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The Winslow Boy

Wellington

01/09/2007 - 06/10/2007

"Injustice and responsibility confronted with humour and pace..

"Understated inner passions..

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Pig Hunt

Wellington

23/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"Authentic, moving and humorous..

"Tender, hilarious, and real..

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The Venetian Bride

Wellington

21/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"May become more satisfying and engaging..

"Sheer artistry..

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Who Needs Sleep Anyway?

Wellington

22/08/2006 - 18/08/2007

"Actors give it their all – but why are we watching it?..

"Unchallenging fun night out..

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Sexual Perversity in Chicago

Wellington

16/08/2007 - 25/08/2007

"Impressive if a little dated..

"Auspicious start for new company..

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The Seagull

Auckland, Wellington

14/08/2007 - 26/08/2007

"Middle class deprivations..

"Comedy, melodrama and undertow of tragedy..

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Go Solo 07

Wellington

06/08/2007 - 19/08/2007

"Define the parameters more sharply?..

"Many will significantly develop …..

King Lear

Auckland, Wellington

11/08/2007 - 25/08/2007

"Uneven performancess diminish excellence..

"Star performance should have shone brighter..

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The Cape

Wellington

04/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"Captivating contemplation on culture, life and friendship..

"Plumbing the depths of what’s important..

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King Lear

Wellington, Dunedin

01/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"Return season wanted in Wellington..

"A great work realised with fidelity..

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The Hunting of the Snark

Wellington

08/05/2007 - 04/08/2007

"Entertaining trip to nonsense land..

"Filled with promise and a few surprises..

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Part of Me

Wellington

11/08/2006 - 26/07/2007

"Beauty meets average and arrogant but no statement intended..

"Snappy writing..

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Jennifer Ward-Lealand – FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN

Havelock North, Wellington

27/07/2006 - 04/11/2015

"In love again with the era, Dietrich and her voice..

"Transported with sensitivity and humour..

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The Gods In Post-Nuclear New Zealand

Wellington

23/07/2007 - 28/07/2007

"Warning on horrors to come..

"Admirable skills could give greater return..

MONARCHY the Musical

Wellington

21/07/2007 - 25/08/2007

"“Monarchy is musical chairs, all high kicks and foreign affairs…”..

"Many jewels in the royal repartee..

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Blackbird

Wellington

23/06/2006 - 26/05/2007

"An amazing theatrical experience..

"In blistering Form(an)..

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The End of the Golden Weather

Wellington, (not a specified venue), Auckland

18/07/2006 - 03/06/2007

"Capturing the essence of a Kiwi classic..

"Powerfully insightful and poignant..

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High School Musical

Wellington

18/05/2007 - 02/06/2007

"Fizzing, youthful energy needs stronger material..

"Prepubescent fantasy fulfilment..

Othello

Wellington

12/05/2007 - 09/06/2007

"Vague, confusing, distracting, and culturally risky..

"A problematic play..

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A Bright Room Called Day

Wellington

26/04/2007 - 05/05/2007

"Would you have killed Hitler?..

"A stimulating mix..

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Stand Up Love

Palmerston North, Wellington

27/04/2007 - 09/06/2007

"Formidable double act fascinates..

"Pain in the proverbial..

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Uncle Vanya

Wellington

28/04/2007 - 02/06/2007

"Social satire moves and endures..

"More philosophic than active..

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Fiddler on the Roof

Auckland, Wellington

16/04/2007 - 20/05/2007

"Magnificent show with universal appeal..

"The milkman still delivers..

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