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A BOY CALLED PIANO

Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Christchurch

22/11/2019 - 22/10/2022

"Offering voices to the voiceless..

"One of the great Kiwi theatre productions of our time..

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THOROUGHLY MODERN MĀUI – TE MĀUI O NAINEI

Dunedin, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton

14/09/2022 - 29/02/2024

"Funny, heartfelt, confronting, welcoming, flawless – and needed in the current climate..

"Māori humour at its finest, funny, cheeky and truthful..

MOKOMOKO

Wellington, Global, New Plymouth

10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023

"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..

"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..

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UPU

Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings

16/06/2021 - 28/10/2023

"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..

"A powerful, emotional, humorous, joyful, beautiful and potent celebration..

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WITI’S WĀHINE

Gisborne, Wellington

05/10/2019 - 13/06/2021

"Illuminating the grace, strength, elegance and eloquence of Mana Wāhine..

"A truly special night..

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PETER PAKA PARATENE

Wellington, Auckland

06/09/2017 - 08/06/2021

"E te Rangatira Rawiri he mihi atu mo to mahi …..

"Ask the Paka Anything..

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SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Wellington, Hamilton

16/03/2020 - 19/06/2020

"A masterclass of show-don’t-tell..

"Moving, deftly told..

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BLACK TIES

Wellington

04/03/2020 - 07/03/2020

"Reminds us of the power of love, motherhood and the ways our ancestors taught us..

"Surprising insights..

HŌKIOI ME TE VWŌHALI From spirit eagles land

Wellington

12/03/2020 - 14/03/2020

"Full of heart and committed performances..

"Speaks to the heart and soul..

THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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Over My Dead Body LITTLE BLACK BITCH

Wellington

04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019

"A haunting, funny and, at times, harrowing drama..

"Tino ātaahua tō mahi. He rawe!..

MADIBA the musical

Wellington, Christchurch

07/02/2019 - 17/02/2019

"Madiba has moments of greatness..

"Rippling with vigour, vitality and energy to burn..

A Tale of 3 Lonely Men and their Quest for an Audience with the Elusive Moa

Wellington

24/02/2015 - 28/02/2015

"Shockingly funny, vividly gross, shamefully entertaining..

TAKING OFF THE BIRD SUIT - NZIF

Wellington

01/11/2014 - 01/11/2014

"Mayhem, shemozzle, shambollocks and a right old mess with audience participation..

DUOS

Wellington

31/10/2014 - 31/10/2014

"Two by two..

Wellington LUX Night Lights Festival 2014

Wellington

22/08/2014 - 31/08/2014

"The freedom, playfulness and enchantment of enlightenment..

MARX IN SOHO – a Play on History

Wellington, Christchurch

14/06/2014 - 18/10/2014

"Compelling, energetic and compassionate..

""I can’t stress enough how valuable this show is"..

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THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT

Auckland

12/04/2014 - 03/05/2014

"The power of creation and the enchantment of storytelling..

PANIORA!

Auckland, Wellington

26/02/2014 - 12/04/2014

"Impressively woven fusion yet to achieve cohesion..

"Play punctuated with colour, movement and class..

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