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Joana Joy: Standing Still

Wellington

29/06/2023 - 10/05/2024

"Bevy of excellent one liners and snazzy physicality..

"Fearless, playful, intriguing and refreshing..

Brynley Stent – Frigid

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"True or not, frigid or not, we laugh, enjoy and relate ..

James Mustapic – Into the Multi-Media-Verse

Wellington

16/05/2023 - 20/05/2023

"Masterful comedy plus fascinating alter egos..

Sri Nair – Upside Down

Wellington

09/05/2023 - 13/05/2023

"Comedy gold from experiences as an immigrant, parental dismay and therapy sessions..

Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher

Wellington, Auckland

09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..

"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..

Ted Talks Crimes

Wellington

02/05/2023 - 06/05/2023

"Enthralling physicality and athleticism better than a TED talk any day..

A Fat Girl's Cry

Wellington

22/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"A powerful, impassioned, mood-changing triumph..

Get Stuffed

Wellington

09/03/2023 - 09/03/2023

"A thought-provoking presentation of humans, animals and birds..

His Dark Relationships

Wellington

08/03/2023 - 10/03/2023

"An honest and intriguing dramatization of young lives – or one young life..

Women Drinking Hemlock

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 09/03/2023

"Rivalry, malevolence, mayhem and hilarity see justice done..

Wage Against The Machine

Wellington

02/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Casual recounting of a rollercoaster life as they do it in Australia..

THE SENSEMAKER

Wellington, Dunedin

28/02/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Unique, complex, enigmatic - don't miss it..

"Fascinatingly unpredictable - a one in a thousand performance..

LESBIHONEST

Wellington

24/02/2023 - 04/03/2023

"Lives up to its honesty declaration with energy and humour..

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK

Wellington

23/02/2023 - 25/02/2023

"Fresh material brings honestly-earned laughter..

WHERE THE WATER LIES

Wellington

21/02/2023 - 25/02/2023

"Lengthy, poetic and highly reflective piece on the theme of serendipity needs variation..

Nailed it! - A Builder Play

Wellington

17/02/2023 - 19/02/2023

"Builder-style repartee amongst the many highlights..

COLOUR ME CECILY

Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch

24/04/2018 - 21/04/2023

"A charming, light-hearted play..

"Unashamedly a throwback – a committed gem..

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CONFESSIONS OF A SLEEPWALKING INSOMNIAC

Wellington

08/09/2022 - 09/06/2024

"Writing, acting and directing blend perfectly..

"Uses humour and pathos to gently guide us towards seeing complexity..

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TO ALL THE FRIENDS I'VE LOST BEFORE

Wellington

21/07/2022 - 10/03/2023

"We all need a friend that earns our company and this show does just that..

"Honest, heartfelt and generous..

KIWI COURAGE

Wellington

11/07/2022 - 22/07/2022

"Revealing parallels between birds and humans..

WRITING HOME

Wellington

20/05/2022 - 20/05/2022

"Proficient poets and performers - a pleasure..

QUIZ-A-ME-TIMBERS

Wellington

12/04/2022 - 31/05/2022

"Novel, lively and slightly risqué..

WET DREAMZ The Musical

Wellington

01/03/2022 - 05/03/2022

"Marked by enthusiasm, dedication and high production standards..

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