 KIA ORA KHALID at Opera House reviewed by John Smythe & Pepe Becker 15 Mar 2009 |
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A masterpiece that contributes at many levels We are instantly hooked by Gareth Farr’s composition and its execution by the band and cast, and equally impressed by Dave Armstrong’s characters, story and libretto; at the way these creators have worked together to place the right word on the right note and beat: not a simple task. [more] |
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KIA ORA KHALID at Opera House reviewed by Peter McKenzie 15 Mar 2009 |
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Thrilling music and a strong story I am ten years old. I’m in Mr Holmstead’s class at Houghton Valley School ...] Kia Ora Khalid is a show devoted to telling stories of refugees from war torn or poor countries without the economy to sustain large numbers of people. [more] |
 HEAR TO SEE at Opera House reviewed by Peter McKenzie 20 Mar 2011 |
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Amazing puppeteering in a story that could work better The story follows Ollie as he tries to get back to being one with nature. Or actually he does not try to get back to nature, nature tries to get back to him. [more] |
 PASSING WIND at Paramount reviewed by Hannah Smith 15 Mar 2011 |
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Inspired and kooky educative experience for kids and adults The things that Linsey Pollak can do with a rubber tube are genuinely amazing. In this 45 minute show, the self styled “instrument inventor” takes us on a musical journey in which he demonstrates how one can make a plethora of musical instruments out of common household objects. If something is hollow and has some holes in it, Linsey will pass wind through it with surprising results. Over the course of the show he blows a watering can, a feather duster, even a carrot – and, of course, our minds. Starting with the fairly simple balloon and garden hose, the instruments increase in complexity and cover an incredible range of sounds. [more] |
 KIDZONE GIGGLES LIVE! at Soundings - Te Papa reviewed by Hannah Smith 15 Mar 2011 |
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Green screen fun for diehard fans The Giggles is a TV show for preschool age children. Giggles Live is, surprise surprise, a live show version in which the audience of kids join forces with the Silly Pirate and others to prepare a special episode of The Giggles for TV. [more] |
 TE RAU O TE RANGI at Te Papa Tongarewa, Te Marae, Cable Street reviewed by Moana Ete 11 Mar 2013 |
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The love, the hardship, the journey It’s an important thing, I feel, to be powhiri’d onto a theatre space. I so often tumble into a show as if by moving train – I forget to look forward to what I’m about to see. To wait at the entrance with 150 or so children to be welcomed onto the Marae is an opportunity for me to prepare myself physically and spiritually for what I am about to experience. [more] |
 LIKE IT OR LOOP IT at Paramount reviewed by Moana Ete 11 Mar 2013 |
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Dancing with doo-dackies In the age of loop pedals and songs arranged entirely in a capella, Adam Page, multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire, is a living Forefather to this mind-boggling musical form. Adam brings to the Capital E National Children’s Theatre Festival a story about his unique learning journey and his lifelong love for music. [more] |
 SKY DANCER at Town Hall reviewed by Thomasin McKenzie (age 12) 9 Mar 2013 |
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Amazing music and design – but what about the story? The music was amazing. I felt like it was taking me on a journey to a musical forest of my imagination. It was exciting from the moment I sat down in my chair and I got pulled in when the orchestra started playing. [more] |
 TRACING HAMLET at Puzzling World reviewed by Sue Wards 17 Apr 2013 |
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Stimulating theatre in a labyrinthine setting Director Sara Brodie does it again for Wanaka's Festival of Colour, wrangling a large cast of mixed experience and talent to produce an action-packed and intellectually stimulating theatre experience. [more] |
 THEATRESPORTS - THE 2007 SEASON at Circa One reviewed by John Smythe 7 May 2007 |
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A failsafe good night out This is improv in the raw: the theatrical equivalent of high risk adventure tourism combined with the competitive thrills other team sports offer. [more] |
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