Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Vismaya : Celebration
Auckland, Hamilton, Lower Hutt, Nelson, Christchurch
29/06/2024 - 06/07/2024
"Immediacy, vitality of the performance, captivating..
"Dancers are galvanised into brilliance..
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Fairystories
Christchurch
10/04/2024 - 13/04/2024
"Exceptionally strong cast handle action and music with assurance...
A BOY CALLED PIANO
Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Christchurch
22/11/2019 - 22/10/2022
"Offering voices to the voiceless..
"One of the great Kiwi theatre productions of our time..
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A BARBER & BERNSTEIN DOUBLE BILL: A Hand of Bridge & Trouble in Tahiti
Christchurch
19/08/2022 - 21/08/2022
"Innovative, imaginative and adventurous..
Permanent Distraction
Christchurch
08/07/2022 - 08/07/2022
"Permanent Distraction..
THE STRANGEST OF ANGELS
Christchurch, Dunedin
27/05/2022 - 13/10/2022
"Bold and successful production..
"A splendid opening to Arts Festival..
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Transfigured Night
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North
13/03/2021 - 22/03/2021
"This, one hopes, is just the beginning...
"Unique piece of theatre and a privilege to see...
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THE LOOK OF LOVE
Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch
14/03/2020 - 20/02/2021
"A vocal and dramatic masterclass of effortlessness..
"Genuine charm and vocal prowess..
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MEREMERE
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne
14/10/2016 - 13/10/2019
"Weaves text, movement, light and sound in startling and compelling ways..
"Life-enhancing encounters..
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Michael Griffiths COLE
Christchurch
15/09/2017 - 15/09/2017
"Insightful, informal, engaging..
VELVET
Auckland, Christchurch
07/09/2017 - 30/09/2017
"Everybody Dance!..
"Slick salute to glittering disco era..
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GURU OF CHAI
Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati
11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024
"Indelible performance: balletic, orchestral, disciplined and captivating..
"Polished expertise, inimitable direction, 'a wonder in spades'...
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