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Francesca holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and English Literature from Victoria University, and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing (Script writing) from Victoria’s International Institute of Modern Letters. She has worked as a writer, performer, editor and producer in RNZ’s drama department on and off for over a decade.

Francesca is currently a staff writer for Capital and ArtZone magazines.

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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Le comte Ory (The Count Ory)

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

30/05/2024 - 29/06/2024

"A production of fizzing vitality and imaginative presentation...

"A comedy of disguises..

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Dakota of the White Flats

Wellington

30/05/2023 - 06/06/2023

"One hell of a rollicking ride, with slick stagecraft and pitch perfect performances..

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR

Wellington

18/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"The music and performances are so strong they outweigh the strange design choices..

"Stellar performances in tale of star-crossed lovers..

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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CELESTIAL NOBODIES

Wellington

14/03/2021 - 13/08/2022

"Excellent bones and standout performances..

"Making STEM fun, cute, a little sad and interesting..

LA TRAVIATA

Wellington

09/07/2022 - 16/07/2022

"Moving and poignant..

"Carefully designed ingenuity..

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WHO IS COMING FOR DINNER

Wellington

16/03/2019 - 18/03/2019

"At this potluck take what temps you..

How to be a Stripper

Dunedin, Wellington

15/03/2018 - 09/03/2019

"Sexy, sassy and playful..

"A fun, unique show..

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