Review Archive
[Editor’s note: Sarah is an established journalist and writer. https://www.sarahcatherall.co.nz/about/ ]
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
End of Summer Time
Wellington
04/05/2024 - 09/06/2024
"Rutherford superb in latest play in ‘Dickie’ saga..
"Amusement, laughter, gasps and ‘oof’s at the slings and arrows launched by life..
Lads on the Island
Wellington
03/02/2024 - 02/03/2024
"Friendships and relationships explored .....
"An exceptional production of a literally extra-ordinary play..
The Supper Club
Wellington, Christchurch
20/01/2024 - 17/08/2024
"Prepare to be wooed and charmed..
"Expect the unexpected – our superstar never disappoints..
A Very PopRox Christmas
Wellington
12/12/2023 - 16/12/2023
"Nativity improv rollicking good laugh..
"A smart and witty production that interweaves biblical belief and fun fiction..
WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT
Auckland, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington
30/03/2023 - 02/12/2023
"The art of Waiting for Godot..
"Profoundly entertaining. Don’t wait, book now...
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Bright Star
Wellington
17/11/2023 - 25/11/2023
"Infectious energy from charming cast and lively musicians uplifting and heartening..
"Shines with plot twists and toe-tapping music..
The Importance of Being Earnest
Wellington
07/10/2023 - 04/11/2023
"Classic play with a contemporary twist..
"Wilde’s deliciously eloquent text delivered with fluency in a refreshing production..
The Sun and The Wind
Tauranga, Auckland
28/07/2023 - 24/03/2024
"Perfect performances enable audiences to consider the effects of intergenerational trauma..
"Inspired writing, great performances, and totally committed storytelling..
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Prima Facie
Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North
24/06/2023 - 26/05/2024
"Cracking courtroom tour-de-force mentally and emotionally spellbinding..
"A stunning and challenging night of theatre..
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THE COVEN ON GREY STREET
Wellington
29/04/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Seasoned cast of veteran actors superb..
"A rich theatrical treat on many levels..
THE TEMPEST
Wellington
11/02/2023 - 26/02/2023
"The calm before The Tempest, with humour..
"A clearly expressed, visually interesting and stimulating celebration of Summer Shakespeare’s 40th year..
PINOCCHIO The Pantomime
Wellington
26/11/2022 - 23/12/2022
"New panto dame shines in Pinocchio – a classic fairytale with a contemporary twist..
"Full of fun and rich in resonance, guaranteed to appeal to all age groups..
TITLE AND DEED
Wellington, Dunedin
14/09/2022 - 24/03/2023
"Exquisitely crafted fragments..
"Steven Ray captivating in TAHI Festival play..
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DROP DEAD GORGEOUS – A Drag Murder Miss-tery
Wellington
20/09/2022 - 24/09/2022
"High-heel drama keeps audience and guest detective guessing..
"A game of intrigue with dramatic twists and a satisfying double climax..
NGĀ RORIRORI
Wellington
18/06/2022 - 25/06/2022
"More about the how than the what or why..
"A sleek and creative romp through a mad chase to be heard and understood..
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CRINGE WORTHY 80s!
Palmerston North, Wellington
06/11/2021 - 11/06/2022
"Cringeworthy and so much fun..
"A unique blend of warmth, humour and spirit..
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TIMBERRR…!
Wellington, Palmerston North
08/04/2022 - 13/08/2022
"Assured, successful, warmly recommended..
"Cutting through the blokeish obstacles..
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SUNDAYS AT IRA'S
Wellington
02/04/2022 - 16/04/2022
"Let Yourself Go..
"A nostalgic and heartfelt back journey to Broadway's heyday..
ROXY: A New Hollywood Cabaret
Wellington
08/12/2021 - 18/12/2021
"Slick and cheeky, Roxy is a fantastic night out..
"A stellar, shining, world-class delight..
HOLE
Wellington
20/11/2021 - 18/12/2021
"Humanises stories of scientists and activists in Antarctica..
"Bound to engage your head and heart in positive ways..
LIVE THROUGH THIS
Wellington
23/10/2021 - 13/11/2021
"Two shows make for brilliant theatre..
"Entertaining opportunities to engage with our own pasts, presents and futures..
THE FATHER
Wellington
14/10/2017 - 11/11/2017
"In the mind of a dementia sufferer..
"A tragi-comic unravelling of reality..