 CIRQUE ICI: SECRET at Odlins Plaza, Taranki Wharf reviewed by Helen Sims (The Lumiere Reader) 25 Feb 2008 |
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Dark challenge to conventional expectations Secret feels almost like an anti-circus work – created and performed by Johann Le Guillerm (and his assorted assistants) it is dark and moody, almost hostile. [more] |
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CIRQUE ICI: SECRET at Odlins Plaza, Taranki Wharf reviewed by Ann Hunt (The Dominion Post) 25 Feb 2008 |
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A different kind of master for the ring When you see Cirque Ici – and you must – be prepared to leave all your expectations of what a circus should be, at the door. If you do, you will enter a realm of magic hitherto unknown, and you will be amazed once again, at the wonder of the world and its beings. [more] |
 reviewed by John Smythe 12 Sep 2010 |
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Spectacle with a message There is no aerial work in this show; it is song, dance, acrobatics, feats of strength, contortion and juggling – with all manner of objects and bodies – all packaged in African sensuality, which is lively, joyful, pumping with energy and happily devoid of vamp, camp or sleaze. [more] |
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reviewed by Kate Ward-Smythe 16 Sep 2010 |
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Unstoppable energy and sheer exuberance needs editing and better technical support The unique appeal of Winston Riddle’s Circus of Sensuality MOTHER AFRICA lies in the wild, raw exuberance of his 40-strong multi-talented cast of dancers, singers, musicians, contortionists and other colourful characters. Sourced from nine African Nations, they fill the stage and openly share their infectious warmth and unifying happiness. [more] |
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reviewed by Jacqueline Smith (New Zealand Herald) 17 Sep 2010 |
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Prepare to be happily freaked out Extraordinary performers produce some hair-raising moments Well, they certainly got their timing spot on – Aucklanders are soggy to their bones at the moment. But the beaming smiles, cheery bongos and helzapoppin dancing of these crazy African performers took the audience to their hot, sunny and dry mother continent ... [more] |
 reviewed by Adey Ramsel 12 Aug 2012 |
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Homegrown fetish, fantasy and nightmare with mystery, humour, pathos, menace and gorgeous bodies Bizarre and brilliant, this dark, sexy cavalcade of burlesque teams up with circus and cabaret to titillate its audience to the edge of their seats. Just as you think you have the level of the joke, or the measure of the talent on show or the dexterity that sees you gape at the amazing feats performed before your eyes, you realise you know nothing. [more] |
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CIRQUE NON SEQUITUR at Meteor Theatre reviewed by Dr Karen Barbour 1 Jul 2012 |
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Tantalising images disrupted by humour; fantasy juxtaposed with hyper-realism … In the centre of the cavernous Meteor Theatre, the focus is a raised stage with a pole in one corner. Decorated with a glowing, scarlet table set with fruit and sweet things, the stage is framed by sumptuous folds of hanging crimson silks. From four sides the audience for the Fuel Festival presentation of Cirque Non Sequitur waits, glasses of wine in hand, in anticipation of the action to come. [more] |
 CLASS COMEDIANS 2012 GRADUATES ARE UNDERAGE, ENRAGED AND UNCAGED at The Basement Studio, Lower Greys Ave reviewed by Jan Maree 3 May 2013 |
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Gotta love these young guns having a go But what do you do if you want to keep going at comedy? Hook up with the other keen beans and put on a show. So, very simply The 2012 Graduates we are seated to meet are just that: six graduates of last year’s programme with (supposedly) more experience under their belts and some sparkling new gags to wow and entertain. [more] |
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New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2010 CLASS COMEDIANS SHOWCASE - WELLINGTON at San Francisco Bathhouse, 171 Cuba St reviewed by Mel Camp 15 May 2010 |
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All seven show ability and originality The future is bright! “Class Comedians is a yearly programme in which comedians mentor a class of school students, hand picked from try-outs earlier in the year, and help refined their talents both in creative and performance aspects” explains the media release. [more] |
 CLAUDIA O’DOHERTY: MONSTER OF THE DEEP 3D (AUS) at Club Ivy, The Garden Club, 13B Dixon St reviewed by Maryanne Cathro 4 May 2010 |
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Completely fruit loopy idea is genius In the world of the comedy festival, stand up is the primary solo genre. Every now and then however, there is a solo show that defies genrifying. Like Toby Hadoke’s Moths Ate My Dr Who Scarf last year, Claudia O’Doherty’s Monster of the Deep 3D tries something completely different. [more] |
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