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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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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..

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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DARK MATTER

Dunedin, Wellington

03/03/2016 - 27/09/2018

"Beautiful, menacing, extraordinary, unique..

"Sculpts darkness as if it were a thing of immense solidity and form..

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SONGS FOR NOBODIES

Christchurch, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Wanaka, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin

17/06/2017 - 25/09/2018

"An evening of inspiration..

"Harper’s big talent showcased on stage..

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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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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..

Black Grace CRYING MEN

Auckland, Porirua

06/09/2018 - 21/09/2018

"Black Grace + Friends..

"Polish and panache..

MISS JEAN BATTEN

Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Dunedin

29/03/2016 - 24/09/2018

"Soaringly majestic flight through a storm of memories and emotion..

"Many clever moments..

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Sangam: Confluence for Kerala

Dunedin

15/09/2018 - 15/09/2018

"Exuberant confluence..

"Exuberant confluence..

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