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Sax Appeal

Auckland

17/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"A funny, surprising, direct and outrageous tonic for a tough week..

Romeo and Juliet 2023

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North

04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"A gripping romantic tale...

"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...

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Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher

Wellington, Auckland

09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..

"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..

Witi's Wāhine

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2023 - 02/03/2024

"Rich and full of mātauranga Māori, this production screams quality!..

"Memorably vivid in its retelling; stokes the flame of cultural representation and resonance..

KŌPŪ

Auckland

05/05/2023 - 12/05/2023

"A selection of thoughtful, funny, seamlessly woven and heart-grabbing vignettes..

ALIEN

Auckland

04/05/2023 - 05/05/2023

"Confronts the veritable reality of what it is to be a body, in the here and now, collectively, on our…..

STRUCTURE

Auckland

29/04/2023 - 30/04/2023

"Visually beautiful and thought-provoking...

"Surfacing out of catastrophe and change...

Stage of Being

Auckland

21/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Processing and articulating the choreographic nuances with precision and drive...

A Tart on Tour

Auckland, Wellington

14/02/2023 - 16/09/2023

"Recommended to anyone who has ever dealt with rejection and kept going..

"A testament to her skills, resilience and capacity to survive where others have not..

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The Wild

Auckland

19/04/2023 - 23/04/2023

"It’s childlike, but not childish; it is smart but not tacky..

The Worm

Auckland

05/04/2023 - 05/04/2023

"Humour, energy, delight and a surprising amount of death in a production full of heart..

The Impossible Has Already Happened

Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson

18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023

"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..

"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..

WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT

Auckland, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington

30/03/2023 - 02/12/2023

"The art of Waiting for Godot..

"Profoundly entertaining. Don’t wait, book now...

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The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

Tauranga, Auckland, Nelson, Hawea

25/02/2011 - 30/03/2023

"Sweet, uplifting story and endearing simplicity of its message heart-warming for all ages..

"Captivates with delicacy, finesse, humour and magic..

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THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024

"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

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Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy?

Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland, Nelson

25/03/2023 - 25/10/2024

"A Question for the Times..

"An outstanding show, a fine performer, so proud of how far we’ve come...

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A MIXTAPE FOR MALADIES

Auckland

25/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"The power of the performances and the responses to them suggest a fully developed production would find an enthusiastic and…..

SUGUNG-GA The Other Side of The World

Auckland

25/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Skilful, satirical, subtle and refined puppetry with a sophisticated live cello soundtrack..

THE CHOSEN HARAM

Auckland

24/03/2023 - 26/03/2023

"Brave work, wonderfully conceived and performed..

THE UNRULY TOURISTS

Auckland

22/03/2023 - 26/03/2023

"A challenge to classism and accessibility..

"Obstreperous tourists v rapacious media presented with seasoned flair..

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