 PESO MEDIO at Kings & Queens, Performing Arts Centre reviewed by Alexandra Kolb 14 Oct 2010 |
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Palpable eroticism and admirable stamina It has always proven a challenge to translate the tango, which as a popular dance of embrace was born in Buenos Aires and Montevideo between 1860 and 1890, into choreographic images showcased on stage. One of the tricky aspects is the need to convert a face-to-face positioning between the partners into more audience-friendly formations ... [more] |
 PETER HELLIAR: HELLRAISER at SKYCITY Theatre reviewed by Nik Smythe 25 May 2007 |
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Bare-bones standup ... Apart from being Australian and a celebrity, albeit one I wasn’t familiar with myself, there’s little to distinguish Helliar’s production from the others. In fact he may well be the among the most generic – and/or unpretentious – but we laughed and laughed and at the end we left with high levels of serotonin in our brains, so mission accomplished. He is highly skilled in the craft of rambling on about mostly pointless rubbish. [more] |
 reviewed by Jennifer Shennan (The Dominion Post) 2 Nov 2009 |
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Pure ballet brilliance Russell Kerr choreographed two million steps for this blockbuster ballet Peter Pan, and the dancers clearly relish them all. Nuances stitched in to the choreography bring poignant moments to a rib-tickling, toe-tapping, swashbuckling show for the child in all of us. [more] |
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reviewed by Raewyn Whyte (New Zealand Herald) 4 Dec 2009 |
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Applause richly deserved for rollicking performance Royal NZ Ballet whisks audience away for a delightful frolic in Neverland The Royal NZ Ballet's touring production of Peter Pan fully deserves the accolades which have been heaped upon it. [more] |
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reviewed by Jenny Stevenson 31 Oct 2009 |
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Spirited performances strong on character Out of choreographer Russell Kerr’s considerable oeuvre of works (72 ballets in total), Peter Pan must surely be a strong contender for the title of his ‘masterpiece’. Ten years after its original creation, in 1999, it still delights – crammed with fantasy and colour, and with its idiosyncratic choreographic style impeccably reflecting the nuances of Philip Norman’s witty score. [more] |
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reviewed by Terri Ripeka Crawford 11 Dec 2009 |
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A window to magical world of adventure, secrets and spectacle After a Nationwide tour, the RNZB is happy to close their season in the Waikato at The Founders Theatre. The anticipating audience at the Wednesday Eve showing is lightly humming with a quiet exuberance. A real family affair: lots of Mum’s with their ballet daughters in special pink frocks. [more] |
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reviewed by Kerri Fitzgerald 19 Nov 2009 |
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Dancing with relish hooks audience into the magical energy A rip snorting family treasure spills out on stage to please those want to retain the child inside and who pursue fun, action and adventure. Peter Pan is a grand serving of dance; there are lashings of colour and vibrancy, dollops of robust dance and layers of smooth timing. A constant stream of humour bubbles through the piece. [more] |
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reviewed by Kasey Dewar 15 Nov 2009 |
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A hit with children and adults alike Russell Kerr created Peter Pan in 1999. Now 10 years old, its high energy choreography, incorporating snippets of dances from foot stomping Spanish-style steps to the Charleston, still delights audiences. Philip Norman as the composer ensures the choreography of each group of characters is complemented by small touches such as “army-style” sounds for the Lost Boys and delicate tinkling bells for Tinkerbell. [more] |
 PETER RABBIT at Kitchen Garden, Hamilton Gardens reviewed by Gail Pittaway 19 Feb 2012 |
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The right play in the right place by the right people for the right length of time Full House Productions have made a charming re-creation of this sunny little tale with a few innovative twists. Only the animals speak words; Mr McGregor speaks like a drunken Yorkshireman and only his cat can translate his words. [more] |
 PHILIP PATSTON GIVES YOU A BIT OF WHAT HE’S GOT at Fringe Bar, Cnr Cuba & Vivian reviewed by John Smythe 21 May 2009 |
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Catch it Philip Patston’s relaxed and amiable ‘sit down’ comedy set offers a new perspective on everyday things from the point of few of a gay disabled vegetarian social entrepreneur comedian who sometimes has serious ideas and occasionally trains bus drivers. [more] |
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