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EVEREST UNTOLD

Auckland, Wellington

24/09/2014 - 11/06/2016

"A taste of the raw experience..

"Team Effort..

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Same Time, Next Year

Auckland

12/05/2016 - 22/05/2016

"Betrayal dramedy warm as a fleeting embrace..

"Fully invested in engaging characters..

FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL

Auckland

21/04/2016 - 27/04/2016

"It’s not the fun kind of bad..

"Leg-Warming..

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WHITE/OTHER

Auckland

12/04/2016 - 21/04/2016

"Smart theatrics..

"White Noise..

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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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THE CHORUS; OEDIPUS

Auckland

17/03/2016 - 20/03/2016

"A beautiful, physical, musical paean to the horror of self-knowledge..

"Group precision creates collective perspective..

BIGMOUTH

Auckland

15/03/2016 - 20/03/2016

"Masterclass from the chameleon..

"The Best Words..

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DUCK, DEATH AND THE TULIP

Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier

18/03/2013 - 27/10/2018

"A theatrical gem for all ages..

"Delightful performance built on a serious fact of life..

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TAR BABY

Auckland

03/03/2016 - 06/03/2016

"Compelling way to bring racism to the fore..

"Invisible Woman..

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HART

Wellington, Auckland

02/02/2016 - 24/02/2016

"Reveals the pain felt by the stolen generation and those that followed them..

"An impressionistic representation..

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ITHACA

Palmerston North, Auckland

26/11/2015 - 05/12/2020

"Jaw-dropping, spellbinding stadium spectacular..

"Fantasy and escapism..

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GUYS AND DOLLS

Auckland

31/10/2015 - 28/11/2015

"Nicely Nicely..

"The cast give us our money’s worth..

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MANIFESTO 2083

Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Christchurch

29/09/2015 - 02/09/2017

"Thought-provoking and well-produced..

"Totally subversive and utterly intriguing..

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ALL YOUR WANTS AND NEEDS FULFILLED FOREVER

NYC, USA, Wellington, Auckland

20/05/2014 - 19/09/2015

"Unfurling lightbulb moment..

"Sharply comedic quest..

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THE DELIBERATE DISAPPEARANCE OF MY FRIEND, JACK HARTNETT

Auckland

24/07/2015 - 08/08/2015

"Musical thriller intrigues..

"Why should we care about Jack?..

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FALLOUT: The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior

Auckland

20/05/2015 - 30/05/2015

"Deserves a more thorough investigation..

"Is this the right way to remember …?..

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A DOLL'S HOUSE

Auckland

02/05/2015 - 23/05/2015

"Refurbished for the 21st Century..

"Adaptation clever and interesting..

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TRYGVE WAKENSHAW - NAUTILUS

Auckland, New Plymouth

28/04/2015 - 09/06/2024

"A madcap, brilliant, fabulously funny, hilariously naughty tonic..

"Engaging, challenging and at times confronting..

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THIS IS OUR YOUTH

Auckland

07/04/2015 - 18/04/2015

"Escape from New York ..

"Stoned, articulate and entertaining..

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AWAY FROM HOME

Auckland

17/02/2015 - 21/02/2015

"A charismatic storyteller..

"Fever Pitch..

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THE LADYKILLERS

Auckland

14/02/2015 - 07/03/2015

"Black slapstick full on gags..

"Actus reus..

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Spiegelworld EMPIRE

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

21/10/2014 - 15/02/2015

"Much to like..

"Spiegeltent home to slick, professional pick‘n’mix..

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HAURAKI HORROR

Auckland

04/12/2014 - 20/12/2014

"Silly Seas..

"Ridiculous romp encapsulates the silly season..

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