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The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai

Wellington

04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023

"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..

The Emperor's New Clothes 2023

Wellington

21/06/2023 - 01/07/2023

"Dense and complex work and easy to get lost along the way..

Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical

Wellington, Global

13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..

"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..

MOKOMOKO

Wellington, Global, New Plymouth

10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023

"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..

"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..

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THE COVEN ON GREY STREET

Wellington

29/04/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Seasoned cast of veteran actors superb..

"A rich theatrical treat on many levels..

Land of the Long Long Drive

Wellington

08/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic..

STORIES ABOUT MY BODY

Whangarei, Wellington, Hamilton

14/10/2022 - 02/03/2024

"A courageous act of generosity and care that makes the human divine..

"Offers astonishing revelations into human experiences that are fundamental to our very existence: unique yet universal..

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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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TITLE AND DEED

Wellington, Dunedin

14/09/2022 - 24/03/2023

"Exquisitely crafted fragments..

"Steven Ray captivating in TAHI Festival play..

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BACK TO SQUARE ONE?

Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin

20/10/2021 - 19/10/2022

"A reminder of the eternal value and range of theatre..

"A WEAVING TOGETHER..

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WONDERKIND

Wellington

09/07/2022 - 05/05/2023

"Epic creative explorations – so much experienced in so little time!..

"Humour, surprises, artistic creativity and the joy of playful friendship..

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Presenting… THE TIWHAS!

Wellington

04/06/2022 - 11/06/2022

"‘Simply the Best’ and for ‘Absolutely Everybody’..

HIS/HERSTORY An Outstanding Double Bill

Wellington

22/04/2022 - 14/05/2022

"Theatre double bill captures the human narrative of war..

"Engaging, inventive, enriching..

SUNDAYS AT IRA'S

Wellington

02/04/2022 - 16/04/2022

"Let Yourself Go..

"A nostalgic and heartfelt back journey to Broadway's heyday..

WHERE OUR SHADOWS MEET

Wellington

15/02/2022 - 19/02/2022

"Exquisitely engaging, insightful and heartfelt..

HOLE

Wellington

20/11/2021 - 18/12/2021

"Humanises stories of scientists and activists in Antarctica..

"Bound to engage your head and heart in positive ways..

LIVE THROUGH THIS

Wellington

23/10/2021 - 13/11/2021

"Two shows make for brilliant theatre..

"Entertaining opportunities to engage with our own pasts, presents and futures..

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