Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Trees, Bees and Me
Wellington
28/09/2024 - 12/10/2024
"Heartfelt, uplifting, deeply moving and funny..
The Body Politic
Wellington
24/08/2024 - 21/09/2024
"Those bells do toll – and they toll for us all..
Leave 'em Laughing
Wellington
27/07/2024 - 17/08/2024
"Entertaining mix of solo-singing and storytelling..
"Relatable, heart-warming and hilarious..
THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE
Wellington, Invercargill, Nelson, Wanaka
18/04/2017 - 20/07/2024
"A Rollicking a celebration of clowning, slapstick and magic..
"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..
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End of Summer Time
Wellington
04/05/2024 - 09/06/2024
"Rutherford superb in latest play in ‘Dickie’ saga..
"Amusement, laughter, gasps and ‘oof’s at the slings and arrows launched by life..
THE GOLDEN ASS
Takaka, Wellington
06/07/2022 - 11/05/2024
"A fantastically engaging collection of slapstick adventures..
"An inspiring, classic, relevant, hilarious plea for empathy..
Aya and the Butterfly
Wellington
13/04/2024 - 27/04/2024
"Heartfelt storytelling, breathtaking puppetry, universal themes..
Lads on the Island
Wellington
03/02/2024 - 02/03/2024
"Friendships and relationships explored .....
"An exceptional production of a literally extra-ordinary play..
The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People
Wellington
25/11/2023 - 17/12/2023
"Our elders honoured by telling their stories with love, dignity, humour and connection ..
THE SWING
Wellington
07/02/2020 - 18/11/2023
"Made with a heart-melting level of care..
"A carefully considered and expertly crafted experience that has real potential to be an instigator of change..
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THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER
Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington
10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023
"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..
"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..
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Mr Fungus Dreams
Wellington
19/09/2023 - 07/10/2023
"Has a little something for everyone and a little something of everything ..
ONO
Wellington
07/09/2023 - 16/09/2023
"Superbly crafted stories brought to life in riveting performances..
The Sun and The Wind
Tauranga, Auckland
28/07/2023 - 24/03/2024
"Perfect performances enable audiences to consider the effects of intergenerational trauma..
"Inspired writing, great performances, and totally committed storytelling..
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The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai
Wellington
04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023
"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..
The Emperor's New Clothes 2023
Wellington
21/06/2023 - 01/07/2023
"Dense and complex work and easy to get lost along the way..