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Leila Lois is a dancer and writer of Kurdish and Celtic heritage. Her poetry, essays and reviews have been published in Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada.

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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The Performance Arcade Works 2026

Wellington

21/02/2026 - 01/03/2026

"Sensational and cathartic: Performance art at its most absorbing...

"Festive, eclectic performance artivism and great ways to unite and disperse despite the weather...

The Effect

Auckland

16/04/2024 - 11/05/2024

"Who do we truly love and how do we know if we are happy? Good question!..

Tōrua

Wellington, Nelson, Wanaka, Auckland

26/03/2023 - 13/04/2025

"… a quieting peace washes over us all …..

"Each has a solo, virtuosic, dynamic, detailed, delicate, surprising...

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AMYGDALA

Wellington

28/02/2023 - 04/03/2023

"Will benefit from toning down the volume for future performances..

Tutus on Tour 2023

Raumati, Wairarapa, Hamilton, Christchurch

23/02/2023 - 11/03/2023

"This is one of the stronger programmes of recent years...

"Blend of tradition and the avant-garde, with something to offer audiences...

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LIMITS

Wellington

21/02/2023 - 25/02/2023

"Proximity of humour and menace is cultivated well..

Wellingon City Council
Aotearoa Gaming Trust