Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
D' Things N Such
Wellington
04/03/2025 - 28/02/2026
"A showcase of modern-day absurdism, algorithmic surrealism and YouTube/TikTok style anti-humour..
"Compelling performers – and three actors in search of a playwright?..
CRUSH THE BUG
Wellington
18/11/2025 - 15/02/2026
"Ingenious nonsense, absurd community-building, and a good antidote to the stressful times we live in..
"Apparently casual clowning that makes us think and feel..
Katy Borrows is Cooked
Global
13/02/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Problems with production and narrative flow subvert entertainment potential..
SEXY GHOST BOY
Wellington, Hastings, Dunedin, Christchurch
20/03/2019 - 15/02/2026
"By turns alluring, inviting, exasperated, nervous, surprised, demanding – a pleasure..
"Here Comes A Supernatural Consent King..
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EL COLIBRÍ
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Smartly scripted sibling rivalries, conflicts and love genuinely affecting..
"If Music Be The Food Of Love": Shakespeare in Song
Dunedin
14/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"A great deal of fun, celebrating Shakespeare and Dunedin artistry..
Shift of Tides
Wellington
14/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Mesmerising, reflective and haunting performance in the midst of the busy nightlife...
Stupid Stupid
Wellington
14/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Clowning gold, farcical cabaret and acrobatics, and very silly..
Tap Fusion
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 14/02/2026
"Rhythms speaking volumes with exhilarating fusions and slick ensemble..
GOMIL
Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Raumati, New Plymouth, Palmerston North
30/11/2024 - 07/03/2026
"Comedic with a distinct undercurrent of poignant wisdom..
"All elements combine to make a greater whole..
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Quite a F.E.W. (Funny Empowered Women)
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 14/02/2026
"Leaves its audience highly entertained and very enlightened on matters important to all humanity..
Driving me crazy
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 14/02/2026
"Takes us on a hilarious and hair-raising ride..
Out of a Dark Wood
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 19/02/2026
"A personal presentation of fact and history, laced with emotion and nostalgia, has a dreamlike quality..
Kipling DC's Lemonade Stand (& Friends)
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 14/02/2026
"Low stakes, welcoming and fresh, plenty of laughs and abundant good vibes..
Ghost Bros
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Achieved with insight, humour and some heartfelt poignant moments..
Bad Bard Bar Show
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 14/02/2026
"Funny, a little chaotic, musically strong and proudly theatrical..
Musical! (The Musical)
Christchurch
12/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Laugh-out-loud moments from a talented band of improv performers..
Below The Worms
Wellington
03/02/2026 - 07/02/2026
"Charming, funny and just strange enough to keep you hooked..
Mere Mortals
Christchurch
29/01/2026 - 31/01/2026
"Skilful acrobatics display demands, and rewards, your full attention..
Presenting… THE TIWHAS!
Wellington, Christchurch
04/06/2022 - 31/01/2026
"Dazzling, magnetic show will have you dancing in your seats..
"‘Simply the Best’ and for ‘Absolutely Everybody’..
The Glass Menagerie
Wellington
24/01/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Delivers a moving, finely acted revival..
"An exquisitely executed minimalist production to celebrate 50 years..
We're Gonna Kill Billy
Whangarei
27/01/2026 - 01/02/2026
"Highly relevant contemporary and challenging ideas tackled with energy and vision..
