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STOMP

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

09/05/2018 - 27/05/2018

"Energetic, entertaining, enjoyable..

"Grounded, gritty exuberance and infectious rhythms..

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Eli Matthewson AN INCONVENIENT POOF

Wellington

15/05/2018 - 19/05/2018

"Genuinely and consistently funny..

WMBADX Idea Worth Spreading

Wellington, Dunedin

15/05/2018 - 29/09/2018

"Interesting muddle of laughter and confusion..

"Impressive chutzpah and sang froid..

Eamonn Marra DIGNITY

Wellington

15/05/2018 - 19/05/2018

"Likeable..

MY FAT/SAD

Wellington

15/05/2018 - 19/05/2018

"Rollicks along with a huge amount of heart, dexterity and risk..

Wilson Dixon WHAT A COUNTRY!

Wellington

15/05/2018 - 19/05/2018

"A master of content and delivery..

IN THE NEXT ROOM or The Vibrator Play

Christchurch

12/05/2018 - 02/06/2018

"Funny, whimsical, sad, necessary, clear-eyed and gently optimistic..

Tessa Waters HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR

Wellington

12/05/2018 - 12/05/2018

"A testimony to raw energy..

SEARCH ENGINE

Hamilton, Gisborne, Dunedin, Auckland, Invercargill, Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North

12/05/2018 - 31/05/2018

"All too brief... beautiful contemporary dance..

"A quest for connectedness..

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PROBLEMS

Wellington

11/05/2018 - 31/05/2018

"Problems at Circa Theatre as play takes on the funny subject of dictatorship..

"Diluted by opening night syndrome?..

THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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LUMINA

Auckland, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Christchurch, Nelson

19/08/2015 - 23/05/2018

"Precision, passion and athleticism..

"Stunning!..

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WHY DOES THIS FEEL SO GOOD?

Wellington

08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018

"They come together to produce much more than the sum of the parts..

Tessa Waters FULLY SIK

Wellington

08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018

"Fresh, provocative and genuinely enjoyable..

IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…

Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill

02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018

"A riot – in every sense..

"Uplifting despite harsh message..

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Public Service Announcements A NEW DAWN

Wellington

08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018

"A veritable humdinger..

Donna Brookbanks YOU DO YOU BABES

Wellington

08/05/2018 - 12/05/2018

"A mistress of the running gag..

STILL LIFE WITH CHICKENS

Dunedin, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, Napier

07/04/2018 - 13/09/2020

"A simple slice-of-life story told well..

"A charming story not afraid to confront difficult themes..

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THAT BLOODY WOMAN

Palmerston North

05/05/2018 - 03/06/2018

"Comic punk opera panto..

ALICE

Christchurch

03/05/2018 - 19/05/2018

"Evocative, intelligent and effective..

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