Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Panti Bliss in 'If These Wigs Could Talk'
Auckland
19/02/2025 - 23/02/2025
"A seamless narrative, unique, outrageous, serious & riotous, all at the same time..
For You to Know and Me to Find Out
Auckland, Wellington
06/08/2024 - 22/02/2025
"Hands down one of the best solo shows..
"Physical comedy delight from seasoned multidisciplinary performer..
Antonio!
Wellington, Auckland
29/07/2023 - 22/03/2025
"Showstopping songs, ingenious lyrics, great performances. Five stars!..
"Chaotic queer love stories burst with poppy catchiness..
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MODERN GOD
Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington
20/02/2025 - 15/03/2025
"Triumphant . . . fascinating, witty ... challenging exploration..
"Amazingly perceptive, thought-provoking, clever analysis, interpretation and questioning..
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Hugo's Rainbow Show
Auckland, Wellington
01/02/2025 - 02/03/2025
"A reminder that love and acceptance will always be stronger than intolerance..
"An outstanding solo performance, a subtle & magical family show, with breathtaking costumes..
TIMBERRR…!
Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland
08/04/2022 - 11/12/2024
"Classic follow-your-dream tale with unmistakably Kiwiana flavour..
"Assured, successful, warmly recommended..
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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Royal New Zealand Ballet
Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland
12/10/2024 - 12/11/2024
"Curiosity piqued, this perfect Christmas confection presents our zesty national ballet company...
"The perfect storm of enchantment..
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Te Radar's CookBookery!
Nelson, Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Oamaru, Cromwell
06/09/2024 - 01/04/2025
"Funny, well-informed and warm-hearted..
"Part History, All Comedy: Vintage Kiwi Cookbookery Delights..
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Last Man Standing
Auckland
26/12/2024 - 30/12/2024
"Two excellent works of subtlety, tenderness and strength..
Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
08/11/2024 - 29/11/2024
"Consummate performers bring the goods..
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Pop-up Globe
Auckland, Wellington
22/10/2024 - 16/11/2024
"‘Boisterous enthusiasm’: Pop-up Globe’s crowd-pleasing A Midsummer Night's Dream..
"Gives our attentiveness, empathy and imaginations free rein..
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Unitec Dance Showcase 2024
Auckland
14/11/2024 - 17/11/2024
"Exploration of our reverence for resilience..
CAMPING
Auckland
23/04/2016 - 07/12/2024
"Firing on all cylinders, hilarious, joyful, a perfect tonic – go see it!..
"A highly effective antidote..
How To Art
Auckland, Wellington
12/11/2024 - 01/03/2025
"Offers a great deal more than slip-on-a-banana-skin slapstick..
"Relentlessly funny and splendidly performed by the best bananas in the art business...
A Doll's House, Part 2
Auckland
14/11/2024 - 01/12/2024
"Thought-provoking and modern take on Ibsen's original...
The Tempestuous
Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington
13/06/2023 - 01/12/2024
"Ashton conjures a tale that’s as salutary as it is richly entertaining..
"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..
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Raru e Maruakaītā
Auckland
01/11/2024 - 02/11/2024
"Powerful imagery and great performances in this traditional Kūki Airani fable...
The Kingdom of Bling
Auckland, Wellington
22/10/2024 - 22/10/2024
"A salutary and timely folk tale plus random fandom..
"A truly original experience hosted by a great entertainer..
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AIGA
Auckland, Nelson
20/03/2024 - 29/10/2024
"Well-deserved standing ovation for thought provoking, masterful and moving show..
"Superpower - held in utopic limbo space..
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