 reviewed by Karyn Cushen 25 Apr 2010 |
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Tune into the radio show At the helm of The Cryptid Factor is established international comic Rhys Darby and television journalist David Farrier, assisted by their clumsy producer ‘Buttons’, united by their fascination of all things mysterious and tight white trousers. [more] |
 HANNAH GADSBY: THE CLIFF YOUNG SHUFFLE at The Elliot Stables, 39 Elliot St, City reviewed by Karyn Cushen 25 Apr 2010 |
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A light-hearted look at the human condition This particular show uses the feats of Cliff Young, a geriatric Australian potato farmer that won an ultra marathon in the eighties and went on to marry a twenty year old, to frame her insane and uncharacteristic quest to cross England by foot. [more] |
 PAULY SHORE at The Elliot Stables, 39 Elliot St, City reviewed by Karyn Cushen 25 Apr 2010 |
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For those with an appreciation of self-depreciation With Pauly Shore, audience members are treated to the comic spectacle of a man who has come to the tragic realisation that the best moments of his career are behind him, and that there are plenty of jokes to be made at your own expense. [more] |
 CADBURY CRUNCHIE COMEDY GALA at ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre reviewed by Kate Ward-Smythe 25 Apr 2010 |
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The launch of another fantastic three weeks of laughs 26 comedy acts - each one gives their all, delivers laughs and each one deserves a healthy audience at their festival shows over the next three weeks. Congratulations all. [more] |
 reviewed by Raewyn Whyte 24 Apr 2010 |
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Diverse works in a difficult venue Etched Productions, a brand new collective of ten recent dance graduates from the UNITEC dance programme, made a warmly received debut last Thursday night with "a curious medley of short works and wonders" confidently presented to a capacity audience at Galatos. [more] |
 reviewed by Janet McAllister (New Zealand Herald) 24 Apr 2010 |
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Sheer joy in shadow of death It was when the drag queen in the Santa coat started banging her drumsticks on the scaffolding, singing about sending a barking annoyance to "doggie hell" that Rent came to life. Sure, he was helped by his platform shoes, but Cameron Clayton plays with vitality, warmth and charisma, so that you care about his character, Angel, and her adoring swain Collins (an equally sympathetic Tama Waipara). [more] |
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reviewed by Kate Ward-Smythe 24 Apr 2010 |
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Audience bonds with performers over technical problems When Jonathan Larson’s Rent first burst onto the American musical theatre scene 14 years ago, with personal stories about the pain, suffering and sacrifices within a community of struggling bohemians in contemporary New York, it must have been a refreshing and timely alternative to the less controversial subject matter of composers such as Andrew Lloyd-Webber. [more] |
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STAND UP FOR KIDS 2010 at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge reviewed by Nik Smythe 24 Apr 2010 |
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Major laffs in comedy for minors In a triumphant effort to let our beloved kids in a bit on the comedy festival action, a motley assortment of the Festival’s varied participants combine to present a season of comic acts for children of all ages. All their best material no doubt, kids being the harshest critics… [more] |
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THE 5 STAR COMEDY PREVIEW 2010 at SKYCITY Theatre reviewed by Joanna Davies 23 Apr 2010 |
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Make sure you start with an empty bladder With just 5 performers over 2+ hours and the inimitable Wil Anderson keeping things (and the audience) rolling, it’s a much less crammed show than the Crunchie Comedy Gala. There’s more time for stories to unfold and, much to the dismay of some, plenty of opportunities to pick on audience members. [more] |
 reviewed by Natalie Dowd 23 Apr 2010 |
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All-encompassing globalised mix of old with new The acclaimed Irish show Dance of Desire originated in Dublin in 2001, and tours internationally. Mixing a plethora of dance genres, original music, light, and a colourful array of costumes, the cast of twenty two tell an ancient Celtic tale. This is the second to last performance in New Zealand, which perhaps explains the absence of programmes. [more] |
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