Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
The Circus* of Lord Azure the Miraculous
Wellington, Nelson
05/03/2026 - 13/03/2026
"A little absurd, a little cringe, a little bit panto and a whole lot of fun..
"An amusing show in an immersive setting..
The Night Ali Died
Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Nelson
21/02/2026 - 17/03/2026
"Mesmerising performance - cinema in theatrical form..
"A storytelling masterclass, more than worthy of the standing ovation it receives..
SadoMusical
Wellington, Dunedin
25/02/2026 - 14/03/2026
"Spectacular night of improv..
"A very clever show by two outrageously intelligent and talented performers..
Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)
Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin
18/02/2026 - 21/03/2026
"Forces audiences to confront what happens when private moments become public currency..
"The title promises something explicit. The show delivers something smart...
Alice May Connolly's BOX
Wellington, Nelson
24/02/2026 - 06/03/2026
"Gives the audience back everything they put into it a thousandfold..
"Juggles whimsy and truth, digressions and asides to startle and surprise you..
Motion Sickness
Wellington, Auckland, Nelson, Wanaka, Dunedin, Christchurch
25/02/2026 - 21/03/2026
"Unrelenting and exhilarating, spits you out light headed, a little woozy, unable to resist wanting more..
"Fear, rage, defiance, intensity – insisting that in the face of collapse, you can still rave..
Operamoth
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Meticulous gestural dance and uncanny imagery..
"A gem allowing us deep into the embroidery of being...
Review Revue
Wellington
03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Meta concept delivers a joyous, generous and loving gift to end the Fringe Festival..
The Enshitenment
Wellington
19/02/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Riddled with fantastic lines but marred by structure and timing..
Just Eat the Damn Sausage
Dunedin, Wellington
14/03/2025 - 07/03/2026
"Delights those in the know, enlightens those who need to know and entertains us all..
"From a handful to all hands on deck..
A Man Named Dave
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Well-crafted and performed featuring three performers at the top of their game..
Floozy
Wellington
05/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Charming, delightful – honest reflection on lust, longing, and loneliness..
Gemma vs The Normal Worms
Global
13/02/2026 - 07/03/2026
"A fully realised world, even amongst all the absurdity..
The Meeting
Wellington
03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"A speedy force of embodied characters, a little glitchy but impressive...
Dune but WORSE
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 06/03/2026
"A daring and inventive reimagining with humour, heart and a touch of madness..
Bad Girls
Wellington
04/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Their creative insights and unique perspectives are a delight..
PLEASE ADJUST YOUR G-STRING
Wellington
20/08/2022 - 05/03/2026
"Funny, confronting, honest – a delight and a pleasure..
"An intriguing, amusing and heartfelt memoir..
Messy
Wellington
04/11/2025 - 07/03/2026
"Addresses burnout, breaks, friendship and reciprocal support to be ultimately hopeful..
"Frustrations, anger, volatility then unexpectedly heartwarming..
We're Weird for Other Reasons
Wellington, Auckland
10/02/2026 - 07/03/2026
"An antidote, an invitation, a gift and a rattling good show..
Bug Songs Not Love Songs
Wellington
03/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
"A tiny show with a huge heart – catch it before it flies away!..
Ginge & Minge's Redemption
Wellington
27/09/2025 - 07/03/2026
"A marvellously silly road to redemption or redumbtion..
"Left breathless from an hour of laughter..
