Review Archive
Welcome to the review archive.
Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.
EAT,SLEEP,DANCE,REPEAT
Wellington
19/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Delivered with admirable technique and enough energy to power a small provincial city..
Decadunce
Wellington
19/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Performer, showman, comedian in love with being human..
ONE-TWO
Wellington
18/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Explores some big philosophical questions while venturing through ludicrous territory..
THE SENSEMAKER
Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson
28/02/2023 - 21/03/2026
"It is funny, frustrating and more unsettling than it first appears..
"Unique, complex, enigmatic - don't miss it..
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Joana Joy – Miss Tui Whanganui 2009
Wellington
21/05/2025 - 19/02/2026
"An entertaining look at an earlier time invested with liveliness and spiced with clever humour..
"Brilliant silliness plus feminism, individuality and empowerment..
Early Midnight Circus
Wellington
18/02/2026 - 19/02/2026
"Variations on the same lame set-up with no payoff to justify it..
Spoon Show
Wellington
18/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Achieves audience connection with ease, inspires involvement effortlessly – a joy to experience..
Kissing Booth
Wellington
18/02/2026 - 22/02/2026
"Has range, heart, a generosity of spirit and delightful surprises..
Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)
Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin
18/02/2026 - 21/03/2026
"Forces audiences to confront what happens when private moments become public currency..
"The title promises something explicit. The show delivers something smart...
Speed is Emotional
Auckland, Whangarei, Wellington
17/04/2025 - 29/03/2026
"Fast, emotional and fluorescent – life-affirming viewing for this moment..
"Like a warm hug, seasoned with bright colours, silly hats and clever references..
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How To Build A Gate
Wellington
17/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Funny, high-energy physicality, excellent comic timing and an ending to make us think about what we want more of..
Once Upon a Time in Homowood
Wellington
17/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Camp, fast and furious chaos built on firm foundations..
Sōsisi Tales
Wellington
17/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"Unapologetically Tongan, utilises humour to discuss misogyny and breaking the cycle of abuse..
night ferals
Wellington
17/02/2026 - 21/02/2026
"A delightful homage to modern absurd sketch comedy with a twist..
D' Things N Such
Wellington
04/03/2025 - 28/02/2026
"A showcase of modern-day absurdism, algorithmic surrealism and YouTube/TikTok style anti-humour..
"Compelling performers – and three actors in search of a playwright?..
CRUSH THE BUG
Wellington
18/11/2025 - 15/02/2026
"Ingenious nonsense, absurd community-building, and a good antidote to the stressful times we live in..
"Apparently casual clowning that makes us think and feel..
Katy Borrows is Cooked
Global
13/02/2026 - 07/03/2026
"Problems with production and narrative flow subvert entertainment potential..
SEXY GHOST BOY
Wellington, Hastings, Dunedin, Christchurch
20/03/2019 - 15/02/2026
"By turns alluring, inviting, exasperated, nervous, surprised, demanding – a pleasure..
"Here Comes A Supernatural Consent King..
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EL COLIBRÍ
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Smartly scripted sibling rivalries, conflicts and love genuinely affecting..
"If Music Be The Food Of Love": Shakespeare in Song
Dunedin
14/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"A great deal of fun, celebrating Shakespeare and Dunedin artistry..
Shift of Tides
Wellington
14/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Mesmerising, reflective and haunting performance in the midst of the busy nightlife...
Stupid Stupid
Wellington
14/02/2026 - 15/02/2026
"Clowning gold, farcical cabaret and acrobatics, and very silly..
Tap Fusion
Wellington
13/02/2026 - 14/02/2026
"Rhythms speaking volumes with exhilarating fusions and slick ensemble..
