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James Mustapic THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECTOR

Wellington

08/05/2019 - 11/05/2019

"Genuine self-revelatory amusement..

THE MOUSETRAP

Wellington

09/05/2019 - 19/05/2019

"Something we should all have to experience..

Frickin Dangerous Bro LEGACY

Wellington

08/05/2019 - 11/05/2019

"Frickin' delightful, bro..

"Hugely entertaining satire..

SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet

Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill

09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019

"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..

"Funny, powerful, demanding..

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Ray Shipley ALL THIS CRYING IS MAKING ME HUNGRY

Wellington

08/05/2019 - 11/05/2019

"“It’s as though the whole shooting box is encrypted and I don’t have the right de-encrypting gear”..

THE KORU HOUR

Wellington

08/05/2019 - 11/05/2019

"Yet to reach its potential..

THE MOURNMOOR MURDERS

Wellington

14/03/2019 - 11/05/2019

"A sparkling display of comic skills..

"A wealth of clever verbal humour complements the physical comedy..

Tom Clarke PERRY

Wellington

07/05/2019 - 11/05/2019

"Disturbingly compelling..

White Man Behind a Desk A PARTY FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

Wellington

07/05/2019 - 11/05/2019

"An ingeniously provocative prod..

BEST FOODS COMEDY GALA Wellington

Wellington

05/05/2019 - 05/05/2019

"A diverse line-up with a refreshing variety of perspectives..

WAITING FOR GODOT

Wellington

04/05/2019 - 01/06/2019

"A play where nothing happens but everything is discussed..

"Riddled with vivid snapshots of the human condition..

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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HUMAN

Invercargill

03/05/2019 - 03/05/2019

"Unforgettably spellbinding..

PINTER SHORTS

Hamilton

02/05/2019 - 07/05/2019

"A multiple treat..

CONVERSATIONS WITH DEAD RELATIVES

Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington

13/10/2018 - 11/05/2019

"An interesting journey through the past..

"A stimulating weave of familial threads..

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Kiss the Sky

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill

29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019

"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..

"Rich contrasts in triple bill..

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Giselle: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted

Auckland

27/04/2019 - 27/04/2019

"Love versus cynicism..

MY BEST DEAD FRIEND

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson

12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019

"Simply lovely to watch..

"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..

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JANE DOE

Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill

06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019

"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..

"Extremely engaging and constructive..

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THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE

Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill

12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020

"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..

"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..

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