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Alma and the Mind Galaxy

Wellington

04/12/2024 - 07/12/2024

"Strong cast makes sensitively written characters lively and credible..

GOMIL

Nelson

30/11/2024 - 14/12/2024

"Slick switching of characters and from jarring comedy to winning pathos..

Te Radar's CookBookery!

Nelson, Auckland

06/09/2024 - 01/12/2024

"Culinary lunacy, celestial voices, Aunt Daisy's recipe for swan, and Te Radar - a splendid recipe for holiday fun..

"Go for the cherries, stay for the carrots..

Last Man Standing

Auckland

26/12/2024 - 30/12/2024

"Two excellent works of subtlety, tenderness and strength..

Twelfth Night (or What You Will)

Dunedin

28/11/2024 - 07/12/2024

"Globe’s exuberant production a special treat..

"A celebration of Dunedin..

Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

08/11/2024 - 29/11/2024

"Consummate performers bring the goods..

The MILKYVERSE

Wellington

26/11/2024 - 30/11/2024

"Improv at its best offers life lessons to us all..

New Zealand School of Dance Performance Season 2024

Wellington

20/11/2024 - 30/11/2024

"The cast of 15 dance with enthusiasm and commitment..

"Strong dancing , stylish presentation, great lighting..

Strictly Ballroom

Christchurch

23/11/2024 - 01/02/2025

"Plenty to applaud in this exuberant holiday musical...

MY GREATEST PERIOD EVER

New Plymouth

23/11/2024 - 24/11/2024

"An edutaining mix, sometimes hilariously funny, at others extremely serious..

High School (The Improvised) Musical

Wellington

19/11/2024 - 23/11/2024

"Well-tuned with a flair for spontaneous creativity..

Marc & Marisha Time Travel the Theatre!

Wellington

11/11/2024 - 17/11/2024

"A joyful and inventive ode to the stage..

Thank You, Ten - A Musical Celebration

Wellington

19/11/2024 - 23/11/2024

"Their happiness is our happiness and it is considerable..

How Far Do Your Arms Reach?

Wellington

15/11/2024 - 15/11/2024

"A consensual canvas exploring improvisational freedom..

TALOFA PAPA

Porirua, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth

03/12/2016 - 17/11/2024

"Papa’s strict but mischievous ways create powerful drama..

"Connection made despite separation and absence..

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Sleeping Beauty: The Pantomime

Wellington

16/11/2024 - 11/01/2025

"Sleeping Beauty brings time warps and twists..

"Brings a fresh approach to an age-old and much-loved tradition..

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Pop-up Globe

Auckland, Wellington

22/10/2024 - 16/11/2024

"‘Boisterous enthusiasm’: Pop-up Globe’s crowd-pleasing A Midsummer Night's Dream..

"Gives our attentiveness, empathy and imaginations free rein..

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Last Song?!

Palmerston North

16/11/2024 - 14/12/2024

"Comic, entertaining, feel-good community celebration plucks the right notes..

Endling

Wellington

16/11/2024 - 17/11/2024

"The remarkable physical talent of an expert, generous clown..

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