Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
He Reo Aroha
Palmerston North
20/07/2024 - 03/08/2024
"Humorous and heartfelt, relatable and moving thanks to effortless chemistry..
HE MĀORI?
Wellington, Palmerston North
21/06/2022 - 14/06/2024
"A powerful testament to the enduring quest to belong..
"Vital storytelling..
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Prima Facie
Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North
24/06/2023 - 26/05/2024
"Cracking courtroom tour-de-force mentally and emotionally spellbinding..
"A stunning and challenging night of theatre..
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The Tempestuous
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North
13/06/2023 - 21/04/2024
"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..
"Wonderful word wrangling and expert audience interaction..
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Cringeworthy - Swinging in the 60s!
Wellington, Palmerston North
01/04/2023 - 17/03/2024
"Bingo for boomers: A sashay through the 60s at a thousand miles an hour..
"Smooth, confident, quality pop – enthralling and memorable..
MannBannd
Palmerston North
18/11/2023 - 16/12/2023
"Cleverly written, tightly directed, stellar acting, well produced and designed..
Two Guitars
Palmerston North, Wellington
30/09/2023 - 13/04/2024
"Comedic yet moving, timeless yet topical, challenging yet lyrical..
"Transcendent harmonies, complex characterisations, moving and theatrically fulfilling..
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Frangipani Perfume
Palmerston North
24/06/2023 - 13/07/2023
"A cleverly crafted, multi-layered play with breathtaking and exhilarating performances..
QEIII: Black Betty
Palmerston North
06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023
"Fun, fresh-feeling, bonkers and very funny..
An Act of God
Palmerston North
25/02/2023 - 30/03/2023
"Cribbed glibness on a wing and a prayer – more B-musing than A-musing..
THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Palmerston North
12/11/2022 - 17/12/2022
"Cornball caper a cheesy Christmas cracker..
TIMBERRR…!
Wellington, Palmerston North
08/04/2022 - 13/08/2022
"Assured, successful, warmly recommended..
"Cutting through the blokeish obstacles..
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MISERY
Palmerston North
28/05/2022 - 02/06/2022
"Gripping, tense, stellar and amusing..
CRINGE WORTHY 80s!
Palmerston North, Wellington
06/11/2021 - 11/06/2022
"Cringeworthy and so much fun..
"A unique blend of warmth, humour and spirit..
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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF PALMERSTON NORTH – Abridged
Palmerston North
24/07/2021 - 22/08/2021
"Looks certain to clip a lot of local tickets..
WINDING UP
Palmerston North
27/03/2021 - 24/04/2021
"Classy slapstick works a treat..
THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS
Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North
15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021
"Highlighting inequity through comedy..
"An amazing show – a must see..
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LADIES NIGHT
Palmerston North
14/11/2020 - 19/12/2020
"The balm we need after a long year..
CRINGE WORTHY!
Wellington, Palmerston North
10/08/2019 - 26/09/2020
"Fast-paced, hilarious, harmonious nostalgia..
"High energy entertainment delightful and dazzling..
MAMIL: Middle Aged Man In Lycra
Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Havelock North, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North
25/07/2014 - 14/12/2019
"A very funny play about change..
"Holds up a mirror to honest self-appraisal..
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CLUB CABARET Part Deux!
Palmerston North
21/09/2019 - 19/10/2019
"Will make you laugh, hold your breath, whoop and holler..
NIU SILA
Palmerston North
03/08/2019 - 25/08/2019
"Kiwi classic shows its contemporary heart..
"Beautiful, funny and packs a real punch..