Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
He Ingoa
Wellington
30/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
"We are elevated, empowered, connected, identified..
ON GOD
Wellington
30/05/2025 - 01/06/2025
"Treats laughter as prayer, sisterhood as salvation, and grandmother’s love as sacred..
A Master of None: Brown Fala
Wellington
14/02/2025 - 31/05/2025
"Brave and confronting, inspires joy and hope..
"Generous, thought-provoking, universal message..
Waenga
Wellington
30/05/2025 - 01/06/2025
"Tackles real injustice issues with clever and funny moments..
THE FIREBIRD with MY BRILLIANT CAREER
Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch
30/04/2025 - 01/06/2025
"A perfect autumnal experience; effortless, mesmerising and spectacular...
"Challenging duality of character and a darkly compelling work with a powerful message...
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La bohème
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
29/05/2025 - 06/07/2025
"A mighty debut in a cool, intelligent production ..
BEAST 'Introduction'
Auckland
14/05/2025 - 15/05/2025
"Distinct homegrown hood vibes and challenging the colonial narrative...
Kajun Brooking Escapes The Hood
Auckland, Wellington
13/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"A painful redemption story with painful, pun-driven dad jokes..
Cringeworthy Boppin' in the '50s
Palmerston North
24/05/2025 - 15/06/2025
"Doo-wop bop nostalgia with great harmonies, wigs, costumes..
Kōrero Paki 2025
Wellington
20/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Non-stop laughter..
Shoshana McCallum – Merely Beloved
Auckland, Wellington
08/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Underneath the randomness, a surprisingly consistent and clever story lurks..
Digital Afterlives
Hamilton
22/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Could have real restaging potential across the country..
I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland
13/10/2022 - 29/05/2025
"A fine actor, a great writer, and laughs galore. You should go...
"Hilarious interactions with eight different lecturers..
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Black Faggot
Christchurch
17/05/2025 - 14/06/2025
"Often-silenced voices and stories given centre-stage..
Joana Joy – Miss Tui Whanganui 2009
Wellington
21/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Brilliant silliness plus feminism, individuality and empowerment..
Florence Hartigan – Me, My Mother and Suzy Cato
Auckland, Wellington
08/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Well rounded with all the feels of millennial fandom, angst, love and 90s nostalgia..
Alayne Dick & Viki Moananu – We Need to Talk
Wellington
20/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Vulnerable, unhinged, fun: a huge ball of wonderful mayhem..
EPIC WAY! I’m Gay? Oui oui faguetteTM I LOVE KIM HILL (1999 version)
Wellington
14/02/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Raw, urgent comedy that says, “We can laugh while we fight.”..
"Reclamation of gender through theatre..
Mr Snotbottom – Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show
Wellington, Auckland
17/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Fantastic, feel-good comedy delivers stinks, silliness and side-splitting fun..
Brynley Stent – Bonetown
Auckland, Wellington
07/05/2025 - 17/05/2025
"More variety would be welcome from top-notch talent..
Heath Franklin’s Chopper, The Last Hard Basta*d on Earth
Wellington
16/05/2025 - 16/05/2025
"His minimal physicality and maximal verbosity make for a mind-bending speed-date..
Josh Thomson – Old Mate
Wellington, Auckland
15/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
"Could have more impact if it was less rambly..



