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July 21, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: #205 – Roald Dahl’s Dirty Beasts & Other Stories, Wellington, 2015

It’s always been fun taking Oscar to shows – well, in theory…now of course he writes his own reviews – but a couple of years ago he wasn’t quite ready, but still keen, in theory… I wrote a few words about this show – because it didn’t quite work, but best intentions…. Was thinking, just […]
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June 6, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Matilda & Me: DVD

Matilda & Me Directors: Nel Minchin & Rhian Skirving Madman As much the story of Tim Minchin as it is the story of Matilda the musical this documentary (co-directed by one of Minchin’s sisters) is a charming, interesting tale that will appeal not only to those that have already seen the production (I haven’t, but I […]
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July 13, 2015 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Orchestra Wellington – Dirty Beasts (July 12, Wgtn)

Orchestra Wellington: Dirty Beasts Opera House Sunday, July 12 Here Orchestra Wellington catered to kids of all ages, well, in theory with a series of narrated stories backed by music. It was a nice idea – Dirty Beasts – featuring a curtain-raising performance by James Rolleston narrating the story of Maui’s Fish Hook before Miranda […]
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October 30, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

Primus: Primus & The Chocolate Factory with The Fungi Ensemble

Primus Primus & The Chocolate Factory with The Fungi Ensemble ATO Records A new Primus album, and one with the band’s “classic line-up” back in place – meaning the first record with Tim “Herb” Alexander on drums since 1995. This time the band is augmented by The Fungi Ensemble (percussionist Mike Dillon and cellist Sam […]
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