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Over My Dead Body LITTLE BLACK BITCH

Wellington

04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019

"A haunting, funny and, at times, harrowing drama..

"Tino ātaahua tō mahi. He rawe!..

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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LEECHES

Auckland

07/06/2019 - 07/06/2019

"Outstanding performances in dance debut..

"Alluring imagery, skilful choreography..

PŌHUTU

Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua

06/06/2019 - 15/09/2023

"We are transported to life at Whakarewarewa. Puarenga stream, bubbles and water...

"Tangible and intangible landscapes reimagined..

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THE BARBER OF SEVILLE

Auckland

06/06/2019 - 15/06/2019

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

AU KO TUVALU

Wellington

20/03/2019 - 23/03/2019

"Story of love and hope leaves your stomach knotted and your eyes stinging..

"Heartwarming and heartwrenching..

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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PALU

Wellington

05/06/2019 - 08/06/2019

"Expert weavers of stories of old and now..

PAKARU

Wellington

04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019

"A riveting, powerful and intensely moving experience..

SHEL WE?

Wellington, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Hastings

12/12/2018 - 19/10/2020

"Gently woven story, precise and fluid dancing..

"Playful, poignant, ambiguous …..

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SHORTLAND STREET The Musical

Palmerston North

01/06/2019 - 30/06/2019

"Great for people who either love or hate Shortland Street the TV serial..

I AIN'T MAD AT CHA

Auckland, Wellington, Gisborne

20/06/2017 - 19/10/2019

"A completely stimulating theatrical experience..

"A very absorbing exploration..

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MEERA

Auckland

31/05/2019 - 02/06/2019

"Sparkling love..

RICHARD II

Dunedin

30/05/2019 - 08/06/2019

"Impressive performances in Shakespeare adaptation..

"A magnificent lesson for modern leaders..

RUNNING LATE

Wellington

28/05/2019 - 01/06/2019

"Not yet more than the sum of its parts..

YES YES YES

Wellington, Hamilton

27/02/2019 - 27/03/2021

"Theatre that truly makes a positive difference..

"Honesty, humour and balance sensitively shared..

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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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THE BALD SOPRANO

Dunedin

24/05/2019 - 01/06/2019

"Delectable hilarity of linguistic horror..

Katie Boyle in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Nelson, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington

04/04/2019 - 21/09/2019

"Played with engaging charm and extraordinary equanimity..

"A mammoth effort and a resounding success..

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TAMPOCALYPSE

Hamilton

24/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Clever with a political punch..

ORBICULUS New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season

Wellington

22/05/2019 - 28/05/2019

"Watch this space..

"Smart, strong dancers, safe and secure choreography..

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