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BLACK NOVEMBER 1918

Wellington

09/10/2018 - 17/10/2018

"Confused dramaturgy and problematic dramatic structure..

G+FORCE

Wellington, Palmerston North

28/06/2018 - 09/10/2018

"Sheer chutzpah – brave and enjoyable..

"Seems to have found the sweet spot..

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

Hamilton, Wellington

25/10/2017 - 13/10/2018

"Intelligently observed, generously played..

"Brilliantly delivered subject matter challenges you to think..

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SEARCHING FOR HAPPINESS

Palmerston North

08/10/2018 - 09/10/2018

"Raises awareness with well-pitched comedy..

Alexander Sparrow is FRED FROM FEATHERSTON

Palmerston North, Wellington

26/01/2018 - 08/10/2018

"Talent aplenty..

"Off-the-wall characters..

PAT GOLDSACK'S SWINGERS CLUB AND BROTHEL

Wellington, Palmerston North

09/10/2018 - 03/11/2018

"A few gentle pokes at our attitudes to sex..

"Naughty, Loveable and Hilarious..

Between Two

Auckland

05/10/2018 - 13/10/2018

"The queues should be round the block..

"Between Two – an intimate glimpse into thresholds of being and not being..

LA BOHÈME

Auckland, Wellington

13/09/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Superb cast, classy conductor make box-office opera La Boheme a must-see..

"Chorus snappy, principals energised, orchestra superb..

Born out of Curiosity

Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington

23/11/2017 - 06/10/2018

"Cohesive and committed..

"Beautiful work, engaging performance..

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Alexander Sparrow is DE SADE

Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North

19/02/2014 - 07/10/2018

"Hilarious and delightful debauchery..

"Very inventive..

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THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW

Hamilton

05/10/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Enthralling step out of our time..

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..

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