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[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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PERFECTLY WASTED

Wellington

01/02/2013 - 16/02/2013

"Perfect Energy..

"Opportunity wasted as audience left in the dark..

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KINGS OF THE GYM

Wellington

19/01/2013 - 15/02/2014

"‘Kings’ still hilarious..

"Light comedy raises pertinent social questions..

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Wellington

07/12/2012 - 21/12/2013

"An immensely enjoyable addition to the Christmas preparations..

"Delightful pre-Christmas fare..

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THE MOUSETRAP

Wellington

15/11/2012 - 24/11/2012

"Not trapped..

"Enduring ‘trap’ is delightful..

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INTO THE UNCANNY VALLEY

Wellington

03/11/2012 - 17/11/2012

"Theatrically exquisite, but pointless and meaningless..

"Science joins theatre..

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PAPER SKY: A Love Story

Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Invercargill

04/03/2011 - 05/05/2014

"Exquisite..

"Puppetry and illusion..

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MUSIC AND ME

Auckland, Wellington

13/02/2012 - 15/09/2012

"Where most fear to tread..

"Raw edge in tale of four underdogs..

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MANAWA

Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North

15/09/2012 - 14/03/2013

"Vital, intelligent, fluent, funny, gutsy, hard-hitting and impressively realised..

"Striking contrasts..

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WHITE CLOUD: Songs & Stories

Wellington

12/09/2012 - 22/09/2012

"Work in progress..

"Fascinating island full of voices..

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FLOWERS FROM MY MOTHER’S GARDEN

Wellington

07/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Trip down memory lane..

"Harcourt family’s life history full of vibrancy..

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HOLDING ON

Wellington

28/08/2012 - 08/09/2012

"Show packed with punch..

"Full of angst but leads nowhere..

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DOG & BONE

Wellington

14/08/2012 - 01/09/2012

"Ticks all the boxes..

"An engaging work with many strands..

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One Day Moko

Wellington, Auckland

28/06/2011 - 01/09/2012

"Reality confronted..

"Solo performance of heart and character a real treat..

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SKELLIG

Wellington

14/08/2012 - 18/08/2012

"Pure Magic..

"Entertaining tale for young and old..

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QUIVER

Wellington

31/07/2012 - 11/08/2012

"Unpleasant..

"New take on lust and obsession..

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Someone Like You

Wellington

02/08/2012 - 11/08/2012

"Delightful honesty..

"Light touch on timely love story..

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WEST END GIRLS

Wellington

04/08/2012 - 01/09/2012

"Theatrical event..

"Ingeniously dramatised and staged..

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Young & Hungry 2012

Wellington

06/07/2012 - 21/07/2012

"Impressive content and style..

"In current language..

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ALL MY SONS

Wellington

02/06/2012 - 07/07/2012

"Invaluable describing..

"Career best performances..

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A SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS

Wellington

14/04/2012 - 26/05/2012

"Latest offering hits spot in search for happiness..

"Good chemistry..

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NUCKING FUTS

Wellington

12/04/2012 - 21/04/2012

"Expected more..

"Comedy a quirky and unusual piece..

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LIVE AT SIX

Wellington

13/04/2012 - 28/04/2012

"Dream media roles..

"YouTube, TV news make fine theatre..

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These are the Skeletons of Us

Auckland, Wellington

09/08/2011 - 05/04/2012

"Skeleton without structure..

"Refreshing change with a love story told backwards..

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