Nik Smythe

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 Nik Smythe has a Diploma in Applied Drama from Northland Polytechnic, Whangarei (1992). He wrote and performed theatre, music and poetry during the nineties; also worked for the Moving Image Centre as an administrator and presenter.

Father of one teenager, and son of John Smythe’s twin brother, Nik has written for Theatreview since 2006.

Nik Smythe's reviews

HEATWAVE

Auckland

13/10/2020 - 17/10/2020

"Take Action..

"A shame it’s still necessary now, let alone in 2030..
YĀTRĀ

Auckland

01/10/2020 - 10/10/2020

"Exploratory, impressionistic, poetic..
BLACK LOVER

Hastings, Auckland

09/09/2020 - 21/10/2020

"A tense, funny, brilliantly political narrative..

"Unearthing the realities of Anti-Black Racism..

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QUARANTINE COOKING WITH CLAUDE

Global

08/04/2020 - 22/04/2020

"Krazy kitchen lockdown lunacy..
MAN PARTS – Dannevirke's greatest female tenor

Wellington, Global

04/03/2016 - 31/05/2020

"Impressive showcase of ‘fledgling’ talent..

"Brilliantly funny..
Christmas at Te Parenga from THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER

Auckland

25/12/2016 - 25/12/2017

"Bountiful with impeccable eloquence..

"Performed and received with joy..
MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY

Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga

06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019

"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..

"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..

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MAGGOT

Wellington, Auckland

07/11/2017 - 24/03/2018

"Bursting with life, effort, risk and reward..

"Lice Girls..

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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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FINDING TEMERAIRE

Auckland

17/10/2017 - 21/10/2017

"Stirring, confronting, challenging .....
HORRIBLE HISTORIES the best of Barmy Britain

Auckland, Wellington, New Plymouth

01/10/2017 - 07/10/2017

"Accessible and highly entertaining..
SOFT TISSUE

Wellington, Auckland

26/09/2017 - 06/03/2019

"How society pressures women to perform: a powerful critique..

"Commanding, committed, entertaining..

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Super HUGH-Man – The Legend Lives On

Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Palmerston North

20/09/2017 - 03/10/2020

"Inspired by and crafted from love..

"Unpredictable, relatable, unmissable..

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AUNTY

Auckland, Wellington

12/09/2017 - 17/02/2018

"An entertaining and thought-provoking exposé of family..

"Fun Appetiser..

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SUCCESS

Auckland

23/08/2017 - 16/09/2017

"Misses the mark..

"Historical issues remain..
DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Auckland

23/08/2017 - 02/09/2017

"Beauty and the Sea Monster..

"Redemption and hope beyond bad choices..
NELL GWYNN

Auckland

17/08/2017 - 30/08/2017

"Restoration comedy triumph of superb acting..

"The Rebirth of the Theatre..

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HOW I MET MY FATHER

Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North

19/02/2017 - 09/08/2017

"Unvarnished, soul-sharing honesty..

"Impressive guts, flare and skills..

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RANTERSTANTRUM

Auckland

01/08/2017 - 12/08/2017

"Packs a powerful punch..

"Engaging and confronting psychological inquest..
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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LARGER THAN LIFE an adventure of epic proportions

Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland

08/06/2017 - 01/07/2017

"A real trip down memory lane..

"Hilarious and poignant cultural, historical and socio-political reverie..

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Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE

Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North

19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018

"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..

"Very inventive..

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