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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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STOMP

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

09/05/2018 - 27/05/2018

"Energetic, entertaining, enjoyable..

"Grounded, gritty exuberance and infectious rhythms..

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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..

Laura Daniel X Joseph Moore TWO HEARTS: RESTART THE HEARTS

Wellington

01/05/2018 - 05/05/2018

"A defibrillator for any jaded Festival punter..

SOFT N HARD

Wellington, Invercargill

22/08/2017 - 04/05/2018

"“I see myself ... my friends ... my parents ... my marriage”..

"Deceptively simple, elegant, detailed and heady..

Aunty Donna GLENNRIDGE SECONDARY COLLEGE

Wellington

02/05/2018 - 05/05/2018

"Mixes wacky theatrics, social commentary and psychological insight with extraordinary flair..

Julz Burgisser WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS DRESS?

Wellington

02/05/2018 - 04/05/2018

"Surprising turn around saves it from self-indulgence..

DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom

Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill

04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018

"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..

"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..

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Jamie Bowen: IT HAPPENED THEN, NOW

Wellington

01/05/2018 - 05/05/2018

"An unusual, amiable, philosophical hour..

Sarah Callaghan THE BALLAD OF SARAH CALLAGHAN

Wellington

01/05/2018 - 05/05/2018

"Gritty realism and refreshing wryness..

James Malcolm FAMELESS

Wellington

01/05/2018 - 05/05/2018

"Entertaining layers of irony..

Hayley Sproull in JUST A PHASE

Wellington

01/05/2018 - 05/05/2018

"We laugh, cringe, laugh, gasp, laugh .....

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