By Dione JosephThe New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) opened its premiere season with a double-bill programme consisting of two strikingly different works. A seemingly-innocent white box deliberately makes its way across a bare stage towards a man sitting on a chair. Longer than the first work, Matter is meditative and, at times, the fastidiousness can be wearying; however, the longer narrative also invites further contemplation. The Absurdity of Humanity is a powerful and compelling commentary on the human condition and it should not be missed. What: The Absurdity of Humanity by The New Zealand Dance CompanyWhere & when: Q Theatre, until 27 August- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald August 24, 2016 23:15 UTC