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URINETOWN The Musical

Hamilton

21/09/2018 - 29/09/2018

"Romantic, dramatic, comedic pisstake impeccably presented..

Beloved Muse

Dunedin

21/09/2018 - 23/09/2018

"A fitting festival opener..

Attila the Hun

Dunedin

19/09/2018 - 22/09/2018

"'Caustic satire' a hilarious success..

"A razor sharp commentary on the pressures of modern life..

MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY

Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga

06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019

"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..

"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..

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BREATHE

Wellington

18/09/2018 - 22/09/2018

"Not quite working the way I want it to is what it is all about..

I’LL TELL YOU THIS FOR NOTHING My mother the war hero

Edinburgh, Scotland, Whanganui, Dunedin, Wellington

18/09/2018 - 25/08/2019

"Kate JasonSmith's show pays tribute to her mother..

"A lesson for us all for today..

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MUM’S CHOIR

Christchurch

15/09/2018 - 06/10/2018

"Sibling skirmishes successfully navigated with humour and song..

KŌTUKU AND THE MOON CHILD

Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin

15/09/2018 - 31/03/2019

"Empathy and compassion..

"Two puppeteer performers create an entrancing experience..

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CHICAGO

Wellington

13/09/2018 - 23/09/2018

"This thing moves!..

SHE DANCED ON A FRIDAY

Hamilton, Wellington

06/09/2017 - 15/09/2018

"A grim tale told with love and hope..

"An exquisitely crafted honouring of a life..

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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..

LES MISÉRABLES

Christchurch

14/09/2018 - 29/09/2018

"Eternal themes get under your skin..

Persona

Dunedin

13/09/2018 - 14/09/2018

"Deeply weird..

NGĀ PUKE (The Hills)

Rotorua

11/09/2018 - 15/09/2018

"Toitu te whenua whatungarongaro te tangata..

MODERN GIRLS IN BED

Wellington

01/09/2018 - 22/09/2018

"What’s Good Wellington? #2..

"Often funny, often moving; always thoughtful and interesting..

WONDERFUL

Wellington

04/09/2018 - 07/03/2020

"A gestalt of three exceptional talents..

"What’s Good Wellington? #1..

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KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN

Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga

09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018

"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..

"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..

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Homecoming

Dunedin

06/09/2018 - 07/09/2018

"Professionalism, focus ensure powerful impact..

"“history is not so long ago”..

THE ADDAMS FAMILY A New Musical

Wellington

07/09/2018 - 15/09/2018

"Upbeat and tightly choreographed, 'The Addams Family' is a fun night out..

"Uproarious fun and scarily entertaining..

KO AUĒ TEIA

Auckland

30/08/2018 - 01/09/2018

"Dark and thought-provoking..

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