Observations from the ground.
Flat City Field Notes offers reviews and essays about theatre, arts and culture in and around Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Review: Babyface – a total suplex to the heart
Erin Harrington reviews Babyface, written and performed by Nick Tipa, directed by Sara Georgie, with music and sound design by Zac Nicholls, at Little Andromeda, Thursday 4 June 2026. Kahu’s a Māori kid in a small rural town that can’t tap its ‘r’s. Professional wrestler Whiplash is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world with…
Review: & Juliet – A girlboss by any other name
Charlotte Thornton reviews & Juliet, presented by G&T Productions, directed by Hamish Mouat, choreography by Destiny Anderson, music and lyrics by Max Martin and friends, book by David West Read, at the Isaac Theatre Royal, Saturday 30 May 2026. Was 2019 a long time ago? Chronologically, no. Culturally, yes. 2019 saw the West End premiere…
Review: Let the Right One In – an ambitious gothic coming-of-age story that challenges the audience
Erin Harrington reviews Let the Right One In, adapted by Jack Thorne from the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, directed by Dan Bain, at the Court Theatre, Saturday 23 May 2026. The coming-of-age horror drama Let the Right One In is a real departure from the Court Theare’s usual programming. The play is based on…
Review: The First Annual Parnell Croquet Club Facebook Live Telethon – so good (so good, so good)
Erin Harrington reviews The First Annual Parnell Croquet Club Facebook Live Telethon, created and performed by William Burns (and friends), at Little Andromeda, Friday 22 May 2026. The Parnell Croquet Club is in danger of folding, and community stalwart Pat Stevens (Will Burns) is here with her zip up vest, sensible shoes and tenuous wi-fi…
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