Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Before We Slip Beneath the Sea
Wellington
12/10/2024 - 20/10/2024
"An absorbing and salutary experience..
A Doll's House
Christchurch
12/10/2024 - 09/11/2024
"Timeless message delivered through insight, skill and emotional engagement..
Bee Gees Night Fever
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
04/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Ensures their music is Stayin’ Alive ..
TWO - Royal New Zealand Ballet & BalletCollective Aotearoa
Auckland
11/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Eclectic iterations on ballet’s enchantments..
Peter Pan
Auckland
08/10/2024 - 03/11/2024
"Pantastical panto of pirates, fairies and unending innocence..
PĪATA - Tūrongo Collective & Anne Plamondon
Auckland
10/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
"Conceived with purity, performed with power and elegance, deeply satisfying...
Meet the Filipinos
Wellington
11/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
"A refreshing boost of creative energy..
UnReel
Wellington
18/12/2023 - 13/10/2024
"‘The House Always Wins’ key take-away in unforgettable production..
"Yet another Te Rakau production that entertainingly employs the alchemy of theatre to address a crucial social issue..
Pulsión - a Sensory Universe
Wellington
10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
"Very personal, impactful and insightful..
There Used to Be Magic, Once
Wellington
10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
"Improv meets TTRPG..
"Just gives us the concept of a plan for performance..
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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It’s us, in the end
Wellington
09/10/2024 - 09/10/2024
"Great story variety and quotes with strong character emotions..
Bodyworks
Wellington
09/10/2024 - 09/10/2024
"A reminder that movement and feeling in tune with your body is not only the domain of dancers and athletes..
Songs from a Spellbound City
Wellington
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
"Captivating blend of absurdity and emotional resonance..
Kōrero Paki
Wellington
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
"Monologues inspire great material to spark ideas..
All Aboard!
Wellington
08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024
"The creative alchemy of improv is alive and pumping at BATS..
Tangihanga
Wellington, Rotorua, Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings
28/08/2024 - 25/10/2024
"Caricatures germinated from kernels of truth that shine from within..
"This performance isn’t just a tribute to Māori ritual—it’s a living, breathing extension of it...
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Muunboot: Welcome to the Shmuckpad
Wellington
05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024
"Tight unit delivers chaotic fun and silliness..
and the Lochburns
Wellington
05/10/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Stylistically exciting and refreshing..
MĀORI KRISHNA + ALTARNATIVE / CULT CHUR
Auckland, Whangarei
11/09/2024 - 06/10/2024
"An immersive, hilarious and unsettling glimpse into the world of cult healing..
"Heartwarming shows that explain the meaning of everything...
The Last Days of Jericho Falls
Wellington
05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024
"Whoops and cheers for a band and songs that didn’t exist yesterday and won’t tomorrow..
Manage Your Expectations
Wellington, Whangarei
27/02/2024 - 05/10/2024
"Life (and this show) will happen, regardless of what you expect from it. ..
"Very very good indeed..
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