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Sax Appeal

Auckland

17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"A funny, surprising, direct and outrageous tonic for a tough week..

BJÖRK ALL IS FULL OF LOVE

Auckland

09/11/2017 - 11/11/2017

"Brilliant eclectic content and delivery..

ORESTE

Auckland

20/08/2016 - 21/08/2016

"A high standard of style and interpretation..

FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL

Auckland

21/04/2016 - 27/04/2016

"It’s not the fun kind of bad..

"Leg-Warming..

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THE GREAT DOWNHILL JOURNEY OF LITTLE TOMMY

Auckland

17/03/2016 - 20/03/2016

"Full of energy and pizzazz..

TOSCA

Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand wide

17/09/2015 - 30/08/2020

"Exciting, attractive and compelling..

"A celebration of wonderful talent..

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LA CENERENTOLA (Cinderella)

Auckland, Wellington

09/05/2015 - 07/06/2015

"Captivates..

"Captivating night in theatreland..

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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]

Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland

14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..

"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..

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DON GIOVANNI

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland

22/08/2013 - 18/10/2014

"The Don still retains charms in modern twist..

"A triumph..

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LA TRAVIATA

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

19/06/2014 - 23/07/2016

"Brava diva!..

"Sumptuous and emotionally-charged..

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THE MODERN MĀORI QUARTET 2014

Auckland

04/06/2014 - 08/06/2014

"Good mood generators..

WHEEL OF EXPERIENCE

Tauranga, New Plymouth, Onewhero, Auckland

06/04/2014 - 13/09/2014

"A national theatrical treasure..

"Full of longing, despair, confusion and triumph..

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MADAME BUTTERFLY

Wellington, Auckland

18/04/2013 - 18/05/2013

"Internally passionate yet externally restrained..

"Sellout production ticks all the boxes..

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DIE FLEDERMAUS

Auckland

11/12/2012 - 15/12/2012

"A sight and sound to behold..

THE LIKES OF A LOVELESS DOGWASHER

Auckland

16/10/2012 - 20/10/2012

"Thoroughly enjoyable show enthusiastically received..

"Give this Dogwasher some love..

RIGOLETTO

Auckland, Wellington

19/05/2012 - 17/06/2012

"Rigoletto takes a bold step into today’s world..

"Surprises amid complexities in inventive production..

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Xerxes

Auckland, Wellington

02/03/2011 - 19/03/2011

"Sheer skill and enjoyment here..

"Sublime blend of voices and orchestra..

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Macbeth

Auckland, Wellington

18/09/2010 - 16/10/2010

"Great theatre: a must-see..

"A tortured king, lean, mean queen and malevolent witches pack powerful punch..

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Jenufa

Auckland, Wellington

20/09/2008 - 18/10/2008

"As good as it gets..

"Fine portrayal rewards long wait for landmark opera..

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Hansel and Gretel

Auckland, Kerikeri

29/06/2008 - 05/07/2008

"Brunnhilde on a broomstick with provocative pantomime flavour..

"Engaging, charming, chilling at times and full of life and old fashioned glee..

Porgy and Bess

Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington

22/08/2006 - 26/08/2006

"Soloists excel in punishing tour..

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