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M’LADY

Wellington

11/08/2017 - 19/08/2017

"Offbeat approach highly entertaining..

"A poignant, even affectionate, exposé of male vulnerability..

A DOLL'S HOUSE

Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington

05/08/2017 - 14/09/2019

"Architecture of Happiness..

"A stunning contemporary interpretation..

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ANTIGONE

Wellington

12/07/2017 - 22/07/2017

"Anything but dry and lifeless..

"Debate over moral duty equally current today..

DESTINATION BEEHIVE: 2017

Wellington

08/07/2017 - 05/08/2017

"Quality topical comedy – Must See!..

"Slick and Hilarious..

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WEED

Wellington

01/07/2017 - 29/07/2017

"Timely revival of classic play..

"A must for a great night’s entertainment..

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CARRIE THE MUSICAL

Wellington

21/06/2017 - 01/07/2017

"High-octane Carrie excels in quieter moments..

"Impressive juxtaposition of different emotional dynamics..

THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

Wellington

30/05/2017 - 03/06/2017

"Experimental play pulls fascinating rabbit out of the hat..

"Exposing and including..

THREE DAYS IN THE COUNTRY

Wellington

27/05/2017 - 24/06/2017

"A powerful study of human nature..

"Impressive exploration of timeless themes..

OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin

18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023

"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..

"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..

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HAND TO GOD

Wellington

22/04/2017 - 20/05/2017

"Darkly comic US stage hit arrives in Wellington..

"A hell of a ride..

MR and MRS ALEXANDER: Sidehows and Psychics

Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch

18/01/2015 - 06/05/2017

"Terrific tale of tricksters..

"As subjectively astonishing as it is objectively fascinating..

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CYMBELINE

Wellington

19/04/2017 - 29/04/2017

"Strength in simplicity..

"Intelligently rendered and easily digested..

DIDO AND AENEAS Recomposed

Wellington

30/03/2017 - 13/04/2017

"A very un-opera-like opera..

"Totally memorable..

THE FIRST TIME

Wellington

16/03/2017 - 25/03/2017

"Covers topics rarely aired in public..

"Socially insightful..

ANZAC EVE

Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth

21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017

"Neither laughed nor cried..

"Funny, serious, informative, warming..

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HENS' TEETH at the WTF!

Wellington

14/03/2017 - 25/03/2017

"An evening of light, bright entertainment..

"At least a dozen very ‘good eggs’..

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

Wellington

17/02/2017 - 03/03/2017

"High-energy ensemble performance..

"Up to all challenges..

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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TROLL

Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Gisborne

12/02/2017 - 04/10/2020

"A captivating old fashioned, modern fairytale..

"A near-perfect little nugget of mythic storytelling..

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BLEEDING BLACK

Wellington

14/02/2017 - 20/07/2019

"Rugby as child abuse..

"Totally engaging..

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THE QUEEN OF TARTS

Wellington

01/02/2017 - 05/02/2017

"Big bold start for Bacchus..

"An imaginative journey for all ages..

RAGGEDY-ANNE AND MR PITHS

Wellington

01/02/2017 - 04/02/2017

"An absorbing and intriguing show..

"Much to appreciate and more could be explored..

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