Review Archive
[Editor’s note: Max Rashbrooke is a journalist and writer https://www.maxrashbrooke.net/more-about-me ]
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Le comte Ory (The Count Ory)
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
30/05/2024 - 29/06/2024
"A production of fizzing vitality and imaginative presentation...
"A comedy of disguises..
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Transmission: Beta
Wellington
18/05/2024 - 15/06/2024
"Living inside history: a chic and powerful success..
"Play offers window into unprocessed pandemic memories..
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Mansfield Park
Wellington, Auckland
17/04/2024 - 21/04/2024
"A most ingenious contrivance - and Fanny is delightful!..
"In times of job cuts, genocide, and climate change, an adventure into the West is a lovely distraction...
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LOST LEAR
Wellington
14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
"A brilliant premise is found wanting..
"Astonishingly insightful, moving and surprising..
GRAVITY & GRACE
Wellington
07/03/2024 - 10/03/2024
"A triumphant portrayal of failure..
"Refreshing and reassuring insights into fallible humanity superbly presented..
Bluebeard's Castle
Wellington, Christchurch
10/08/2023 - 12/08/2023
"Exceptional production of a dark love story..
"Magnificent performances of a multi-layered masterpiece...
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INTO THE WOODS
Wellington
27/04/2023 - 06/05/2023
"Ensemble cast delivers Sondheim’s all-important lyrics and rhythmic gymnastics with stamina, enjoyment and commitment..
"Crafted with love and attention to detail..
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR
Wellington
18/03/2023 - 25/03/2023
"The music and performances are so strong they outweigh the strange design choices..
"Stellar performances in tale of star-crossed lovers..
In Bed with Schoenberg
Wellington
25/02/2023 - 17/03/2023
"Darker notes of a contradictory life..
"Universal themes of being misunderstood, underappreciated and displaced resonate amid the comedy..
IHITAI ‘AVEI’A - STAR NAVIGATOR
Porirua
09/12/2022 - 11/12/2022
"Lead roles full of endeavour..
"Creative, exciting and entirely relevant to present-day Aotearoa..
MACBETH
Auckland, Wellington
21/09/2022 - 09/10/2022
"Opening the gates of hell..
"Brooding set perfect for stars..
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LES MISERABLES
Wellington
19/08/2022 - 04/09/2022
"Tortured tale of redemption – full of energy, pathos and humour..
"Powerful, glorious and jaw-dropping – a must for fans and newcomers alike!..
LA TRAVIATA
Wellington
09/07/2022 - 16/07/2022
"Moving and poignant..
"Carefully designed ingenuity..
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HIS/HERSTORY An Outstanding Double Bill
Wellington
22/04/2022 - 14/05/2022
"Theatre double bill captures the human narrative of war..
"Engaging, inventive, enriching..
RICHARD II
Wellington
18/08/2016 - 27/08/2016
"A Shakespeare for Brexit times..
"Fresh, fruity and pertinent..
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