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DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy

Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth

16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024

"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..

"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..

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1999: The Ultimate Prince Experience

Hamilton

07/05/2024 - 07/05/2024

"Good fun and if you enjoy Prince’s music, you’ll just love it..

The Tempestuous

Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington

13/06/2023 - 01/12/2024

"Ashton conjures a tale that’s as salutary as it is richly entertaining..

"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

Hamilton

01/03/2024 - 02/03/2024

"It is both absurd, and utterly real..

Abby Howells – La Soupco

Wellington, Hamilton

09/03/2023 - 25/02/2024

"Full of originality, disarming honesty and fanciful narrative..

"A lively and insightful ride, bouncing between two states of being..

SOCIAL ANIMAL

Hamilton

23/02/2024 - 24/02/2024

"Well-written and full of humorous insights and revelations..

HYSTERICAL

Wellington, Hamilton

05/05/2022 - 03/06/2022

"Intensely personal, yet will speak to many..

"Skilful, accessible celebration of hysteria hits their mark..

JUNIOR

Hamilton

22/09/2021 - 26/09/2021

"A good black comedy with mystery and tonnes of humour..

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Hamilton

20/02/2020 - 20/02/2020

"Beautiful harmonies juxtaposed with subversive and occasionally filthy lyrics..

2020 VISION

Hamilton

19/02/2020 - 19/02/2020

"Wonky world can be bad, sad and funny yet Michele also finds optimism..

Björk: ALL IS FULL OF LOVE

Hamilton, Wellington

17/10/2019 - 22/10/2019

"A beautiful homage, musically innovative and delightful to experience..

"A gorgeous assembly of design, music and performance – but .....

A DOLL'S HOUSE

Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington

05/08/2017 - 14/09/2019

"Architecture of Happiness..

"A stunning contemporary interpretation..

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MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth

25/06/2019 - 07/09/2019

"Beautifully balances the comic and bawdy with the serious and heartfelt..

"An absolute masterclass in comedic Shakespearian performance..

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HUDSON AND HALLS LIVE!

Hamilton

01/08/2019 - 11/08/2019

"Packed with laugh-out-loud moments..

THE MATARIKI GLOW SHOW

Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington

27/05/2019 - 25/06/2022

"Strong performers and great bones..

"Wonderful story brought to life through puppetry..

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TAMPOCALYPSE

Hamilton

24/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Clever with a political punch..

GOD OF CARNAGE

Hamilton

05/04/2019 - 13/04/2019

"Rollicking tension, humour and humanity..

"Revels in humanity more than it rebukes i..

MOCKINGBIRD

Hamilton

07/03/2019 - 07/03/2019

"Engaging, full of energy and clarity..

Michele and Jeremy ON THE ROAD

Hamilton, Akaroa, Queenstown

01/02/2019 - 27/02/2019

"National comedy treasures..

"They make us think as well as laugh..

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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin

18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023

"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..

"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..

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DELUXE DELUXE

Hamilton

20/02/2019 - 24/02/2019

"Simply (not so) pure entertainment..

NO HOLDS BARD

Wellington, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Waiheke Island, Havelock North, Hamilton, Tauranga

16/05/2013 - 11/08/2018

"Cleverly written and performed with consummate skill..

"Excites and delights..

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THE QUEST

Hamilton

01/12/2017 - 09/12/2017

"A huge creative effort..

"No shortage of entertaining material..

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