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Puff the Magic Dragon

Auckland

20/03/2017 - 08/04/2017

"An enjoyable, gentle show..

HE KURA E HUNA ANA

Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington

30/03/2017 - 16/06/2018

"A classic Māori love story filled with waiata, wit and challenge..

"Hei taonga tuku ki te ao / A gift to be shared..

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SHOT BRO – Confessions of a Depressed Bullet

Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Kaikohe, Wairarapa, Dunedin, Invercargill

09/06/2016 - 09/05/2019

"Confronting and hard but also a safe space in which to explore the ugly realities of mental health..

"Funny, powerful, demanding..

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KIRI

Auckland, Wanaka

07/10/2014 - 07/04/2017

"Conceptually intriguing, culturally significant, highly engaging..

"Kiri opens Tempo Festival 2014..

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Dangerous Song

Wanaka

07/04/2017 - 09/04/2017

"Speaks directly to the heart..

ANZAC EVE

Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth

21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017

"Neither laughed nor cried..

"Funny, serious, informative, warming..

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THE DUNSTAN CREEK HAUNTING

Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Auckland, Nelson, Wellington

16/04/2016 - 20/07/2019

"Kiwi ghost story with an eerie twist gets audience jumping..

"Entertainingly chill..

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VOICES FROM THE FRONT

Wellington

05/04/2017 - 08/04/2017

"Saved by the singing..

Princessin Hans

Wellington, Wanaka

06/04/2017 - 29/04/2017

"Simultaneously transporting and grounding..

"A truly exceptional and unique experience..

WEAVE - Yarns with New Zealanders

Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua

04/04/2017 - 11/04/2019

"A rich tapestry of contemporary Kiwi culture and identity..

"A highly polished and confident solo show..

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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER

Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson

27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017

"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..

"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..

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Lady Rizo – INDIGO CHILD

Kerikeri, Wanaka

06/04/2017 - 10/04/2017

"Joyous, kind-hearted, hilarious, naughty, adorable and political..

"Playful, saucy, suggestive, and hard-edged and political..

Emotional Creature - The Secret Life of Girls Around the World

Auckland

05/04/2017 - 08/04/2017

"For teenage daughters – and sons..

ONSTAGE DATING

Wellington

14/02/2017 - 08/04/2017

"Dating offers evocative, brave theatre..

"Hard-to-beat inventiveness..

DIDO AND AENEAS Recomposed

Wellington

30/03/2017 - 13/04/2017

"A very un-opera-like opera..

"Totally memorable..

HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN

Wanaka, Auckland, Kerikeri

22/03/2017 - 09/04/2017

"Overcoming obstacles in the quest for true love..

"Touching tale of determined love..

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Tell Me My Name

Wanaka

05/04/2017 - 05/04/2017

"Delight in tapestry of song, music and riddles..

SOLOTHELLO

Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Bay of Islands

14/02/2015 - 05/04/2017

"Transfixing magic at Waitangi..

"Original, captivating and charming..

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EVERY BRILLIANT THING

Auckland, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

21/03/2017 - 09/04/2017

"Uplifting, charming, inspiring..

"Brilliant indeed, on many levels..

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DESIRE CAUGHT BY THE TAIL (Le Désir attrapé par la queue)

Wellington

04/04/2017 - 08/04/2017

"A creative challenge for the participants..

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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THE REBEL PINK

Christchurch, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland

25/03/2017 - 08/04/2017

"Pinkly energising..

"Strikingly vigorous..

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