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EVERY BRILLIANT THING

Auckland, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

21/03/2017 - 09/04/2017

"Uplifting, charming, inspiring..

"Brilliant indeed, on many levels..

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SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet

Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill

09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019

"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..

"Funny, powerful, demanding..

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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER

Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson

27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017

"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..

"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..

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HUDSON & HALLS LIVE!

Auckland, Wellington, Kerikeri, Wanaka, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Dunedin

05/11/2015 - 16/12/2017

"Comedy great Christmas fare..

"Utterly captivating..

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SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

Auckland

30/04/2015 - 09/05/2015

"Characters parry well and dance even better..

THE SANTA CLAUS SHOW 2014

Auckland

12/12/2014 - 20/12/2014

"Finally, it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas..

THE LITTLE YELLOW DIGGER

Auckland

27/09/2014 - 11/10/2014

"Seriously impressive..

THE IMPROV BANDITS 2013

Auckland

15/11/2013 - 16/11/2013

"Coming into their own..

THE DRAGON OF AN ORDINARY FAMILY

Auckland

20/04/2013 - 04/05/2013

"Magically marvellous adaptation..

Hairy Maclary

Auckland

08/10/2011 - 11/11/2012

"Captivating and utterly delightful..

"A fabulous show in every way..

EDUCATING RITA

Auckland

23/08/2012 - 08/09/2012

"Golden oldie good debut for new company..

"Believe the hype..

STANDSTILL

Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton

09/03/2011 - 07/07/2012

"Irreverent, bizarre, compelling..

"Treadmill of life presents novel and engaging theatre..

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THE NOWHERE SHOW

Auckland

16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"Discomfort and awkwardness..

BRENDON GREEN in EVERYTHING IS MEANINGLESS AND NOTHING MATTERS, LOL

Auckland

08/05/2012 - 12/05/2012

"Insights into the average warped mind..

IDIOTS OF ANTS

Auckland

28/04/2012 - 05/05/2012

"Idiots or Savants?..

"Side-splitting..

PUNK ROCK

Auckland

27/03/2012 - 07/04/2012

"Drama lays bare the brutality of bullying..

"Teen angst on overdrive..

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TOP GIRLS

Auckland

23/02/2012 - 18/03/2012

"You Can Be a Successful Woman, Too! (Terms and Conditions Apply)..

"Vignettes recall girl power and the glass ceiling..

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The Secret Life of a Bellydancer

Auckland

17/11/2011 - 17/12/2011

"Feel-good fun..

Toil and Trouble

Auckland

28/09/2011 - 01/10/2011

"Magical script, spectacular lighting and sound..

The First Asian AB

Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington

13/09/2011 - 25/02/2012

"Local bromance a winning combo..

"Not about the rugby..

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TIC TIC

Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, , Dunedin

04/05/2010 - 06/10/2012

"Disparate components flow smoothly..

"Quite simply an inspiration..

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Hotel - A Cabaret

Auckland, Dunedin

14/10/2010 - 03/07/2011

"Phenomenal talents..

"Consummate showmanship in theatrical equivalent of a compilation tape..

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Flightless Birds

Auckland

13/04/2011 - 21/04/2011

"Nice guys don’t always finish last..

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