 reviewed by Nik Smythe 5 Sep 2012 |
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An astute eye for the human condition Newcomer playwright / producer Sam Brooks has most ambitiously mounted not one, but two full productions of his original works, taking advantage of both the economic viability and functional versatility of the upstairs Basement studio space. [more] |
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reviewed by James Wenley (Theatre Scenes - Auckland Theatre Blog) 5 Sep 2012 |
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New Voice, Amplified Playwright Sam Brooks’ work concerns itself with identity, the mechanics of interaction, and an intense focus on what pulls people together... and apart. [more] |
 GODS AND HEROES: IMPROVISED MYTHS at BATS reviewed by John Smythe 21 Feb 2010 |
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Ingenious group creativity WIT graces Bats with a new improv concept: the ancient Greek Gods have relocated from Mount Olympus to Mount Victoria (Wellington) to see out their days. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 4 Dec 2007 |
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A series of mostly whimsical ideas Godzone is a really obvious idea that gets away with itself because, as I recall, no-one has really trodden this track since Bogor went up in (aromatic) smoke and Footrot Flats was put out to pasture. Besides, this take on the classic Kiwi joker – not to mention the odd woman, sheep and starfish – is not entirely predictable. [more] |
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reviewed by Laurie Atkinson (The Dominion Post) 6 Dec 2007 |
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Gentle spoof on Kiwi men The silly season just got a whole lot sillier with the arrival of three Kiwi blokes in shorts, singlets, and gumboots on stage at Bats where, to quote the publicity, it’s open slather on the doodackie huru we call home. [more] |
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reviewed by Lynn Freeman (Capital Times) 12 Dec 2007 |
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Giggles and warm fuzzies At the end of a long hard year you want just want to have a laugh and you’ll get them at godzone. Though this collection of street theatre pieces by loonesco clearly work far better out on the street, with milling crowds and more opportunity for audience participation. [more] |
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GOLDEN BOYS at Circa Two reviewed by John Smythe 3 Feb 2006 |
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Facing murder “Growing up is murder,” says a character in Golden Boys. The playwright, Paul Rothwell, was a child when the 1987 abduction and murder of Teresa Cormack dominated the news. A challenging play in style and content, superbly directed by David Lawrence with yet another under-funded co-op of extremely talented actors (who also co-design the excellent set), it explores the effect of child murder on three young boys and their communities. [more] |
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GOLDEN BOYS at Circa Two reviewed by Laurie Atkinson (The Dominion Post) 30 Jan 2006 |
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Entertaining, wrenching and convoluted Golden Boys, a play that deals with the murder in Christchurch in 1989 of 12-year old Keith Borstal which sends ripples of fear, confusion and a premonition of violent death amongst three young people not concerned with the crime in any way, first appeared at Bats back in 2004. Then it lasted 50-minutes and had a cast of three actors playing eight characters. Now, in a revamped version at Circa Studio, it has been expanded to about 75 minutes with a cast of five actors playing eleven characters. [more] |
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GOLDEN BOYS at Circa Two reviewed by Lynn Freeman (Capital Times) 1 Feb 2006 |
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Still sadly topical but rewrite bloated It’s a rare thing for a playwright to have the chance to rework and expand a script a couple of years after its premiere, and get in an award winning director and a top cast. I remember Paul Rothwell’s original Golden Boys where the writer had to step in for one of the actors at the last minute. It was stark, spare, haunting and sadly topical. It’s still, just as sadly, very topical, this tale of young people whose lives are irreparably damaged by the brutal death of a boy. [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] |
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