The latest Theatreview Weekly includes reviews of Mrs Mcginty and the Bizarre Plant, and Spiegelworld Empire in Auckland.

See more recent reviews at theatreview.org, the NZ Performing Arts Review & Directory.

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The latest Theatreview Weekly includes reviews of Mrs Mcginty and the Bizarre Plant, and Spiegelworld Empire in Auckland.

See more recent reviews at theatreview.org, the NZ Performing Arts Review & Directory.

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MRS MCGINTY AND THE BIZARRE PLANT: Dynamic glee
Court Theatre, Bernard Street, Addington, Christchurch
- reviewed by Lindsay Clark

Surely nowhere is the sound of excited audience anticipation more enjoyable proof of the potency of live theatre than at children's holiday productions. In this Di Somma /Bishop /Te Mete event, that comes across strongly, even before the house has experienced the vital musical and dramatic talents of an engaging cast, or responded to clever surprises from puppets and sound design.

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SPIEGELWORLD EMPIRE: Much to like
Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Auckland
- reviewed by Simon Wilson

Let’s say right off that you’ll see things done with bananas in this show you have probably never seen on stage – or anywhere else – before. Done, moreover, by a pair of sex-obsessed clowns who are unfailingly lively, provocative and extremely funny every time they take the stage. They’re great.

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SPIEGELWORLD EMPIRE: Spiegeltent home to slick, professional pick‘n’mix
Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Auckland
- reviewed by Janet McAllister

Every couple of years sexy-circus carnies roll up in a spiegeltent. After the Australian shows Smoke & Mirrors (2011) and Cantina (2013), it's now New York's turn to give us acrobats in their undies in an intimate space.

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SPIEGELWORLD EMPIRE: Out of the Concrete Jungle
Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Auckland
- reviewed by James Wenley

Conventional thought has it that January is a no-go zone for theatrical endeavours in Auckland. Aucklanders prefer the sun, surf, and music festivals. Rolling up bravely into this cultural desert are the unconventional New York performers of Empire.

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SPIEGELWORLD EMPIRE: Superbly performed theacrobatic spectacle
Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Auckland
- reviewed by Raewyn Whyte

Three acts which share that “did I really see that?” quality are definitely the standouts.

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