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A GUY, A GIRL AND A LAWNMOWER

Wellington, Palmerston North

03/03/2018 - 07/10/2018

"Needs more work..

"Quality aerial work; other elements could go higher..

The BIRDMANN – FREE

Palmerston North

06/10/2018 - 07/10/2018

"Both simple and sophisticate..

Alexander Sparrow is DJ TRUMP

Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington

24/05/2017 - 07/10/2018

"Irresistible..

"Captivating showmanship in presenting the offensive, confrontational and piteous..

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FEMME NATALE

Wellington, Palmerston North

23/05/2018 - 07/10/2018

"Hilarious, human, viscerally resonant..

"Revelations..

BLONDE MOUNTAIN WOLF MAN

Wellington, Palmerston North

06/10/2018 - 05/03/2019

"A fascinating historical plot dug over with ingenuity..

"Funny and engaging..

KOTAHI 1 - Onepu

Auckland

04/10/2018 - 04/10/2018

"Powerful statement embodying the intrinsic spiritual power of women..

FIRING LINE

Palmerston North

06/10/2018 - 07/10/2018

"Visually captivating, nuanced and polished..

GUTENBERG! The Musical!

Wellington

04/10/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Jaw-dropping brilliance..

HEALR

Auckland

09/08/2016 - 06/10/2018

"Self-healing resolves in graceful provocation and sensuous unconcern..

"An intriguing exploration of the concept of wellbeing..

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DAUGHTERS

Palmerston North

03/10/2018 - 06/10/2018

"Quirky, nuanced, genuinely personal and sometimes painful..

DROWNING IN MILK

Wellington

02/10/2018 - 06/10/2018

"Astonishing theatrical skill..

Eloise in the Middle

Dunedin

29/09/2018 - 06/10/2018

"Potent and commendable..

"So-called tug-of-love viewed with humour and wry compassion for all involved..

BLONDE POISON

Wellington, Auckland

22/08/2017 - 06/10/2018

"Exquisitely calibrated and modulated; totally compelling..

"Nazi era play poses moral dilemma..

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Air Play

Dunedin

28/09/2018 - 29/09/2018

"Delicacy and perfection..

Born out of Curiosity

Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington

23/11/2017 - 06/10/2018

"Cohesive and committed..

"Beautiful work, engaging performance..

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ROBYN HOOD and her Merry Gals!

Wellington

01/10/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Confidently engaging with plenty of talking points..

MEDUSA

Wellington, Auckland

21/09/2018 - 03/11/2018

"Reclaiming Female Rage..

"Emotional anarchy, comedic, purgative, liberating, enhanced by a walkout..

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ANN-DROID

Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North

28/09/2018 - 19/10/2018

"Delightful and captivating..

"Outstanding use of animation and technology..

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WMBADX Idea Worth Spreading

Wellington, Dunedin

15/05/2018 - 29/09/2018

"Interesting muddle of laughter and confusion..

"Impressive chutzpah and sang froid..

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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FUQ BOIZ Resurrection

Wellington

27/09/2018 - 29/09/2018

"A delightful evolution of boiz to men..

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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