Lexie Matheson ONZM
Lexie has been active in the professional performing arts since 1970, joining the Theatre Corporate company under Raymond Hawthorne in 1976 where she remained as a member of the company until April 1979. Following seasons at The Fortune and at Centrepoint she formed her own company based at Whanganui’s Four Seasons Theatre specialising in performances of New Zealand works in schools for young people as well as main bill productions.
Moving then to Kirikiriroa Hamilton and later to Ōtautahi Christchurch, Lexie formed Troupers Live Theatrix based at The Arts Centre of Christchurch and, while continuing to tour schools, she created many main bill productions and, until 1998, ran a small theatre school.
Lexie was a member of the Christchurch Theatre Trust Board for eight years, acted in numerous productions at the Court Theatre, completed four terms on the NZ Theatre Federation National Executive and eight years as Deputy Chair of the Christchurch Community Arts Council.
Following funded travel to the UK, EU, US, and Canada to study Shakespeare production, she settled in Auckland and took up the role of Business Manager at Auckland University’s Maidment Theatre. After eight years in this role Lexie was appointed Senior Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology leading the Event Management academic programmes until 2016 when she added the role of Academic Equity Leader to her portfolio.
Lexie began her reviewing work with the Whanganui Chronicle in 1980 and has since reviewed for The Listener, The Christchurch Star, The Christchurch Press (five years) and for www.gaynz.com. She has reviewed for Theatreview since 2009 and has been Associate Editor (Auckland) since 2022.
Lexie Matheson ONZM's reviews
Ruia Te Kākano: HOKIA KI NGĀ MAUNGA – Return to the Mountains
Auckland
06/07/2015 - 11/07/2015
"Clear, captivating and witty weave of traditional and contemporary..
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
Auckland
11/06/2015 - 17/06/2015
"A sensual feast for eyes, ears and heart..
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Auckland
10/06/2015 - 15/06/2015
"Well liked..
TREATS
Auckland
04/06/2015 - 13/06/2015
"Substantive..
"Something to think about and discuss..
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CLUB PARADISO
Auckland, Wellington
02/06/2015 - 17/08/2019
"Shocking, surprising, insightful..
"It doesn’t get better – or scarier – than this..
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN
Auckland
28/05/2015 - 13/06/2015
"Stakes too Low..
"Ambiguity creates unsettling power..
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CHEKHOV GONE WILDE
Auckland
20/05/2015 - 30/05/2015
"Flashes of glory, sadness, silliness and great humanity..
NOT ABOUT HEROES
Auckland
01/05/2015 - 07/05/2015
"Rich and satisfying..
BEARDS! BEARDS! BEARDS!
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland
12/03/2015 - 28/08/2016
"Colourful characters, catchy songs, plenty of energy, great fun!..
"Full and delicious with a heart and a message..
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GREEDY CAT
Auckland
28/03/2015 - 18/04/2015
"Bray’s best..
ON THE CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES OF HILLARY CLINTON TAKING ME AS HER YOUNG LOVER
Hamilton, Auckland, NYC, USA, Takaka, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin
16/02/2015 - 08/10/2016
"The real presidential debate..
"Top-notch satire ★★★★★..
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THE NON-SURGEONS GUIDE TO THE APPENDECTOMY
Auckland
03/03/2015 - 07/03/2015
"We lost the patient..
"More to be achieved..
THE RIVER TALKS
Auckland
25/02/2015 - 27/02/2015
"Unique and fascinating theatre with a message..
VOW
Auckland
25/02/2015 - 27/02/2015
"Performed with confidence and that hint of arrogance that comes from sincerity..
WANTED THOUGHTS: Mike Loader
Auckland, Wellington
24/02/2015 - 12/03/2015
"Insightful and bold..
"A serious comedian with great skills..
THE AROHA PROJECT - Room 1334
Auckland
14/02/2015 - 14/02/2015
"Disturbing truth in action with great production values..
MATTHEW HARVEY BLOWS UP!
Auckland
14/02/2015 - 28/02/2015
"Fun, funny, political, rich in irony, sharp in satire..
ROMEO AND JULIET
Auckland
04/12/2014 - 13/12/2014
"Timeless tale of love gets shot in the arm from young Shakespeareans..
"Keeping it real, spontaneous and new..
MOTHER COURAGE and her Children
Auckland
31/10/2014 - 08/11/2014
"‘Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose’..
THE TAUTAI OF DIGITAL WINDS
Auckland
05/08/2014 - 16/08/2014
"Digital Winds Blow Fierce But Too Long..
"Fascinating, rich in emotion, performed with passion..
THE GOOD SOUL OF SZECHUAN
Auckland
26/07/2014 - 17/08/2014
"Brecht-Through Experience..
"Funny, outrageous, unpleasant at times yet very moving..
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PŪTŌRINO HILL
Auckland, Wellington
01/07/2014 - 19/07/2014
"Period piece a cutting take on realities of modern New Zealand..
"A profound work of considerable theatrical dexterity..
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