Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
SGCNZ National Shakespeare Schools Production 2024
Dunedin
04/10/2024 - 05/10/2024
"Very worthy of support..
We, The Outsiders
Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Whangarei
31/01/2024 - 29/09/2024
"A Gathering of Migrant Stories..
"Intensely personal stories performed with commitment and energy..
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Bothered and Bewildered
Dunedin
12/09/2024 - 21/09/2024
"Plenty of laughter along with heartbreak..
Patty with a WhY
Dunedin, Auckland
31/08/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Humour, pathos & personal reflections..
Wahine Mātātoa: the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi
Dunedin
21/06/2024 - 23/06/2024
"Comedy protects audience from our painful history of (ongoing) colonisation and sexism..
"Beautifully encapsulates the binding power of whakapapa to connect us through time..
How to Build a Gate
Dunedin
22/06/2024 - 22/06/2024
"A story for our time..
Subtle Dances
Auckland, Dunedin
15/03/2021 - 15/04/2021
"The audience collectively captivated and spellbound..
"Whoops and whistles of delight..
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The Tempest
Dunedin
13/06/2024 - 16/06/2024
"Pure delight..
Swan Lake - The Royal NZ Ballet
Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland
18/07/2013 - 05/05/2024
"Freshness and immediacy of a newly minted work..
"Sumptuous production..
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CONSTELLATIONS
Dunedin
23/05/2024 - 01/06/2024
"Stellar!..
Wilson Dixon – Love Don't Live Here Anymore, You Do
Wellington, Dunedin
16/05/2024 - 22/05/2024
"Effortless wit..
"A huge amount to savour in this performance..
TE TUPUA – The Goblin
Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin
20/10/2021 - 18/05/2024
"Energy is high throughout..
"INTENSE, FAST-PACED TALE OF EARLY COLONIAL AOTEAROA..
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The 39 Steps
Dunedin
16/05/2024 - 25/05/2024
"Energetic from start to finish..
Queer Deportment
Dunedin
20/04/2024 - 20/04/2024
"An ordinary morning turns into a queer festival..
HELIOS
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington
09/04/2024 - 21/04/2024
"Universal themes, experiences and emotions that resonate deeply..
"Richly created ode to the power of the storyteller..
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