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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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FEMME NATALE 2

Wellington

26/04/2019 - 04/05/2019

"A fun ‘quickie’ for date deprived parents..

VENUS IN FUR

Invercargill

24/04/2019 - 26/04/2019

"A well-paced, cracking performance..

MoodPorn

Wellington

23/04/2019 - 04/05/2019

"Verbally and physically eloquent; utterly absorbing interactions..

THIS LONG WINTER

Wellington

10/04/2019 - 20/04/2019

"Break the Cycle..

"An unapologetically feminist condemnation of the patriarchy in all its guises..

PAPER SHAPER

Wellington

18/04/2017 - 17/04/2019

"Fanciful and inspiring..

"Captivating and heart-warming with environmental message..

THE BIGGEST LITTLE CIRCUS

Rotorua

13/04/2019 - 13/04/2019

"Politically emboldened dare-devils..

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