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THE WHITE GUITAR

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson

01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016

"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..

"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..

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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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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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SHORT+SWEET Wellington 2016

Wellington

19/10/2016 - 22/10/2016

"Intriguing range of styles, topics and themes..

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT The Musical

Auckland

16/10/2016 - 06/11/2016

"And so you’re back… from overseas..

"Sparkling night out with reservations..

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SHYLOCK

Nelson, Dunedin, Auckland

09/10/2016 - 22/10/2016

"Affecting, thought-provoking, skilfully performed..

"Impressive skill, intelligence, humour and sentiment..

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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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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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TRIUMPHS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES

Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Nelson, Christchurch

22/04/2015 - 18/10/2016

"Wonder, comedy, yearning, surprising..

"Powerfully unique in its presentation and performance..

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TENNESSEE retro

Auckland

18/10/2016 - 22/10/2016

"Southern Discomfort..

"Endearing humour belies tragic despair..

HINEPAU

Wellington, Napier, Nelson

18/07/2016 - 19/10/2016

"Clever mix of comedy, legend, Te Reo Māori and theatre..

"High quality and compelling theatre for the young..

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LUCINDA THE CACTUS GIRL

Auckland

18/10/2016 - 22/10/2016

"Yet to fulfil its whimsical potential..

PAPER SHAPER

Havelock North, Wellington

30/06/2007 - 16/10/2016

"Heart-warming and heart-winning..

"World-quality children’s theatre..

MISS JEAN BATTEN

Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Dunedin

29/03/2016 - 24/09/2018

"Soaringly majestic flight through a storm of memories and emotion..

"Many clever moments..

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CENTRAL

Wellington

15/10/2016 - 12/11/2016

"Thought-provoking theatre..

"Well-matured, vintage Armstrong..

THE PINK HAMMER

Auckland

13/10/2016 - 23/10/2016

"Sparks fly in romp at DIY classroom..

"A good night out..

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Auckland

13/10/2016 - 06/11/2016

"Class Sha in Class Gaff..

"A story of triumph over adversity..

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GUJI GUJI

Wellington, Havelock North

09/03/2015 - 15/10/2016

"Good lessons learned..

"Beautifully and gently told..

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