Suter Theatre
Reviews of productions held at Suter Theatre
CAN I LIVE?
Nelson
22/10/2023 - 22/10/2023
"Poetic, frenetic, rhythmic, compelling and engaging exploration of the privilege of environmental activism..
All of Us
Nelson
27/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"A compelling story with plenty of humour and great dramatic writing..
SCATTERGUN: After the Death of Rūaumoko
Auckland, Nelson
28/07/2022 - 04/05/2024
"The audience shout accolades, rising and roaring “Bravo, bravo”...
"A Shakespeare for all New Zealand..
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APERTURE The life and work of Ans Westra
Nelson, New Plymouth, Upper Hutt
24/10/2019 - 16/07/2021
"Gets under the skin of Ans Westra and will get under your skin too..
"A tour de force and labour of love..
CONVERSATIONS WITH DEAD RELATIVES
Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington
13/10/2018 - 11/05/2019
"An interesting journey through the past..
"A stimulating weave of familial threads..
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MAUNGATAPU
Nelson
16/10/2017 - 25/11/2017
"Warts and all dramatisation impressive..
"Rather forgettable characters..
THE ORCHID AND THE CROW
Wairarapa, Tauranga, Nelson
11/10/2017 - 26/10/2017
"Funny and moving..
"Moving, inspiring, outstanding..
Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon
Havelock North, Tauranga, Nelson, Wairarapa
04/10/2017 - 28/10/2017
"Playful performers invite audience to shine too..
"Impressive..
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MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson
12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Simply lovely to watch..
"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..
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JANE DOE
Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill
06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019
"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..
"Extremely engaging and constructive..
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WHITE MAN BEHIND A DESK: LIVE
Wellington, Nelson
09/05/2017 - 22/10/2017
"One white man worth watching..
"Top-drawer brilliance deserves bigger audience..
THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE
Wanaka, Nelson, Invercargill, Wellington
18/04/2017 - 10/11/2018
"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..
"A masterclass in entertainment..
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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin
18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023
"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..
"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..
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Ben Hurley’s EARTH PLANET WORLD
Nelson
22/10/2016 - 23/10/2016
"Engaging, intelligent and funny..
THE SOUTH AFREAKINS
Napier, Invercargill, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, South Waikato
04/08/2016 - 01/11/2019
"Brilliant observational storytelling..
"Humour, truth, darkness and familiarity..
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THE DUNSTAN CREEK HAUNTING
Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Auckland, Nelson, Wellington
16/04/2016 - 20/07/2019
"Kiwi ghost story with an eerie twist gets audience jumping..
"Entertainingly chill..
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MISS JEAN BATTEN
Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Dunedin
29/03/2016 - 24/09/2018
"Soaringly majestic flight through a storm of memories and emotion..
"Many clever moments..
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MANIFESTO 2083
Wellington, Nelson, Auckland, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Christchurch
29/09/2015 - 02/09/2017
"Thought-provoking and well-produced..
"Totally subversive and utterly intriguing..
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IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…
Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill
02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018
"A riot – in every sense..
"Uplifting despite harsh message..
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No More Dancing in the Good Room
Auckland, Havelock North, Wellington, Nelson
28/04/2015 - 21/10/2016
"Comedy and drama conveyed to perfection..
"Raw, uplifting power..
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SISTERS IN ARMS
Dunedin, Nelson
10/10/2014 - 19/10/2014
"Thought-provoking explorations..
"Women's war tales told in unusual collaboration..
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HEART GOES BOOM/HEAD GOES BANG
Wellington, Nelson, Wanaka, Auckland
06/05/2014 - 08/04/2017
"Questioning of the universe through grief-tinted glasses..
"Startling intensity..