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I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC at Jack Mann Complex, 53 Solway Ave, Ilam (University of Canterbury's College of Education Campus) reviewed by Lindsay Clark 20 Jun 2012 |
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A rare visitation of exceptional theatre This production, like many from the rich imagination of director Peter Falkenberg, flies free of traditional theatre making and, like many of his most successful ventures, it is the result of collaboration with the University of Canterbury's HIT Lab (Human Interface Technology Laboratory). [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 20 Jun 2012 |
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They leave us wanting more Such a happy homecoming! Like godwits, the Conchords have returned – in winter what’s more, to make our long nights warmer, lighter and … did I say happier? Nothing warms the room like 2,000 smiles. [more] |
 reviewed by Lindsay Clark 20 Jun 2012 |
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The familiar refreshed It is a curious feeling, experiencing a documentary piece of theatre from the inside. Bare Hunt's audience in Christchurch will be a heartbeat closer than most to their verbatim representation, based on interviews held only a few weeks after the city's tragic earthquake in February 2011. [more] |
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BODY LANGUAGE - SEEK DANCE CREW at BATS reviewed by Lyne Pringle 19 Jun 2012 |
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Pushing hip hop boundaries Seek began as a women’s crew and many of the original performers are still present. Their performance and dancing has grown enormously and they bring a gutsy presence to the stage. One section that has them dancing on their own is particularly memorable. The male and female energies blend well and Godinet has an ability to get the best from these dancers with intricate arm gestures, tight footwork and speedy shifts in the group structures. Along with this is a great use of rhythm, dynamic changes, counterpoint and unison. [more] |
 THE INTRICATE ART OF ACTUALLY CARING at Alexandra Room, TSB Showplace reviewed by Ngaire Riley 19 Jun 2012 |
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Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating It’s a performance that teems with imagery, not just from words, but also drawings and light and water and colour. This voyage explores death and love and god and caring and pacificism and bravery and being a bloke and friendship, in a real, irreverent and charming way. It’s the best 75 minutes I’ve experienced for a long time. [more] |
 reviewed by Ewen Coleman (The Dominion Post) 18 Jun 2012 |
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Treadmill of life presents novel and engaging theatre Every once in a while a fascinating piece of theatre comes along that is original and innovative that defies description, and even possibly understanding. One such show is Anders Falstie-Jensen’s Standstill currently playing early evenings at BATS Theatre. [more] |
 reviewed by Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald) 18 Jun 2012 |
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X-rated but not too sensational Mark Ravenhill exploded on to the international theatre scene in 1996 with the provocatively titled and spectacularly successful Shopping & F******. [more] |
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reviewed by Russell Baillie (New Zealand Herald) 18 Jun 2012 |
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Basking in glow of big-time Conchords The last time Flight of the Conchords played in Auckland it was a comedy festival stint at the Classic. Back then, they were an up and coming act. And they up and went - their live show made the leap to a BBC radio series, two seasons of the HBO sitcom, Grammy-winning big-selling albums with all of the above making them a comedy stadium act on both sides of the Atlantic. [more] |
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reviewed by Michael Stevens (GayNZ) 18 Jun 2012 |
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Funny, moving, confronting It’s easy to be idealistic and radical when you’re young. What happens when the world ignores all your dreams and coldly moves on? Ravenhill made his name with “Shopping and Fucking” in 1996, this work came out in 1999 and while it’s very well-acted and directed here, the plot shows its age at times. [more] |
 reviewed by Kate Sullivan 18 Jun 2012 |
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A celebration of talent and unique dance qualities No piece is void of some form of dancer to dancer contact, this element of relationships is cleverly weaved into every piece. Beautiful aesthetics are created during the moments of the choreography when the dancers drape themselves over each other and bear each other's weight in various ways. The simple act of holding hands creates more powerful images throughout the dance and again reiterates the theme of connections. Even the youngest dancers have good ensemble skills and can confidently move around the stage with the other dancers. [more] |
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