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TIME MACHINE

Christchurch

13/04/2019 - 27/04/2019

"A captivating and amusing jaunt through time..

Alice in Wonderland

Wellington, Dunedin

07/04/2019 - 12/04/2019

"Perectly Wonderland-ish..

"Frivolous, frothy Aussie fun..

MEAT

Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington

14/08/2018 - 13/04/2019

"Conversation-stoking commitment..

"Shattering!..

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DEACON

Rotorua

11/04/2019 - 12/04/2019

"Be warned: he is very, very hypnotically sexy..

WEAVE - Yarns with New Zealanders

Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua

04/04/2017 - 11/04/2019

"A rich tapestry of contemporary Kiwi culture and identity..

"A highly polished and confident solo show..

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THIS LONG WINTER

Wellington

10/04/2019 - 20/04/2019

"Break the Cycle..

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

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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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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WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton

26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020

"A glorious and passionate production..

"Invigorating ensemble work..

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3 SPEED CRUNCH BOX REBOOTED (Australia)

Kerikeri

07/04/2019 - 07/04/2019

"The show’s a winner..

RAURU

Hamilton, Rotorua

21/11/2018 - 08/04/2019

"Very real, beautifully honest and raw..

"Fluid, seamless; a challenge to follow..

PERMISSION TO SPEAK

Wanaka

02/04/2019 - 07/04/2019

"Urgent need to be heard..

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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GOD OF CARNAGE

Hamilton

05/04/2019 - 13/04/2019

"Rollicking tension, humour and humanity..

"Revels in humanity more than it rebukes i..

BRUCE (Australia)

Kerikeri, Hawea

03/04/2019 - 07/04/2019

"Cool, funny, outrageous and smart..

"Epic yet intimate..

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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Insitu Project 2019

Christchurch

03/04/2019 - 04/04/2019

"New dimensions and a common purpose..

Strength and Grace Triple Bill (2019)

Wanaka

04/04/2019 - 04/04/2019

"Feminine empowerment..

ONLY BONES 1.0

Edinburgh, Scotland, Wellington, Kerikeri

07/08/2016 - 04/04/2019

"Astonishing physicality — no bones about it..

"Jaw-dropping, eye-opening entertainment..

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