Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Our Own Little Mess
Auckland, Wellington
22/02/2024 - 03/08/2024
"Beautiful work, the performances exquisite, balanced and nuanced..
"Sets a very high bar for NZ Festival shows worth going to; deserves a long life and to travel far…..
When We Were Us
Wellington
23/07/2024 - 27/07/2024
"Love, hope, pain, loss and confusion gorgeously harmonised..
Homemade Jam
Wellington
05/07/2024 - 05/07/2024
"Audiences keen to follow their work..
"Homegrown flair, energy and artistry..
Limbo - Premiere Season
Wellington
16/07/2024 - 20/07/2024
"An ingenious idea brought to a moving conclusion..
Revel
Wellington
13/07/2024 - 13/07/2024
"Delicious, unforgettable … and on only once..
THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE
Wellington, Invercargill, Nelson, Wanaka
18/04/2017 - 20/07/2024
"A Rollicking a celebration of clowning, slapstick and magic..
"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..
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HINE-TE-RĒHIA
Wellington
09/07/2024 - 13/07/2024
"The performers are crisp, clear and carry mana effortlessly..
Boys and Girls at the School Silent Disco
Wellington
09/07/2024 - 13/07/2024
"Astoundingly clever collective magic a real pleasure to witness..
Sense and Sensibility
Wellington
06/07/2024 - 03/08/2024
"Skilful social satire entertains at multiple levels..
We'll Be With You Shortly
Wellington
04/07/2024 - 04/07/2024
"A solid backbone and great potential..
"Presents us with an intensely human reflection..
Soft Graft
Wellington
05/07/2024 - 06/07/2024
"A thoroughly impressive performance..
IN/TENSE
Wellington
04/07/2024 - 04/07/2024
"An important work, a voice we need to listen to..
GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Indelible performance: balletic, orchestral, disciplined and captivating..
"Polished expertise, inimitable direction, 'a wonder in spades'...
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Only the Stars Know Where I've Been
Auckland, Wellington
05/03/2024 - 03/07/2024
"Ethereal billowing of unity..
"Strange imaginings, otherworldly atmosphere..
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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The Tīwhas: A Matariki Spectacular
Wellington
19/06/2024 - 29/06/2024
"Flamboyant, lush and absolutely rooted in truth, heart and love..
Heartbreak Hotel
Hastings, Wellington
26/10/2023 - 23/06/2024
"Heartbreak captivatingly explored with humanity, humour and songs..
"Nuanced and powerful; hilarious, heartwarming and moving. You won’t leave heartbroken ..
Hector
Wellington
18/06/2024 - 22/06/2024
"An adventurous challenge mostly met..