Review Archive
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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
Cinderella
Auckland, Wellington
31/08/2007 - 14/10/2007
"Designed to dance..
"Elegance and humour arise from underlying sadness..
The Real Thing
Auckland
31/08/2007 - 29/09/2007
"Witty banter in self-indulgent comedy..
Who Needs Sleep Anyway?
Wellington
22/08/2006 - 18/08/2007
"Actors give it their all – but why are we watching it?..
"Unchallenging fun night out..
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Pig Hunt
Wellington
23/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"Authentic, moving and humorous..
"Tender, hilarious, and real..
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Diana Down Under
Christchurch
25/08/2007 - 08/09/2007
"Purposefully provocative..
Who wants to be 100 ? (Anyone Who’s 99)
Christchurch
13/08/2007 - 25/08/2007
"Humour still the best medicine..
Ugly Customers
Palmerston North
18/08/2007 - 22/09/2007
"Quite adequately enjoyable..
"Curmudgeonly rant..
The Pillowman
Auckland
23/08/2007 - 15/10/2007
"A storyteller’s story..
MONARCHY the Musical
Wellington
21/07/2007 - 25/08/2007
"“Monarchy is musical chairs, all high kicks and foreign affairs…”..
"Many jewels in the royal repartee..
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King Lear
Wellington, Dunedin
01/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"Return season wanted in Wellington..
"A great work realised with fidelity..
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The Cape
Wellington
04/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"Captivating contemplation on culture, life and friendship..
"Plumbing the depths of what’s important..
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Sexual Perversity in Chicago
Wellington
16/08/2007 - 25/08/2007
"Impressive if a little dated..
"Auspicious start for new company..
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The Venetian Bride
Wellington
21/08/2007 - 01/09/2007
"May become more satisfying and engaging..
"Sheer artistry..
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The Mall
Auckland, Wellington
24/08/2007 - 26/07/2008
"Original voice..
"Dark comedies of our time..
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The Seagull
Auckland, Wellington
14/08/2007 - 26/08/2007
"Middle class deprivations..
"Comedy, melodrama and undertow of tragedy..
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand – FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN
Havelock North, Wellington
27/07/2006 - 04/11/2015
"In love again with the era, Dietrich and her voice..
"Transported with sensitivity and humour..
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