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SHE DANCED ON A FRIDAY

Hamilton, Wellington

06/09/2017 - 15/09/2018

"A grim tale told with love and hope..

"An exquisitely crafted honouring of a life..

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BALLS

Auckland

06/09/2017 - 10/09/2017

"Issues raised but unresolved..

HUDSON & HALLS LIVE!

Auckland, Wellington, Kerikeri, Wanaka, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Dunedin

05/11/2015 - 16/12/2017

"Comedy great Christmas fare..

"Utterly captivating..

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SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2017 Season 1

Auckland

05/09/2017 - 06/09/2017

"Thirteen short dances seize the day..

JANE EYRE An Autobiography

Christchurch

05/09/2017 - 08/09/2017

"Engaging adaptation charms and entertains..

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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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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PERHAPS, PERHAPS... QUIZÁS

Wellington, Taranaki, Christchurch

01/03/2016 - 08/09/2017

"Great clowning, much of it missed by many..

"Totally engaging, extraordinarily funny..

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Sirqus Alfon I AM SOMEBODY

Christchurch

01/09/2017 - 04/09/2017

"Infectious techno fun doesn’t side-line humanity..

MANIFESTO 2083

Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Christchurch

29/09/2015 - 02/09/2017

"Thought-provoking and well-produced..

"Totally subversive and utterly intriguing..

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PUNK ROCK

Wellington

31/08/2017 - 09/09/2017

"A brilliantly realised and coherent work..

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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UNDERNEATH

Taranaki, Christchurch

31/08/2017 - 10/09/2017

"Utterly captivating and powerful..

"Dark, disarming, comedy mystery: bloody fantastic..

THIRSTY

Porirua, Wellington, Auckland

09/08/2016 - 02/09/2017

"Leaves this reviewer thirsty too..

"Impressive vocal and physical command..

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THE NIGHT MECHANICS

Hamilton, Wellington

30/08/2017 - 13/12/2018

"Interesting moral dilemmas not deeply explored..

"Tackles thorny issue of water rights..

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CHEF Come Dine With Us

New Plymouth, Christchurch

26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017

"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..

"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...

PLAY ON

Christchurch, Taranaki, Nelson

25/08/2017 - 14/10/2017

"Admirable intentions..

"More invisible than accessible..

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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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ONE HILL OF A FIGHT

Hamilton

19/05/2017 - 19/08/2017

"A joyful and committed production..

"An experience to treasure..

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DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Auckland

23/08/2017 - 02/09/2017

"Beauty and the Sea Monster..

"Redemption and hope beyond bad choices..

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