Review Archive

Filter by:

[Editor’s note: Lynn Freeman is a reporter, writer, broadcaster and producer. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/presenters/lynn-freeman ]

Welcome to the review archive.

Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

Request a review
RICHARD MEROS SALUTES THE SOUTHERN MAN

Takaka, Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington

08/03/2012 - 01/12/2012

"Cleverly constructed and excellently performed..

"A salute to the Southern Man..

More reviews

A PLAY ABOUT LOVE

Wellington

06/03/2012 - 17/03/2012

"A little too clever?..

"Witty, charming and thoughtful..

More reviews

MICHAEL JAMES MANAIA

Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, Dunedin

25/02/2012 - 16/02/2013

"Play’s power unchanged..

"Takes no prisoners..

More reviews

PENINSULA

Wellington

25/02/2012 - 31/03/2012

"Seismic rumblings..

"Actors carry off testing dual roles..

More reviews

Twelfth Night

Wairarapa, Wellington

09/02/2012 - 03/03/2012

"Classic Shakespeare fare..

"Flappers by the sea add to the laughs..

More reviews

CRIMS

Auckland, Wellington

05/10/2011 - 04/02/2012

"Tension with possibility..

"Delightful insightful comedy..

More reviews

MUNTED

Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton

24/01/2012 - 19/08/2014

"Charming openness and commitment..

"Honest and heart-warming..

More reviews

Wake Less

Wellington, Auckland

11/11/2011 - 25/02/2012

"Pushing the envelope..

"Travel in dreams offers big range of destinations..

More reviews

Arohanui – The Greatest Love

Wellington, Auckland

06/10/2011 - 21/10/2011

"Blazing the trail for Maori performance potential..

"Kapa haka greatest treasure in epic tale..

More reviews

The First Asian AB

Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington

13/09/2011 - 25/02/2012

"Local bromance a winning combo..

"Not about the rugby..

More reviews

I, George Nepia

Gisborne, Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Wairarapa, Christchurch, New Plymouth

07/09/2011 - 18/10/2014

"Imagination, courage and talent make this simply great..

"Simply captivating..

More reviews

Slouching Toward Bethlehem

Wellington

31/08/2011 - 10/09/2011

"Be careful what you wish for..

"The Curious Mix that is Muldoon..

More reviews

On The Upside-Down of the World

Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Hamilton, Tauranga, NYC, USA, Nelson, Wanaka, Christchurch, Wellington

01/07/2011 - 25/08/2014

"Interrogating multiple selves..

"Sweet, heartfelt and tenderly funny star performance..

More reviews

Chalk

Auckland, Wellington

02/03/2011 - 27/08/2011

"Urine and boiled cabbage..

"A comical and never cruel take on age..

More reviews

Glorious

Auckland, Wellington

16/08/2011 - 12/11/2011

"Cleverly constructed, well-performed, frequently amusing escapism..

"Play it again..

More reviews

6 Little Plays 4 Christchurch

Wellington

18/08/2011 - 20/08/2011

"Mixed bag for Christchurch..

"Not a hard ask; a pleasure, in fact..

When The Rain Stops Falling

Wellington

30/07/2011 - 27/08/2011

"A must see at Circa..

"Splendid, inspiring, engrossing..

More reviews

The Bird Song

Wellington

21/05/2011 - 28/05/2011

"We know where this bird’s going..

"An excellent way to end the day or start your evening..

Uso

Wellington

05/05/2011 - 07/05/2011

"Glee misses..

"Poverty, drugs and the ties of brotherhood..

More reviews

August: Osage County

Wellington

02/04/2011 - 07/05/2011

"Tour de force at Circa..

"Powerful drama deserves its standing ovation..

More reviews

The Idea of America

Auckland, Waiheke Island, Wellington

23/03/2010 - 19/03/2011

"American dream on-stage..

"Messed up family’s powerful portrayal painful to watch..

More reviews

Crossing Lines

Wellington

09/03/2011 - 20/03/2011

"Being ‘Kiwi’..

"When two cultures collide..

More reviews

Mates & Lovers

Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton

17/11/2010 - 30/06/2012

"Universal resonance..

"Entertaining, informative and moving..

More reviews

Wellingon City Council
Auckland City Council