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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Royal New Zealand Ballet

Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland

12/10/2024 - 12/11/2024

"Curiosity piqued, this perfect Christmas confection presents our zesty national ballet company...

"The perfect storm of enchantment..

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Peter Pan

Auckland

08/10/2024 - 03/11/2024

"Pantastical panto of pirates, fairies and unending innocence..

Rigoletto

Auckland

19/09/2024 - 25/09/2024

"Pace and polish place this well-proven production at the zenith of operatic musical entertainment...

Divas

Auckland

11/10/2023 - 22/10/2023

"A feel-good reminiscence for women who have driven themselves through the frailty of their humanity to resurrect themselves...

(m)Orpheus

Auckland, Wellington

06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023

"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..

"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..

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COSÌ FAN TUTTE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023

"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..

"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..

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MACBETH

Auckland, Wellington

21/09/2022 - 09/10/2022

"Opening the gates of hell..

"Brooding set perfect for stars..

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SEMELE

Auckland

29/10/2020 - 06/11/2020

"A post-lockdown romp from the master of fireworks..

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Auckland

06/06/2019 - 15/06/2019

"A frittata of delight, plated with playful panache..

LA BOHÈME

Auckland, Wellington

13/09/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Superb cast, classy conductor make box-office opera La Boheme a must-see..

"Chorus snappy, principals energised, orchestra superb..

THE ELIXIR OF LOVE

Wellington, Auckland

31/05/2018 - 30/06/2018

"Elixir works its magic..

"A most enjoyable, easily assimilated entertainment for a modern audience..

CANDIDE

Auckland

23/03/2018 - 25/03/2018

"Bawdy, bright and sparkling..

TOSCA

Christchurch

08/03/2018 - 16/03/2018

"A deeply engaging, no holds barred, utterly irresistible musical thriller..

SISTER ACT The Musical

Auckland

25/11/2017 - 16/12/2017

"Actors shine as Sister Act takes to stage..

"Nun better as an end-of year tonic..

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

27/09/2017 - 22/10/2017

"Everything wrong is dead right..

"Precisely-timed comedy of errors a well-structured riot..

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KÁTYA KABANOVÁ

Auckland, Wellington

16/09/2017 - 14/10/2017

"Musically seductive and vibrant, theatrically clever and creative..

LAST LEGS

Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton

14/09/2017 - 15/10/2017

"Few twists or surprises to keep us engaged..

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Auckland

25/08/2017 - 16/09/2017

"Streetcar provides edgy ride..

"A well-focussed, dynamic production..

WEST SIDE STORY

Auckland

22/06/2017 - 02/07/2017

"The search for a new way of living continues..

"West Side Story a timeless hit..

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AMADEUS

Auckland

04/05/2017 - 20/05/2017

"Highly entertaining, visually spectacular..

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

THE BONE FEEDER

Auckland

19/03/2017 - 26/03/2017

"No Place Like Home..

"A moving experience..

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THE MIKADO

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland

14/02/2017 - 11/03/2017

"Mikado a ravishing riot..

"Pleasant confection could have more tang..

SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

17/09/2016 - 15/10/2016

"Can’t be recommended highly enough..

"Fleet Street Clean Sweep..

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