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BILL MASSEY’S TOURISTS

Wellington, Dunedin, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Gisborne, Christchurch, Palmerston North

24/07/2014 - 12/10/2018

"Powerful and deeply moving..

"Presented with sincerity, integrity and polish..

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A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

Wellington

19/07/2014 - 23/08/2014

"Sterling acting in opera-like drama..

"The corrosive effects of passions denied..

PŪTŌRINO HILL

Wellington, Auckland

01/07/2014 - 19/07/2014

"Period piece a cutting take on realities of modern New Zealand..

"A profound work of considerable theatrical dexterity..

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UNCLE MINOTAUR

Wellington

18/07/2014 - 02/08/2014

"Highly imaginative and thought-provoking..

SECOND AFTERLIFE

Wellington

18/07/2014 - 13/06/2015

"A play that will meme something to young people..

"Truly dynamic must-see production..

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OUR PARENTS’ CHILDREN

Wellington

18/07/2014 - 02/08/2014

"The good bits are excellent..

KISS THE FISH

Nelson, Napier, Auckland, Gisborne, Christchurch, Whangarei, Wellington, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Dunedin

10/08/2013 - 26/07/2015

"Resounding applause..

"The joke of human progress revealed..

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BORN BEFORE ’74

Wellington

18/07/2014 - 19/07/2014

"Short and sweet nostalgic cabaret..

GREASE

Wellington

16/07/2014 - 26/07/2014

"A fun, toe tappin’ night out..

"Grease is still the word..

AFFINITY

Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North

17/02/2013 - 16/08/2014

"A tight, perceptive allegory..

"Cleverly constructed journey of discovery never less than involving..

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LA TRAVIATA

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

19/06/2014 - 23/07/2016

"Brava diva!..

"Sumptuous and emotionally-charged..

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Mana Wahine

Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier, Wellington

15/02/2014 - 26/06/2016

"Two years after debut, Mana Wahine still an unforgettable performance..

"Embracing the inherent power of mana wahine as a collective force..

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OTHELLO

Greytown, Wairarapa, Wellington

04/07/2014 - 20/07/2014

"Truly immersive and memorable despite missed opportunities with gender-switching..

EGLANTYNE

Geraldine, Wellington, New Plymouth, Timaru, Christchurch

01/05/2014 - 26/10/2019

"Intelligent, relatable and still relevant..

"Rewarded with an empathetic insight..

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NICK: AN ACCIDENTAL HERO

Nelson, Dunedin, Edinburgh, Scotland, Wellington, Auckland

25/06/2013 - 18/10/2014

"Deeply affecting and inspiring..

"An infinitely-relatable human interest story..

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SHIPS

Wellington

09/07/2014 - 19/07/2014

"A playwright to watch..

THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE

Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill

12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020

"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..

"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..

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GRANDAD’S LUCKY STORM

Wellington

05/07/2014 - 19/07/2014

"Rally round rascally pirate..

"Plenty in it for all age groups..

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