Review Archive
Karen has been a part of the teaching profession for over thirty years. She has taught New Entrants through to Year 13 and is currently a high school English teacher. She has been a Head of English, a Head of Music and for many years was a member of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Orchestra as a Double Bass player.
In recent years Karen has helped organize English and Music Conferences for teachers, and whilst working as a Primary teacher participated in, and conducted several music festivals. She assists with House Music competitions and school shows – this year (2016) she picked up the bass again and has thoroughly enjoyed getting back into performing.
In her own time Karen is a crafter at heart, quilting, beaded jewellery and book / card making being the mainstay of her interest. She is also a keen theatre goer and makes the most of the festivals that come to the Hawke’s Bay.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
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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VINCENT
Havelock North
04/10/2017 - 24/07/2019
"An exceptional performance..
"Spellbinding..
NO HOLDS BARD
Wellington, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Waiheke Island, Havelock North, Hamilton, Tauranga
16/05/2013 - 11/08/2018
"Cleverly written and performed with consummate skill..
"Excites and delights..
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SONGS FOR THE FALLEN
Auckland, Nelson, Havelock North, Dunedin
28/09/2016 - 13/10/2016
"Formidable team keeps up incredible pace..
"Helter-skelter spiral from abandonment..
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WHEN WE DEAD AWAKEN
Wellington, Palmerston North, Dunedin
19/02/2016 - 01/10/2016
"A rarefied atmosphere of psychological and metaphysical intrigue..
"Passion and commitment..
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand – FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN
Havelock North, Wellington
27/07/2006 - 04/11/2015
"In love again with the era, Dietrich and her voice..
"Transported with sensitivity and humour..
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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER
Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson
27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017
"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..
"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..
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KISS THE FISH
Nelson, Napier, Auckland, Gisborne, Christchurch, Whangarei, Wellington, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Dunedin
10/08/2013 - 26/07/2015
"Resounding applause..
"The joke of human progress revealed..
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BOMBSHELLS
Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings, Paraparaumu, Wellington, Palmerston North, Christchurch
21/03/2007 - 15/10/2013
"Unforgettable characters, writing and performance..
"Sheer brilliance..
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