Ruth Agnew

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 Ruth has extensive experience in the Christchurch theatre scene, as an actor, director and drama teacher. Her theatre, film and book reviews have appeared in The Press and Canta.

Ruth Agnew's reviews

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Christchurch

02/03/2024 - 06/04/2024

"Dream cast and first-class surprises make Express an absolute triumph..

The Odyssey

Christchurch

11/01/2024 - 28/01/2024

"Physical humour and theatrical creativity ensure that this Odyssey is an epic success...

Dance Nation

Christchurch

23/09/2023 - 21/10/2023

"Stellar ensemble cast pour their heart and soles into triumphant Dance Nation...

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Christchurch

11/02/2023 - 11/03/2023

"A sparking romantic romp..

"Kiwi version of Sense and Sensibility more pantomime than period drama..

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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Christchurch

10/06/2022 - 18/06/2022

"Absolutely enchanting..

THE QUARANTINE DIARIES

Christchurch

01/07/2020 - 04/07/2020

"So much to love in this excellent ensemble piece..

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2019

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 21/12/2019

"Fun, festive fare..

CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT

Christchurch

13/12/2018 - 15/12/2018

"Supernatural post-apocalyptic vampire horrors balanced with heart-warming fare..

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2018)

Christchurch

01/12/2018 - 22/12/2018

"They certainly earn their figgy pudding..

OLIVER TWIST

Lyttelton

13/12/2016 - 30/12/2016

"Breathing new life into a classic tale..

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Christchurch

30/11/2016 - 17/12/2016

"A fabulous festive way to entertain friends and family..

PUSS IN BOOTS

Christchurch

28/09/2016 - 08/10/2016

"Another Court Theatre triumph of excellent children's theatre..

NOT IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Wellington, Invercargill, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North

01/03/2014 - 24/06/2017

"Devastating yet wanted more..

"The importance of this work cannot be overstated..

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ROAD

Lyttelton

13/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"As relevant now as it was 25 years ago..