Lindsay Clark

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Lindsay Clark has been involved with performing arts education and theatre for over 40 years. Her work in education has ranged from lecturing in English and drama at the University of Canterbury and contracts for the Ministry of Education and NZQA, to running and adjudicating the Sheilah Winn Festival of Shakespeare in Schools for Canterbury and Invercargill. As adviser in English and drama for the (then) Christchurch Teacher’s College, she have been involved with workshops and presentations for both English and drama. Lindsay also served for nine years on The Court Theatre Trust Board, with special interest in fostering links with schools.

In theatre, Lindsay has directed both professionally and for the Canterbury Repertory Society, serving for many years on that committee. As co-founder of the Good Will Shakespeare Trust she co-directed Summer Shakespeare for the Christchurch City Council for several years and most recently The Wind in the Willows. The Canterbury Young Shakespeare Company was an offshoot of the Good Will Shakespeare Trust, dedicated to working with talented young people on professionally mounted productions of the Bard.

Most recently Lindsay’s theatre making is limited to fund raising for causes such as the Ngaio Marsh Trust. She has written theatre reviews for The Press but in recent years exclusively for Theatreview. ‘The itch does not go away with scratching.’

Lindsay Clark's reviews

Fairystories

Christchurch

10/04/2024 - 13/04/2024

"Exceptionally strong cast handle action and music with assurance...
Every Brilliant Thing

Christchurch

06/04/2024 - 04/05/2024

"A sparkling exercise in positivity...
We've Got So Much To Talk About

Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland

13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023

"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...

"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...

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The Appleton Ladies Potato Race

Christchurch

05/08/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Race falls short despite winning cast and premise..
Next to Normal

Christchurch

17/06/2023 - 22/07/2023

"A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph..
Woyzeck (Tom Waits musical)

Christchurch

14/04/2023 - 29/04/2023

"Reveals the essential tackiness of much we associate with power and influence..
Be Like Billy ?

Christchurch

25/03/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Cheeky, cheerful, charming, amusing, musical – and moving..
Rēwena

Christchurch

25/03/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Generosity of spirit, modelled for us with irresistible good cheer..
Sportsball

Christchurch

25/02/2023 - 25/02/2023

"The display and ball work make for an engaging time and admiring exclamations..
I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me

Dunedin, Christchurch

13/10/2022 - 10/02/2023

"At once thoughtful, funny and absorbing, the compilation and performance are a theatrical treat...

"The magic here is the nostalgia..
BETWEEN A CLOWN AND A DARK PLACE

Christchurch

04/11/2020 - 06/11/2020

"Entertaining and sincere engagement with fear..
THE CIRCUS OF ERRORS

Global

10/04/2020 - 10/04/2020

"Cleverly patterned images and a fine sense of intrigue..
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Christchurch

22/02/2020 - 14/03/2020

"Riveting, compelling..

"Fresh exploration gives pause for thought..
TREASURE ISLAND

Christchurch

29/01/2020 - 16/02/2020

"Impossible not to like..

"The joy of being ridiculous celebrated with real flair..
GLADYS AND ALFIE an Invercargill love story

Lyttelton

17/01/2020 - 25/01/2020

"Thoroughly well-crafted performances..
JULIET & ROMEO

Christchurch

16/05/2019 - 20/11/2019

"Unapologetic fun offered with verve and nerve..

"A clever, energetic production..
AU KO TUVALU

Christchurch

12/09/2019 - 21/09/2019

"Vitality and undeniable significance..
THE PINK HAMMER

Christchurch

07/09/2019 - 05/10/2019

"Unsubtle mix of onstage comedy and offstage drama..
THE FATHER

Christchurch

03/08/2019 - 24/08/2019

"A 'tough, sinewy' exploration of the impact of dementia..

"Illuminates with humour, compassion and humanity..
WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton

26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020

"A glorious and passionate production..

"Invigorating ensemble work..

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HAMLET

New Plymouth, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin

25/06/2019 - 08/09/2019

"Slick production plays at a cracking pace..

"Triumphant revelling in challenges..

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THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (and the Robber!)

Christchurch

10/07/2019 - 20/07/2019

"Enthusiastic choruses of participation..