Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
It's Alive!
Wellington
03/10/2025 - 03/10/2025
"Full of surprises – about science, failure, discovery and responsibility..
Kiwi's Big Hararei
Wellington
23/09/2025 - 04/10/2025
"Smartly made, thoughtfully performed, with enough heart to make moments linger..
The Heidi & Sean Show
Wellington
28/06/2025 - 04/07/2025
"Playful and immersive – builds to a real sense of awe and exhilaration..
All The Things I Wish I Could Be
Wellington, New Plymouth
01/07/2025 - 11/10/2025
"Fantastic musical adventure fun for all ages with a lesson or two as well..
"Joyful, funny, fast-paced, full of heart..
Mr Snotbottom – Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show
Wellington, Auckland
17/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Fantastic, feel-good comedy delivers stinks, silliness and side-splitting fun..
TREASURE ISLAND - The Pantoloons
Lower Hutt
24/04/2025 - 25/04/2025
"What it lacks in polish, it makes up for in pure fun and spirit..
The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!
Wellington, New Plymouth
17/04/2018 - 26/04/2025
"Circus, slapstick, magic tricks and perfect comic timing..
"Gleefully played physical slapstick..
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Hugo's Rainbow Show
Auckland, Wellington
01/02/2025 - 02/03/2025
"A reminder that love and acceptance will always be stronger than intolerance..
"An outstanding solo performance, a subtle & magical family show, with breathtaking costumes..
CatGPT
Wellington
14/02/2025 - 18/02/2025
"Offers something you are unlikely to be able to see again..
"A mixture of novelty, intrigue, humour and pathos..
DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT
Wellington
06/07/2020 - 16/01/2025
"A joyous celebration of creativity and imagination..
"All good well-paced, rhythmical fun..
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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A Paintbox of Clowns KidzStuff
Wellington
13/04/2024 - 20/04/2024
"Entertains, inspires and brings smiles to all..
"Impressive skills and a lesson for all coalitions..
Aya and the Butterfly
Wellington, Hamilton
13/04/2024 - 02/03/2025
"Respectful, heartwarming and poignant – has children mesmerised..
"Heartfelt storytelling, breathtaking puppetry, universal themes..
The Grumpiest Child in the World
Upper Hutt, Wellington
09/09/2023 - 28/09/2023
"She wasnt that grumpy, she was happy most of the show. ..
"A playful kitchen sink quest for uniqueness..
GOLDILOCKS
Wellington
23/09/2023 - 30/09/2023
"The fun cast inspires the little audience members to play along with them..
The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai
Wellington
04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023
"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..
Shalakazap!
Wellington
01/07/2023 - 08/07/2023
"A problem-solving delight..
Sleeping Beauty the pantomime
Lower Hutt
21/04/2023 - 22/04/2023
"Larger than life, comical characters, fabulously cheesy dance numbers and silly songs..
Jessica Bo Peep
Wellington
08/04/2023 - 15/04/2023
"Filled with fun songs, fantastic messages and great audience connection..
Land of the Long Long Drive
Wellington
08/04/2023 - 22/04/2023
"Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic..
BEAUTY & THE BEAST The Pantomime
Wellington, Christchurch
01/12/2022 - 18/12/2022
"High energy, joyful, faultlessly on point plus non-stop dad jokes and a dog with a bladder condition..
"Funny and fantabulous fairytale spreads the joy..
SHREK The Musical
Wellington
12/10/2022 - 16/10/2022
"Exceptional and faultless..
CAPTAIN FESTUS MCBOYLE – THE PROSE AND CONS
Wellington
10/09/2022 - 10/09/2022
"Has a whole lot of potential..
