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POROPITI: PROPHET

Taranaki, Havelock North, Christchurch

23/08/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Seeking new pathways to reconnection..

"Fascinating and hypnotic..

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THAT BLOODY WOMAN

Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Dunedin

28/08/2015 - 08/10/2017

"Slick, polished show is a great night out..

"Must-see musical..

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THE HOOLIGAN AND THE LADY

Havelock North

28/09/2017 - 28/09/2017

"Never less than jolly good fun..

THE CREAMERY

Hamilton, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Tauranga

05/07/2017 - 03/03/2019

"A Romeo and Juliet of Cheesemakers..

"Rich with conflict and all things messy..

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PLEASUREDOME The Musical

Auckland

28/09/2017 - 05/11/2017

"A long way from home..

"A courageous extravaganza – hugely enjoyable..

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

27/09/2017 - 22/10/2017

"Everything wrong is dead right..

"Precisely-timed comedy of errors a well-structured riot..

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Four Leaps//One Point

Auckland

26/09/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Insights into choreographic interests..

SOFT TISSUE

Wellington, Auckland

26/09/2017 - 06/03/2019

"How society pressures women to perform: a powerful critique..

"Commanding, committed, entertaining..

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VELVET

Auckland, Christchurch

07/09/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Everybody Dance!..

"Slick salute to glittering disco era..

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Super HUGH-Man – The Legend Lives On

Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Palmerston North

20/09/2017 - 03/10/2020

"Inspired by and crafted from love..

"Unpredictable, relatable, unmissable..

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BLACK KNIGHT DREAMING

Wellington

26/09/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Worth a trip..

AMONG STRANGERS

Wellington

26/09/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Intriguing trilogy..

ROMEO & JULIET - the Royal NZ Ballet 2017

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Napier

16/08/2017 - 24/09/2017

"A grand spectacle..

"Sumptuous styling..

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SHORT+SWEET NZ THEATRE 2017 FINALS

Auckland

24/09/2017 - 24/09/2017

"Quite a treat..

THE ABSURDITY OF HUMANITY

New Plymouth, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

24/08/2016 - 20/09/2017

"From the jocular to the jugular and beyond.....

"Poignant moments of tenderness..

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CYNTHIA & GERTIE GO BAROQUE!

Palmerston North, Wellington

20/09/2017 - 23/12/2017

"Go for baroque, Kiwi style..

"Funny, frolicking and fabulous..

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ALEPPO

Christchurch

21/09/2017 - 24/09/2017

"Grab bag of American war movie clichés recycled uncritically..

THE SOUND OF FALLING STARS

Auckland

21/09/2017 - 24/09/2017

"Admirable mediation on fame intertwined with affecting performances..

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