Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Fist Club
Wellington
06/03/2025 - 08/03/2025
"A beacon of hope, a call to action, a testament to the power of community..
APHRODI-TIM; The Divine Yet Slippery Art of Loving Yourself
Wellington
04/03/2025 - 08/03/2025
"True to life, pain and vulnerability – a gift..
The Crimson Club 2025
Wellington, Paekākāriki
02/03/2025 - 07/03/2025
"Quirky, hilarious and bursting with a unique musical style..
Don't Bully Me! I'll become a Comedian
Wellington
27/02/2025 - 01/03/2025
"Despite WIP problems, well-worth the bargain ticket price..
BOTTOM SURGERY
Wellington
27/02/2025 - 01/03/2025
"Genuine charm and vulnerability - a charismatic combination..
Circus of the Night
Wellington
16/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
"thrilling technical excellence, unabashed artistic swagger...
Eli Matthewson - Night Terror
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..
"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...
Samantha Hannah – Female Lady Women Comedians
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 18/05/2024
"Not just for female lady women comedians..
"A warm hug of distinct but recognisable personalities..
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Ivan Aristeguieta - Too Easy
Wellington
14/05/2024 - 15/05/2024
"Weaves multiple threads with consummate skill..
Wellington Preview Show 2024
Wellington
24/04/2024 - 24/04/2024
"The Comedy Festival is a smorgasbord. Come along and sample...
Tonight on the Outer Rim with Yozveza
Wellington
05/03/2024 - 06/03/2024
"Often delirious, very frenetic, sometimes indulgent, fabulous fun..
The Man from Gonville and other adventures in Tinderland
Wellington
22/02/2024 - 25/02/2024
"Refreshing, relatable and engaging..
Delightfool
Wellington, Auckland
22/02/2024 - 07/09/2024
"Recommended - Booth the Clown is an Aotearoan star on the rise...
"A ribald hour of wit, sparkle and innuendo with a touch of vulnerability..
The Big HOO-HAA! Pōneke
Wellington
16/02/2024 - 18/02/2024
"Fantastic improv performers at the top of their game..
Ben Pope: Holy Cow
Wellington
20/02/2024 - 21/02/2024
"Technically excellent yet unexpected and very very funny..
Tim Batt – Is Climate Change Funny Yet?
Wellington
23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023
"Is it a comedy show with jokes about climate change or a climate change rant with jokes included?..
Sri Nair – Upside Down
Wellington
09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023
"Comedy gold from experiences as an immigrant, parental dismay and therapy sessions..
THE SPINSTER AND THE SLUT
Wellington
21/02/2023 - 25/02/2023
"A funny, feminist and fearless show for lovers of poetry, comedy and unconventional literature..
KEEP UP NEW ZEALAND
Wellington
18/02/2016 - 03/03/2022
"A fresh offer in comedy..
"Underdeveloped..
A NIFTY HISTORY OF EVIL
Wellington
01/03/2022 - 05/03/2022
"Enthusiastic storytelling has us laughing and learning..
THE SHIT KID
Wellington, Dunedin
22/02/2022 - 17/09/2022
"Sharni’s tale recreated with a wonderfully variegated physicality and fluent vocal delivery..
"A cheerful, cheeky show with a distinctly Kiwi flavour..
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Jonno Roberts KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. TOTALLY.
Wellington
18/05/2021 - 22/05/2021
"Antidote flavoured with mature irony..



