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Lisa Simpson lives in New Plymouth. She has a BA in English Literature and French, a B Ed and a Diploma in Drama and Dance Education. She works as a drama teacher and has been teaching for 24 years. 

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Theatre and dance reviews since 2006.

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HALF OF THE SKY

Global, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Auckland

20/10/2022 - 12/09/2023

"Fantastic writing, great direction, superb acting..

"A treat to be gifted such simple yet stunning storytelling..

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APERTURE The life and work of Ans Westra

Nelson, New Plymouth, Upper Hutt

24/10/2019 - 16/07/2021

"Gets under the skin of Ans Westra and will get under your skin too..

"A tour de force and labour of love..

LOVE, LINDA: The Life of Mrs Cole Porter

Wellington, New Plymouth, Blenheim

28/11/2020 - 24/06/2021

"Excellent script and generous performance with comedy and emotional reveals..

"Flows stylishly from monologue to song with musical and emotional depth and life..

HAMLET

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

25/06/2019 - 08/09/2019

"Slick production plays at a cracking pace..

"Triumphant revelling in challenges..

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SOLITUDE the secret life of Annie Chaffey

Wellington, Nelson, New Plymouth, Hamilton

29/11/2017 - 22/10/2020

"Woman alone: a subtle, much-needed counterpoint..

"Simple yet fascinating and admirable..

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Griff Rhys Jones WHERE WAS I?

New Plymouth

02/11/2018 - 02/11/2018

"A bouncy romp through self-deprecation, genuine terror and quirky characters..

MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY

Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga

06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019

"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..

"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..

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MAGICIANS

Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Auckland

19/10/2017 - 04/11/2017

"Slick acts generate entertaining show..

"An alluring challenge to sceptics..

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CHEF Come Dine With Us

New Plymouth, Christchurch

26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017

"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..

"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...

DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS

Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland

14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017

"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..

"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..

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POROPITI: PROPHET

Taranaki, Havelock North, Christchurch

23/08/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Seeking new pathways to reconnection..

"Fascinating and hypnotic..

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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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