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OWLS DO CRY

Oamaru, Auckland

05/10/2019 - 02/11/2019

"Dancing to the Frame of the beat..

"Singing from the Dead Room..

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EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON

Auckland

15/11/2017 - 25/11/2017

"Melting pot of chaos, coherence..

"More human and moving than apocalyptic and frightening..

RED SPEEDO

Auckland

02/11/2017 - 15/11/2017

"Togs, Togs, Drama..

"Water runs Red on fast lane to top..

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THE DUNSTAN CREEK HAUNTING

Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Auckland, Nelson, Wellington

16/04/2016 - 20/07/2019

"Kiwi ghost story with an eerie twist gets audience jumping..

"Entertainingly chill..

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Auckland

25/08/2017 - 16/09/2017

"Streetcar provides edgy ride..

"A well-focussed, dynamic production..

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Auckland

18/09/2017 - 01/10/2017

"Children nail Dahl’s genius..

"Children will Listen..

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BLONDE POISON

Wellington, Auckland

22/08/2017 - 06/10/2018

"Exquisitely calibrated and modulated; totally compelling..

"Nazi era play poses moral dilemma..

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WHEN SUN AND MOON COLLIDE

Auckland

22/06/2017 - 05/07/2017

"Tale mines shadows under NZ’s rural sun..

"A satisfying jigsaw puzzle..

AMADEUS

Auckland

04/05/2017 - 20/05/2017

"Highly entertaining, visually spectacular..

"Hurst’s Salieri a masterclass in energy, character distillation and conviction..

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

Wellington

02/03/2016 - 05/03/2016

"Humble show ray of light in darkness..

"Pacing and presentation exactly right..

THE ENCOUNTER

Auckland

15/03/2017 - 19/03/2017

"Jungle tale treat for senses..

"Expanding Storytelling..

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OTHELLO (Pop-Up Globe 2017)

Auckland

27/02/2017 - 13/05/2017

"A remarkable feast for the senses..

"No holding back in tale of pure evil..

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Pop-Up Globe 2017)

Auckland

23/02/2017 - 12/05/2017

"Pacific-styled Much Ado a delight..

"Highly entertaining..

SPIRIT HOUSE - A Ghost Story

Auckland

16/02/2017 - 05/03/2017

"Ghost in the Shell..

"Mune back in theatrical delight..

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REVOLT. SHE SAID. REVOLT AGAIN.

Auckland

15/02/2017 - 11/03/2017

"Revolutionize the Discourse (Donft Review)..

"Funny feminist word-plays on stage..

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VERNON GOD LITTLE

Auckland

16/11/2016 - 25/11/2016

"American Idiot..

"Exemplary talent..

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THE BEAUTIFUL ONES

Auckland

19/11/2016 - 26/11/2016

"A high octane concoction of seduction and saliency..

"Slice of Nightlife..

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THE PINK HAMMER

Auckland

13/10/2016 - 23/10/2016

"Sparks fly in romp at DIY classroom..

"A good night out..

WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton

26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020

"A glorious and passionate production..

"Invigorating ensemble work..

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CLOSE CITY

Auckland

10/09/2016 - 17/09/2016

"Alluring and ultimately disturbing reverie..

"A Doll’s Hell..

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BOYS WILL BE BOYS

Auckland

08/09/2016 - 24/09/2016

"Swimming with the Sharks..

"A searing interrogation of value systems..

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VENUS IN FUR

Auckland

20/08/2016 - 18/09/2016

"Theatrically Stimulating..

"Kinky costumes steam up stage..

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LENNON: Through A Glass Onion

Auckland

10/08/2016 - 14/08/2016

"Glass act pares back the layers of Lennon..

"Come Together..

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