Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford Street
Reviews of productions held at Theatre Royal, 78 Rutherford Street
TENSE
Nelson
26/10/2023 - 27/10/2023
"A deep and troubling story told with heart and eloquence..
AILMENTS
Nelson
21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023
"Unfiltered and unphased: a brave performer and musician with a big voice and great comic timing..
RISE OF THE OLIVE
Nelson
24/10/2023 - 25/10/2023
"A whimsical, fantastical, somewhat non-sensical rollercoaster ride of absurd, surreal, sketch circus comedy..
Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Dodson Valley Rd
Nelson
01/06/2023 - 15/06/2023
"Cracking new Kiwi take on The Bard has audience in stitches..
DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy
Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth
16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024
"Randomness, uncertainty, absurdity, happiness, songs and Joy..
"Indian Ink does it again…. Delightful on all levels..
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THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington
09/03/2023 - 02/03/2024
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..
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The Impossible Has Already Happened
Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson
18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023
"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..
"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..
Fever: Return of the Ula
Nelson
28/10/2022 - 29/10/2022
"Light-hearted and raunchy with a strong message..
THE KING OF TAKING
Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington
14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023
"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..
"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MĀUI – TE MĀUI O NAINEI
Dunedin, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton
14/09/2022 - 29/02/2024
"Funny, heartfelt, confronting, welcoming, flawless – and needed in the current climate..
"Māori humour at its finest, funny, cheeky and truthful..
A NATURAL WOMAN: Celebrating the music of Carole King
Wellington, Nelson, Raumati
22/01/2022 - 06/05/2023
"An accomplished actor and pitch-perfect singer with backing that delivers a tight, slick, professional show..
"Music and banter to fill the soul and spread joy..
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WINDING UP
Nelson
10/08/2021 - 14/08/2021
"Sweet and heart-warming stuff..
THE LOOK OF LOVE
Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch
14/03/2020 - 20/02/2021
"A vocal and dramatic masterclass of effortlessness..
"Genuine charm and vocal prowess..
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ROMEO AND JULIET
Nelson, Motueka
16/01/2020 - 02/02/2020
"Fast-paced, seamless, always engaging..
THE WONDERWOMBS
Blenheim, Nelson
23/10/2019 - 26/10/2019
"Strong, brave, beautiful and sometimes bizarre with a bold message..
THE CLEARING
Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch
31/07/2019 - 02/11/2019
"A perplexing shadow world..
"Perplexing, intriguing, ambiguous, unknowable..
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MR RED LIGHT
Wellington, Blenheim, Dunedin, Nelson
15/10/2019 - 08/03/2020
"Bursting with magical, theatrical moments..
"Absurdist drama peppered with laughs, gasps and ‘wtf?/omg!’ moments..
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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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MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth
25/06/2019 - 07/09/2019
"Beautifully balances the comic and bawdy with the serious and heartfelt..
"An absolute masterclass in comedic Shakespearian performance..
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Rhian Sheehan A QUIET DIVIDE
Nelson
20/10/2018 - 21/10/2018
"An ever-lasting gob-stopper..
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET Classical & Contemporary Favourites
Nelson
13/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
"Strong and healthy troupe dances with energy and delight..
ANN-DROID
Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North
28/09/2018 - 19/10/2018
"Delightful and captivating..
"Outstanding use of animation and technology..
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