St James Theatre 2
Reviews of productions held at St James Theatre 2
Waiting for Godot
Wellington, Christchurch
30/06/2010 - 14/07/2010
"Desolation depicted with humanity, tenderness and wry humour..
"Delight in the depths of desolation..
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Carmen
Christchurch, Invercargill, Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North, Napier
05/06/2010 - 10/07/2010
"Barefoot in Rio with absolutely no bull..
"Feral grace amid dated choreography..
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The Marriage of Figaro
Wellington, Auckland
15/05/2010 - 13/06/2010
"Engrossing night of theatre makes the Marriage of Figaro unmissable..
"Aidan Lang, take a bow! This is what opera is meant to be...
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Miss Saigon
Wellington
09/04/2010 - 17/04/2010
"Challenges met with alacrity..
"Harmonious rendition of tensions..
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Good Morning, Mr Gershwin
Wellington
17/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
"They can’t take this away from me..
"Exhilarating combination of dance and film electrified by Gershwin..
11 and 12
Wellington
10/03/2010 - 14/03/2010
"Failed to fire..
"Political theatre at its most quiet..
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Sutra
Wellington
26/02/2010 - 06/03/2010
"Everybody was kung-fu dancing..
"A generous gift for our enlightenment..
From Here to There
Invercargill, Hastings, Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
06/02/2010 - 27/03/2010
"Passions, allusions and challenging complexity..
"Exuberant dance would have graced the festival..
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Peter Pan
Palmerston North, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton
30/10/2009 - 10/12/2009
"A window to magical world of adventure, secrets and spectacle..
"Applause richly deserved for rollicking performance..
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Eugene Onegin
Wellington, Auckland
17/09/2009 - 17/10/2009
"Delivers on promise of excellence..
"Grasps the heart of a timeless tale..
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The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
Wellington
15/08/2009 - 15/08/2009
"Let them eat, drink, play and dance..
La Sylphide
Wellington, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier
30/07/2009 - 03/09/2009
"Perpetuating imperial European cultural legacies..
"Polished performances capture true spirit of this melodramatic dance..
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SLAVA'S SNOW SHOW
New Plymouth, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington
08/07/2009 - 14/07/2013
"The winter of our content..
"Completely enchanting..
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Stomp '09
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
19/05/2009 - 07/06/2009
"Skilled in rhythm, tone, character and comedy – with gusto..
"Stomp - the rhythm of life..
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The Italian Girl in Algiers
Wellington, Auckland
09/05/2009 - 06/06/2009
"A dazzling, stellar Isabella..
"A grand night of entertainment..
Push
Auckland, Wellington
21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009
"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..
"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..
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Don Quixote (2008)
Wellington
31/10/2008 - 08/11/2008
"Trimmer triumphs (on & off stage) as old warhorse gets new life..
"Wit, flamboyance and flamenco offset the score’s relentless symmetry..
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Jenufa
Auckland, Wellington
20/09/2008 - 18/10/2008
"As good as it gets..
"Fine portrayal rewards long wait for landmark opera..
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Romeo & Juliet
Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington
18/07/2008 - 24/08/2008
"Thought-provoking and emotional experience..
"All elements in harmony..
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Dora the Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure!
Wellington
18/07/2008 - 20/07/2008
"A loud and lively spectacle..
Cinderella On Ice
Wellington, Auckland
11/07/2008 - 26/07/2008
"A unique chance to celebrate timelessness..
"Fabulous ballet on ice one of the hottest shows in town..
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La Bohème
Wellington, Auckland
10/05/2008 - 07/06/2008
"Lean update beautiful, brutal – and a winner..
"Amazing singing wasted on paper-thin plot..
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