Review Archive
Fox Swindells is a proud public servant by day and a devoted servant to the arts by night (and sometimes on their lunch breaks).
They’ve loved the theatre since childhood and found a home behind the curtain, supporting artists to make their dreams come alive.
As a reviewer, Fox considers not only the performance but also the stagecraft and inclusivity of the show. They believe that all aspects are critical to a show’s success.
Fox’s goal is to help make the performing arts community an even more supportive, inclusive and downright magical place. Fox believes that theatre is for everyone, and every audience member should feel seen, heard safe, and maybe a little bit dazzled.
Fox hopes their writing will help foster a performing arts scene that’s not only vibrant and innovative but also a welcoming space where everyone — artists, crew, and audiences alike — can find their place.
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Triple Threat Comedy Night
Wellington
22/10/2025 - 19/11/2025
"Thoughtfully curated for quality over quantity and an inclusive, welcoming vibe..
The Aotearoans
Wellington
05/06/2025 - 08/06/2025
"Leaves us laughing, squirming and fundamentally unsettled..
EPIC WAY! I’m Gay? Oui oui faguetteTM I LOVE KIM HILL (1999 version)
Wellington
14/02/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Raw, urgent comedy that says, “We can laugh while we fight.”..
"Reclamation of gender through theatre..
REVEL 2025
Wellington
15/05/2025 - 17/05/2025
"Flawed, fabulous and absolutely worth sneaking into..
Ginge & Minge – House of Ick
Wellington
14/05/2025 - 17/05/2025
"A baptism by fire into the most delightfully disturbing club in town..
Lesa MacLeod-Whiting – Rebellina
Wellington, Auckland
13/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Makes intellectualism accessible, feminism hilarious, motherhood a collective adventure..
Maria Williams – What Dreams Are Made Of
Wellington
06/05/2025 - 10/05/2025
"A living, breathing, messy story delivered with flawless pacing..
An Evening Without Kate Bush
Wellington
12/04/2025 - 13/04/2025
"Takes the art seriously, but never itself: alive, messy, and full of heart..
Bits in Pieces
Wellington
10/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
"Carves out a vital space for feminist healthcare comedy..
The Magic of Her Body: Readings of Katherine Mansfield’s Queer Writing
Wellington
26/03/2025 - 29/03/2025
"Draws laughter, gasps and breathless silence at all the right moments..
idk: Angst & Hormones
Wellington
18/03/2025 - 22/03/2025
"Captures the essence of youth and growth, and invites reflection..
Fist Club
Wellington
06/03/2025 - 08/03/2025
"A beacon of hope, a call to action, a testament to the power of community..
Airhorn!
Wellington
07/03/2025 - 07/03/2025
"A triumph of creativity, community and comedy; hilarious, heartfelt, unique..
Everything That Happened at Number 68
Wellington, Dunedin
04/03/2025 - 15/03/2025
"A Warm Tea on a Cold Night..
"Blends humour, heart and a touch of vulnerability..
