 reviewed by John Smythe 31 Mar 2010 |
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Generation Y’s epitaph for itself? In my more paranoid moments I have perceived the plethora of so-called ‘reality’ television shows that inexorably eliminate contestants at each episode – Survivor, Idol, Dancing, Cheffing et al – as part of a conspiracy to condition us all into accepting that eventually, in actual reality, some of us will have to go; only then will the ‘chosen ones’ get the opportunities they deserve. [more] |
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reviewed by Caoilinn Hughes 7 Apr 2010 |
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Hard to swallow and hard to spit out Audience members are lured to their seats at the beginning of Animal Hour – the first play of the two-part devised Binge Culture production, Elimination Rounds – by a talented saxophonist clad in a tiger costume. The saxophonist and director of the show, Joel Baxendale, joins his fellow animal musicians on stage where they aptly warm the boards up for the evening’s event: a reality talent show. [more] |
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reviewed by Janet McAllister (New Zealand Herald) 8 Apr 2010 |
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Political animals Theatre and contemporary politics don’t usually mix in Auckland. But this warm and committed Wellington production demonstrates with gusto why they should be seen together more often in polite society. [more] |
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reviewed by Lynn Freeman (Capital Times) 15 Apr 2010 |
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Bold Binge Culture This company of Gen Ys is producing the kind of theatre that speaks directly to its peers. [more] |
 reviewed by Shanon O'Sullivan 25 Feb 2012 |
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An eclectic bag of treats When Jamiroquai’s ‘Love Foolososphy’ sings out from the speakers, the guys break into funky grooves. Attraction overcomes hesitant side steps as interplay between guys meeting girls leads to instinctive actions. One couple tease and play whilst another sensually devours a pear in the background. Dancers shift across the space as the couple disengage. As they move in synchronous slow motion, gestures convey inner turmoil and sorrow. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 22 Mar 2013 |
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Be puzzled, amazed, entertained … Robert Haley ends his show, Elixir, with a request for everyone to be circumspect in describing it on social media, etc, so that people can experiences the same surprises we just did. Fair enough. So. Yep. It’s good. Go. [more] |
 ELLA at Meteor Theatre reviewed by Julianne Boyle 27 Sep 2012 |
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Cleverly crafted enchantment Living rough since the death of her father, Ella, played by Melinda Warner, has one consuming passion: she wants to be an actress. Naively optimistic and hungry for the adoration of the crowds, she’s confident that she has what it takes to succeed. [more] |
 reviewed by Lindsay Clark 26 Mar 2009 |
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Reality through the surreal Tucked away down a city alley, in graffiti land, this venue lends itself happily to the risky enterprise of fringe theatre. For the work of this unconventional playwright and the Free Theatre team, committed to escaping anything hidebound or expected, it could hardly be bettered [more] |
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reviewed by Terry MacTavish 2 Apr 2009 |
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Surprises to stimulate and delight Nothing like a bare bottom for provoking a police response, and some well-deserved publicity. Yesterday in Dunedin, Free Theatre’s fine actor, George Parker, was marched along to the police station, for his courageous attempt to hand out a few leaflets, while sporting his costume for Ella. [more] |
 ELLA AND WILL at Whitireia Performance Centre, 25-27 Vivian Street reviewed by Lyne Pringle 21 Feb 2013 |
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Enormous potential and uniqueness There is a strong moment when Anita Hutchins joins the group to perform a movement pattern with a repeated chant about Love, delivered to the four directions of the compass. Starting West with their backs to u,s I am intrigued as the earthy movement conjures a deeper realm of ancient ritual where ‘things are not as they seem’. Their long black cloaks become more powerful, and I stop thinking of “eyes wide shut, Potteresque” connotations and become immersed in a story that is essentially about love and wise choices. [more] |
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