Downstage Theatre
Reviews of productions held at Downstage Theatre
Le Sud
Hamilton, Christchurch, , Wellington, Wanaka, Dunedin
29/04/2009 - 11/10/2010
"A comedy of manners, not politics..
"Kiwis with a taste of French..
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CARNIVAL HOUND
Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson
23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013
"Distorted realities..
"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..
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SEASONS
Wellington
11/04/2009 - 12/10/2013
"A wonderland of learning and entertainment..
"Fresh and inspiring delights..
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Adam Page Solo
Wellington
18/02/2009 - 01/03/2009
"Coming the raw kumara..
"Very real talent in improvised show..
A Most Outrageous Humbug
Wellington
20/02/2009 - 29/05/2009
"A scintillating and impassioned homage..
"Memorable theatre on many levels..
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Poly-zygotic
Wellington
13/02/2009 - 07/05/2009
"Greater clarity and polish in cheery hour of cultural stereotyping..
"An enjoyable way to spend an hour..
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The Intricate Art of Actually Caring
Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka
10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012
"On the road again..
"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..
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The Look of Love – Evocative/Provocative
Wellington
08/12/2008 - 18/12/2008
"An ideal anecdote to the overwrought cacophony of Christmas..
"Smooth as silk, full of emotion..
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The Little Dog Laughed
Wellington
07/11/2008 - 29/11/2008
"Smart, satirical, sharp..
"Slick Dog takes dig at Hollywood..
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Adagio
Wellington
10/10/2008 - 01/11/2008
"What a circus, what a show..
"Existential physical theatre: poignancy, wit, spectacle, danger..
Bare
Wellington, Auckland
23/09/2008 - 18/10/2008
"Reworked Bare still sizzles with warmth..
"Reworked Bare still sizzles with warmth..
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Whero’s New Net
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington
13/09/2008 - 11/09/2009
"Net gain..
"Compelling net casting..
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Strike: Elemental
Wellington
03/07/2008 - 20/08/2011
"Subtle brilliance, visceral energy..
"A total workout for performers and audience..
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My Brilliant Divorce
Wellington
31/05/2008 - 11/04/2009
"A better version than the rest of the world has seen?..
"Conveniently packaged for mass consumption..
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Where We Once Belonged
Wellington, Auckland
08/03/2008 - 19/04/2008
"Humour and pace replace novel irony and ambiguity..
"The discomfort of change: moving and funny..
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Marilyn: Forever Blonde
Wellington, Auckland
06/03/2008 - 19/04/2008
"Charming Marilyn..
"“For a moment Monroe is almost a real woman”..
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Te Karakia
Auckland, Wellington
27/02/2008 - 08/03/2009
"Deep, strong and moving..
"Moral dilemmas dramatised through love story..
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2b or nt 2b?
Wellington
18/02/2008 - 10/05/2008
"Comic gem from a serious subject..
"An excellent idea, intelligently realised..
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PAUA
Wellington
19/01/2008 - 16/02/2008
"The price of paua..
"Action, intrigue, overt physicality with political/ecological message makes for a must-see winner..
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On The Conditions and Possibilities of Helen Clark taking me as her Young Lover
Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin
15/01/2008 - 27/09/2008
"Meros for office!..
"Perfect timing..
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Urinetown: The Musical
Wellington
17/11/2007 - 22/12/2007
"Funny send-up and gutsy performances..
"Energetic direction and performances..
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A Night with Beau Tyler
Auckland, Wellington
02/11/2007 - 23/05/2009
"A wild night of gimmicks..
"Powerful comedy..
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