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PAKARU

Wellington

04/06/2019 - 08/06/2019

"A riveting, powerful and intensely moving experience..

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!..

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..

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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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..

THE SCAPEGOAT REDEMPTION

Dunedin

23/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Grim and grimy meets slick and sexy in an explosion of laughter and fishnet tights..

SPACE COUCH A Live Comedy Chat Show

Wellington

21/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Irreverent, rambunctious and raucous..

Public Service Announcements INDIGNITY WAR

Wellington

21/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Welcome robust political satire..

Tui Christie GIFTED

Wellington

21/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Smart, charming and, yes, gifted..

SO YOU THINK YOU KHANDALLAH

Wellington

21/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"A sound foundation is laid..

Hamish and Lynette Parkinson ME 'N' MA

Wellington

21/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Largely entertaining..

Brendon Green OF CONSEQUENCE

Wellington

21/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"Preoccupied with possibilities, potentialities and what ifs..

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