Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
UPU
Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings, Dunedin
16/06/2021 - 05/04/2025
"Upu sheds light on the warmth of Pacific culture and its disturbing realities..
"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..
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Chrome Dome and Schizo
Auckland
11/03/2025 - 15/03/2025
"Quality performances in this holistic portrayal of a patient in recovery..
For My Family and Yours
Hastings
12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"A purity and magic that’s soothing, melodious and honest..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW
Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024
"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..
"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..
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Face/Off - Comedy vs Poetry
Christchurch
12/07/2024 - 12/07/2024
"Great job everyone; bring on Face/Off 2025!..
HINE-TE-RĒHIA
Wellington
09/07/2024 - 13/07/2024
"The performers are crisp, clear and carry mana effortlessly..
SCATTERGUN: After the Death of Rūaumoko
Auckland, Nelson
28/07/2022 - 04/05/2024
"The audience shout accolades, rising and roaring “Bravo, bravo”...
"A Shakespeare for all New Zealand..
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TENSE
Nelson
26/10/2023 - 27/10/2023
"A deep and troubling story told with heart and eloquence..
3 Steps Back
Wellington
23/02/2023 - 17/06/2023
"A deep, beautiful and poetically passionate insight into disability..
"Poetic, powerful, visceral, raw, gutsy and unmissable..
THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS
Nelson, Hawea, Upu sheds light on the warmth of Pacific culture and its disturbing realities, Christchurch
28/03/2023 - 01/04/2023
"A beautiful blend of spoken-word poetry, music, and theatre, confronting and comforting by turns…..
WRITING HOME
Wellington
20/05/2022 - 20/05/2022
"Proficient poets and performers - a pleasure..
BEFORE I GO HOME
Wellington
12/06/2021 - 12/06/2021
"Soft, generous, warm, loving, inclusive..
