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THE BIGGEST

Wellington

29/10/2016 - 12/11/2016

"Rural life and colourful characters depicted with a big heart..

THE EVENTS

Christchurch

29/10/2016 - 12/11/2016

"Intricate, fast-paced and clever theatre..

"Unflinching and demanding analysis – an outstanding production..

AND NO MORE SHALL WE PART

Dunedin

28/10/2016 - 06/11/2016

"Engaging, disarmingly real, bittersweet..

THE PRESIDENT

Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland

26/10/2016 - 12/11/2016

"The Future is Now..

"Funny, clever, depressing..

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A LION IN THE MEADOW and Other Stories

Auckland, Hamilton

24/09/2016 - 29/10/2016

"A quality theatrical experience..

"Childhood: a time when anything’s possible..

INVADERS FROM MARS

Wellington

27/10/2016 - 05/11/2016

"Has yet to stand up and command respect..

DON JUAN

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Auckland

25/04/2015 - 12/11/2016

"Juan Direction..

"Feel the love - young dogs give it heaps..

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BROWN – IT’S COMPLICATED

Auckland

25/10/2016 - 29/10/2016

"Clever show wraps wisdom in warmth #2..

"Significant issues for the nation, not just the theatre..

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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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LUCRECE

Auckland

26/10/2016 - 29/10/2016

"A hugely impressive achievement..

PROOF

Auckland, Palmerston North

26/10/2016 - 11/11/2017

"A lovely play, wonderfully told..

"Intelligent, funny, hip and a joy to watch..

LIFEWORLD (in five parts)

Wellington, Palmerston North, Gisborne, Auckland

19/10/2016 - 04/11/2016

"Delightful to watch..

"Re-opening audience eyes..

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FRED IS COLD

Wellington

25/10/2016 - 29/10/2016

"Memorable production elements but leaves many questions unanswered..

LUNGS

Wellington

22/10/2016 - 19/11/2016

"Unique and intriguing..

"Engaging, exciting, entertaining and vital..

COMMANDER CLAIRE & THE PIRATES OF PROVENCE

Nelson, Dunedin

30/09/2016 - 24/10/2016

"Jolly fun had by all..

"High seas antics hilarious..

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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY ABRIDGED

Dunedin, Nelson

30/09/2016 - 23/10/2016

"Impressive and gently educational..

"High seas antics hilarious, serious..

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THE GOBLIN MARKET

Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Nelson

22/10/2016 - 18/04/2019

"'Can I Touch You?'..

"Entertaining and sublimely moving..

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TAUMATA - FOUR NEW WORKS

Auckland

15/10/2016 - 16/10/2016

"New dance works met with applause and cheers..

"Demonstrating strength, depth and finesse..

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MEREMERE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

14/10/2016 - 13/10/2019

"Weaves text, movement, light and sound in startling and compelling ways..

"Life-enhancing encounters..

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