: Arts On Sunday) 1 Jul 2012 |
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Hedonistic benders Kate Ward Smythe reviews Black Confetti on Arts On Sunday [more] |
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reviewed by Nik Smythe 1 Jul 2012 |
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Stylistically convoluted and provocatively chilling 21st century parable I can’t find better words to succinctly describe Black Confetti than director Andrew Foster’s in his programme notes: “…a challenging work, a complex brain teaser.” The first disarmingly impressive thing to behold on being seated is the complex, dark, Kafka-esque set by John Parker – shortly proven to more than aptly reflect the complex, dark Kafka-esque content of this convoluted fable. [more] |
 THE SECOND TEST at Dance Studio, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts reviewed by Gail Pittaway 30 Jun 2012 |
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Unexpectedly funny rendition of a moving story It’s hard to believe this is a solo show as Jonny Brugh recounts the now famous story of the New Zealand cricket team’s first test match tour of South Africa at Christmas 1953 through the voices and actions of more than a dozen participants. In particular he gives the circumstances in which young fast bowler Bob Blair took up his bat to play for his side despite having just received a telegram saying he had lost his beloved fiancé, Nerissa Love, [more] |
 POETRY IDOL at Meteor Theatre Foyer, 1 Victoria Street reviewed by Liza Kire 30 Jun 2012 |
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Heart-felt passion wins the night After six successful years at the Auckland Readers and Writers Festival, the first Hamilton Poetry Idol took place last night at the Meteor Theatre, hosted by Penny Ashton as part of the Fuel Festival 2012. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 30 Jun 2012 |
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An ideal family show Just when it seems clear this entertainment would bear no resemblance to the age-old tale (yes, bare-faced bear puns abound), the classic lines in their repetitive pattern play out. Meanwhile a highly accessible story has unfolded. [more] |
 KA HAO TE RANGATAHI: THE NEW NET GOES FISHING at Meteor Theatre reviewed by Brenda Rae Kidd 29 Jun 2012 |
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Refreshing in its honest simplicity Written by Matthew Donaldson and directed by Tainui Tukiwaho (Tuhoe-Te Arawa), Ka Hao Te Rangatahi is a modern day fable with an age-old moral. Unity and cooperation will always overcome adversity. [more] |
 reviewed by Anna Bate 29 Jun 2012 |
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The Doing of Dance I think it is important to briefly acknowledge the accomplishment of this company, as they have survived and continue to thrive at the ripe old age of fifteen. That’s ancient in New Zealand dance company years! The visibility this company has created for the validity of ‘all bodies’ expression within (and outside of) the NZ professional dance sector is remarkable. So, sending out many thanks to Catherine Chappell and company members past and present for your work and contribution to changing attitudes and lives through dance in NZ. [more] |
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