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HAMLET

New Plymouth, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin

25/06/2019 - 08/09/2019

"Slick production plays at a cracking pace..

"Triumphant revelling in challenges..

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MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth

25/06/2019 - 07/09/2019

"Beautifully balances the comic and bawdy with the serious and heartfelt..

"An absolute masterclass in comedic Shakespearian performance..

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WICKED the untold story of the Witches of Oz

Dunedin

16/05/2019 - 25/05/2019

"All give their all..

Alice in Wonderland

Wellington, Dunedin

07/04/2019 - 12/04/2019

"Perectly Wonderland-ish..

"Frivolous, frothy Aussie fun..

HEMISPHERES

Auckland, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington

15/02/2019 - 03/03/2019

"Footnote Dance's collaboration with Chinese company transcends boundaries..

"Connectivity and positive insight..

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A Russian Triple Bill

Dunedin

24/11/2018 - 24/11/2018

"Carmen and Les Sylphides a pleasure to watch..

Air Play

Dunedin

28/09/2018 - 29/09/2018

"Delicacy and perfection..

MY BEST DEAD FRIEND

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson

12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019

"Simply lovely to watch..

"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..

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DANCING WITH MOZART

Palmerston North, Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch

31/05/2018 - 08/07/2018

"Fine fettle to the fore..

"Mid-winter Mozart treat..

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SEARCH ENGINE

Hamilton, Gisborne, Dunedin, Auckland, Invercargill, Hawkes Bay, Palmerston North

12/05/2018 - 31/05/2018

"All too brief... beautiful contemporary dance..

"A quest for connectedness..

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THE PIANO The Ballet

Dunedin, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Wellington

23/02/2018 - 28/03/2018

"Divine duets and perfect partnering..

"Ballet unfolds with almost cinematic fluidity..

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CIRKOPOLIS by Cirque Eloize

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin

14/11/2017 - 09/12/2017

"Riveting excellence..

"Hilarious take on office work..

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ROMEO & JULIET - the Royal NZ Ballet 2017

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Napier

16/08/2017 - 24/09/2017

"A grand spectacle..

"Sumptuous styling..

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AS NIGHT FALLS

New Plymouth, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin

22/06/2017 - 30/06/2017

"A desperately beautiful piece of dance..

"Exhilarating and life-affirming..

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TIKI TAANE MAHUTA 2017

Napier, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin

22/05/2017 - 16/06/2017

"Immensely powerful..

"A rich evocation..

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Three By Ekman

Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin

17/05/2017 - 16/06/2017

"Exploration and adventure..

"Voiceovers, incongruity and the unexpected..

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Mary Poppins

Dunedin

18/05/2017 - 27/05/2017

"Spectacular, enchanting, no weak links..

CARMEN with L'ARLESIENNE

Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland

16/02/2017 - 22/03/2017

"Carmen and L'Arlésienne shouldn't be missed..

"Power of Petit..

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Napier

04/05/2016 - 12/06/2016

"Artistic licence provokes sighs..

"Women are the standouts in the Wizard of Oz..

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SPEED OF LIGHT

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin

26/02/2016 - 16/03/2016

"Wow - such discipline and attention to detail..

"Delivering powerhouse performances..

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BAND OF MAGICIANS

Auckland, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Christchurch

20/08/2015 - 19/09/2015

"If you love magic and theatre, treat yourself..

"You got me!..

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SALUTE - Remembering World War

Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier

22/05/2015 - 25/06/2015

"Movement knows no bounds..

"Dancers give everything they have..

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