 reviewed by Kate Ward-Smythe 6 Apr 2009 |
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Engaging relevance in lively new version of classic Stoppard’s version of the play is lively and fluent, yet remains faithful to Chekhov’s original theme: the effect the rapid socio-economic change facing Russia in 1904 had on his countrymen – in particular, the dwindling power of the displaced aristocracy, and the emerging status of the bourgeoisie. [more] |
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reviewed by Janet McAllister (New Zealand Herald) 6 Apr 2009 |
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A fruitful harvest from Chekhov’s orchard Oh yes, we had great expectations – how could we not? The Bridge Project offers canonical plays interpreted by glamorously famous acting talent from both cultural capitals of the anglophone world – New York and London – under the direction of American Beauty's Sam Mendes. [more] |
 reviewed by Joanna Davies 21 Dec 2009 |
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‘Festive fun meets the Twilight Zone’ ’Tis the season for monologues. It seems everyone has something to say this Christmas, and they’re doing it one-by-one. At the beginning of the month it was the slick, in-your-face, reality-show styled Christ Almighty. Now it’s Tom Sainsbury’s The Christmas Monologues. [more] |
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Tempo Festival of Dance 2008 THE CHRONICLES at Hawkins Theatre, Papakura reviewed by Cat Gwynne 24 Oct 2008 |
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Colourful, hilarious, informative and real Fresh from Las Vegas where they competed in the World Hip Hop Championships, Legacy Dance Crew live up to their ‘Go Hard or Go Home’ maxim and ardently present an informative AND highly entertaining show for their community. [more] |
 THE CHRONICLES – LEGACY DANCE CREW at Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown reviewed by Lyne Pringle 1 Mar 2008 |
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Infectious joy and commitment pulls in the punters Te Whaea was pumping last night with a full house, long waiting list and palpable excitement in the crowd – they get my vote for best audience of the Fringe. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 14 Jun 2009 |
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Bringing lightness to dirt, dust and death The Clean House is a play that touches us in different ways and gets people talking afterwards, or it did after Circa’s opening night. Everyone I spoke to was surprised by it, in a positive way. [more] |
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reviewed by Laurie Atkinson (The Dominion Post) 17 Jun 2009 |
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A mix of laughter and tears If you find there’s a shortage of apples this month you can blame The Blackening at Bats and The Clean House at Circa, for in both plays apples litter the stage and are symbols for a lost happiness in the former and a present and future happiness in the latter. [more] |
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reviewed by Lynn Freeman (Capital Times) 17 Jun 2009 |
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Frustrating to watch This is one of those annoying plays that changes its mind about what it is around halfway through. Having been farcically funny in the first half, we get pathos and real emotion in the second, too late for us to suddenly care about this weird mix of women and their cleaning/anti cleaning phobias. [more] |
 reviewed by Terry MacTavish 7 Apr 2007 |
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Exhilarating blend of fantasy and reality Wahoo! Cries of triumph (and gasps of relief) at the successful lift-off of the Fortune’s 2007 season. After the ghastly grounding of 6 Dance Lessons in 6 Weeks with great loss of revenue and confidence, this sparkling production of The Clean House is soaring high. Its flights of fancy mingle with a poignant realism to provide an entertainment that is both funny and mind-expanding. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 3 Apr 2013 |
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Satire and surprises aplenty The central premise is that Strepsiades (David Lawrence) wants his lazy horse-loving son Pheidippides (Julia Harrison) to go to a university presided over by Vice Chancellor Socrates (Salesi Le’ota) and graduate as a lawyer so that he can argue his way out of having to pay his debts: a clear reflection of rich list tax evaders. The more things change … [more] |
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