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Mamma Mia !

Wellington

07/09/2023 - 16/09/2023

"The entire cast communicates the essence of the show..

(m)Orpheus

Auckland, Wellington

06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023

"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..

"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..

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Zenith

Wellington

05/09/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Dynamic, crisp movements and a kaleidoscope of emotions..

I Want To Be Happy

Auckland, Wellington

18/08/2023 - 30/09/2023

"Leaves its audience very happy at having engaged with another Nightsong treasure..

"A transformative experience, a total delight, undeniably emotionally moving, gut-wrenchingly funny..

The Boy Who Caused 9/11

Wellington

23/08/2023 - 26/08/2023

"Bound to relate to your own experiences, observations and existential musings..

Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz

Wellington

17/08/2023 - 03/09/2023

"Heart-warming story comes to life with stunning character performances..

DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy

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

16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024

"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..

"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..

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Bluebeard's Castle

Wellington, Christchurch

10/08/2023 - 12/08/2023

"Exceptional production of a dark love story..

"Magnificent performances of a multi-layered masterpiece...

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Lightscapes

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

27/07/2023 - 12/08/2023

"Dancers dancers dancers you are symbolic and meaningful. ..

"Entering its eighth decade the company is clearly in good heart..

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MOKOMOKO

Wellington, Global, New Plymouth

10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023

"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..

"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..

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Public Service Announcements: Election 2023

Wellington

29/07/2023 - 26/08/2023

"Delivers high spirited political romp..

"Piling in boots and all – is that all we have left?..

Music to Die For

Wellington

09/08/2023 - 12/08/2023

"A memorable, amusing and sometimes touching life story conjured out of improv..

Hine Hōia

Wellington

03/08/2023 - 03/08/2023

"Potential of craft and talent not yet achieved with clarity and cohesion..

Birthday Book of Storms

Wellington

02/08/2023 - 10/08/2023

"Ambitious scope dramatised with a surprisingly light touch in polished production..

Rituals of Similarity

Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei

01/08/2023 - 23/03/2024

"A must see..

"Artistic motivation, mentorship and marinading..

Long Ride Home

Wellington, Nelson

02/08/2023 - 23/03/2024

"Humorous, well-paced, dramatically satisfying ... Outstanding..

Antonio!

Wellington

29/07/2023 - 29/07/2023

"Relatable and loveable crossover of Shakesqueer storylines, rock songs, ballads and sea shanties..

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