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I AM MĀORI

Wellington

21/06/2019 - 23/06/2019

"A taonga, hei kākano puipuiaki (a precious seed) in so many ways..

Black Swan, White Swan

Christchurch, Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin, Tauranga

31/05/2019 - 06/07/2019

"Glorious flair..

"Dancers shine with stripped back staging..

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WINGS and WOMEN LIKE US

Dunedin

15/06/2019 - 22/06/2019

"Belly-laughs abound..

"Double act offers feminist perspectives of NZ life..

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THEREAFTER

Wellington

17/06/2019 - 22/06/2019

"Beauty even in extremity..

"Formidable challenge commendably met..

DOUBLE FALSEHOOD

Wellington

18/06/2019 - 22/06/2019

"Well-choreographed and smartly presented..

CELLFISH

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Palmerston North, Gisborne

08/03/2017 - 15/10/2019

"A standout in a shimmering sea of wonderful presentations and productions..

"A superbly performed prison pas de deu..

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WINDIGO

Wellington

12/06/2019 - 15/06/2019

"Difficult to forget..

DIGGING TO CAMBODIA

Wellington

13/06/2019 - 15/06/2019

"Elusive, allusive and constantly captivating..

THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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FISHIN’ CHIP

Wellington

12/06/2019 - 15/06/2019

"Potentially packs a powerful punch..

THE WEEKEND

Wellington

11/06/2019 - 15/06/2019

"Engages our hearts and minds to the max..

MOANA (2019)

Auckland

11/06/2019 - 12/06/2019

"Emerging choreographers show skill and artistry..

LOVE AND INFORMATION

Wellington

08/06/2019 - 20/06/2019

"A riveting journey through an insightful, thought-provoking and sometimes moving labyrinth of highly varied human interactions..

LEECHES

Auckland

07/06/2019 - 07/06/2019

"Outstanding performances in dance debut..

"Alluring imagery, skilful choreography..

THE MATARIKI GLOW SHOW

Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington

27/05/2019 - 25/06/2022

"Strong performers and great bones..

"Wonderful story brought to life through puppetry..

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BOYS

Wellington

08/06/2019 - 16/06/2019

"A powerful interrogation of our nation’s state..

WEST SIDE STORY

Wellington

07/06/2019 - 16/06/2019

"Moving and amazing..

AN UNSEASONABLE FALL OF SNOW

Hamilton

08/06/2019 - 08/06/2019

"Short, sharp show about mental wellbeing could be updated..

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