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LARGER THAN LIFE an adventure of epic proportions

Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland

08/06/2017 - 01/07/2017

"A real trip down memory lane..

"Hilarious and poignant cultural, historical and socio-political reverie..

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TE PUHI

Auckland

13/06/2017 - 17/06/2017

"Te Puhi definitely a beauty..

"Chuckles and tears for a different time..

KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN

Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga

09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018

"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..

"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..

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THE PICKLE KING

Napier, Gisborne, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington

04/05/2017 - 09/09/2017

"A bright beacon of excellence..

"Well Preserved..

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Fire In The Water, Fire In The Sky

Wellington

13/06/2017 - 17/06/2017

"A Stab in the Waist of Life:..

"A Silent Flame..

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Three By Ekman

Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin

17/05/2017 - 16/06/2017

"Exploration and adventure..

"Voiceovers, incongruity and the unexpected..

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THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

Wellington

26/02/2016 - 17/06/2017

"For a seemingly simple production this play is big..

"Two story lines delivered with near-perfect timing and pace..

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Mosgiel

08/06/2017 - 16/06/2017

"Needs tightened pace and an energy boost..

"Tough, blokeish facade cracks..

RIVERSIDE KINGS

Wellington

13/06/2017 - 17/06/2017

"A cleverly boxed story..

THE ANTIGONE SOUND

Wellington

10/06/2017 - 21/06/2017

"Needs more drafts..

JANE DOE

Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Invercargill

06/06/2017 - 02/05/2019

"Important conversations incredibly thoughtfully crafted..

"Extremely engaging and constructive..

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BLACK CONFETTI

Wellington

10/06/2017 - 21/06/2017

"Wholehearted commitment brings experiential pleasures..

NOT IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Wellington, Auckland, Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North

01/03/2014 - 24/06/2017

"Devastating yet wanted more..

"The importance of this work cannot be overstated..

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Te MANAWA (2017)

Auckland

10/06/2017 - 11/06/2017

"Showcasing haka theatre..

MAMIL: Middle Aged Man In Lycra

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

25/07/2014 - 14/12/2019

"A very funny play about change..

"Holds up a mirror to honest self-appraisal..

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Auckland

09/06/2017 - 18/06/2017

"Rock ’n’ Roll Avengers..

"An altogether satisfying entertainment package..

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