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David Charteris has been a theatre practitioner for the past 53 years. Since joining Childrens Art Theatre in 1970, David has appeared in 170 plus productions and has directed 135 including musicals and opera. He was the Arts Reviewer for the Whanganui Chronicle from 1996 until 2006.

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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A Streetcar Named Desire

Auckland

20/03/2025 - 23/03/2025

"A slow burner that picks up emotional tension as it proceeds, a triumph...

Antonio!

Wellington, Auckland

29/07/2023 - 22/03/2025

"Showstopping songs, ingenious lyrics, great performances. Five stars!..

"Chaotic queer love stories burst with poppy catchiness..

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HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr

Auckland, Dunedin

13/03/2025 - 23/03/2025

"A lively and ambitious portrayal that leaves us with questions..

"A highly recommended show that unpacks a fascinating woman and her time..

Shark in a Boat

Auckland

27/02/2025 - 14/03/2025

"A hugely pleasing play, witty script, gifted actors & tight, intelligent direction..

Te Radar's CookBookery!

Nelson, Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Oamaru, Cromwell

06/09/2024 - 01/04/2025

"Funny, well-informed and warm-hearted..

"Part History, All Comedy: Vintage Kiwi Cookbookery Delights..

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Pop-up Globe

Auckland, Wellington

22/10/2024 - 16/11/2024

"‘Boisterous enthusiasm’: Pop-up Globe’s crowd-pleasing A Midsummer Night's Dream..

"Gives our attentiveness, empathy and imaginations free rein..

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Titanium

Auckland

14/10/2024 - 14/10/2024

"A solo show from a dancer 'of a certain age', triumphs over the body's limitations...

ASPiRE - The Northern Dance Network

Auckland

13/10/2024 - 13/10/2024

"New and experienced dancers in a curtain call that the audience can't get enough of...

Matilda the Musical

Auckland

24/09/2024 - 29/09/2024

"Directors Meese and Mouat create magic with this stunner of a show...

We, The Outsiders

Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Whangarei

31/01/2024 - 29/09/2024

"A Gathering of Migrant Stories..

"Intensely personal stories performed with commitment and energy..

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Proof

Auckland

13/09/2024 - 28/09/2024

"A satisfying night - a great play, great direction, great performances, and a delicious merlot from the bar...

Antarctic Endeavours - Premiere Season

Wellington, Auckland

13/08/2024 - 04/09/2024

"Highly skilled actors in a jewel of a show...

"An intriguing, surprising, roller-coaster of a genre-bending immersive play..

Romeo & Juliet

Auckland

21/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

"Pleasurable, entertaining and yes, Shakespeare was the winner on the night...

Eli Matthewson - Night Terror

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..

"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...

Good Breeding

Auckland

26/03/2024 - 28/03/2024

"Well written with amusing asides and why aren't there savoury-flavoured condoms?..

Twelfth Night

Auckland

10/02/2024 - 25/02/2024

"Actors relish the chance to play high comedy in this slick production..

Romeo & Juliet

Auckland

10/02/2024 - 25/02/2024

"Love and fate filled with robust and vibrant energy..

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