 reviewed by John Smythe 1 Mar 2013 |
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Powerful writings and readings Now Downes’ focus is more on Mansfield’s awareness of social injustice, the quest for survival in the face of insuperable odds and her own mortality. And the paradox here is that her resistance is not to her impending premature death but to succumbing to the fear of it, and to maudlin self pity. [more] |
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reviewed by Laurie Atkinson (The Dominion Post) 1 Mar 2013 |
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Seizing the quest for life lived to the full I seem to remember that Cathy Downes started her solo play, the acclaimed The Case for Katherine Mansfield, by standing on her head. As the title suggests she is not as athletic in Talking of Katherine Mansfield, but she is just as compelling as she was all those years ago. [more] |
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TALKING OF KATHERINE MANSFIELD at The Riverbank Centre reviewed by Mark Houlahan 14 Apr 2013 |
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So magical and forceful You might think we can move on now from Mansfield. And you might think that playwrights and scriptwriters would find other New Zealand subjects. She is surely the most ‘represented’ historical figure in New Zealand drama: there seem to be more scripts about her any anyone else. And yet, as Cathy Downes shows in her riveting new show, we are only just now digesting what Mansfield might mean. [more] |
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TALKING OF KATHERINE MANSFIELD at The Riverbank Centre reviewed by David Stevens 6 Apr 2013 |
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Admirable intentions and several wonderful moments It isn’t often we get to see a love affair being played out on stage – right before our very eyes – but that’s what happens here. The splendid Cathy Downes obviously adores her subject, Katherine Mansfield, and is generous enough to share that love with us. Once it gets going it is very successful. [more] |
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TALKING OF KATHERINE MANSFIELD at Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 93 Victoria Rd, Devonport reviewed by Bronwyn Elsmore 7 Apr 2013 |
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A worthy reminder or compelling introduction When Ms Downes moves into the scripted pieces on KM’s life the performance takes off – the rhythm of the words becomes established, the performance takes on new life and begins to sing and captivate. From this point there is no doubting the skill of the Actress: her exquisite sense of timing, her facial expressions and body language complement the words and reveal her interpretations of the Writer’s feelings and intentions. [more] |
 TAMA MA at Concert Chamber - Town Hall, THE EDGE reviewed by Raewyn Whyte (New Zealand Herald) 11 Oct 2008 |
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Free spirits, dancing towards heaven A sustained standing ovation greeted dancers Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete at the closing of Tama Ma on opening night. [more] |
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TAMA MA at Concert Chamber - Town Hall, THE EDGE reviewed by Jack Gray 10 Oct 2008 |
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New Zealand contemporary dance at its most excellent Tama Ma is the stunning result of two years of hard graft by two of Aotearoa's most gifted and lauded dancers, Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal, and a fantastic debut performance to herald the national premiere of their newly minted Okareka Dance Company. [more] |
 reviewed by Lyne Pringle 9 Jul 2009 |
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Love is a duel Tama Ma, the hit dance show by Taane Mete and Tairoa Royal, is a must see event! It is rare to see such complicity and love expressed on stage; their partnership is extraordinary. [more] |
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reviewed by Jennifer Shennan (The Dominion Post) 10 Jul 2009 |
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Power, strength and much depth The imagery and content of the performance, by two males with such powerful, well-muscled, smooth-skinned, beautifully proportioned torsos and strong limbs, resonated with the strength of toi whakairo carving and sculpture, that hallmarks traditional Maori art. [more] |
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reviewed by Sue Cheesman 26 Jun 2009 |
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Powerful journey from boyhood to manhood Tama Ma has five sections presented as an “autobiographical dance journey” performed by Taane Mete and Taiaroa Royal. Bodies honed and mapped by years of extensive dance training, their performance extols power, skill and artistry. [more] |
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