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LOBSTERS

Wellington, Nelson

21/10/2017 - 15/10/2018

"Passionate emotions surrealised..

"A brilliant exploration of the surreal..

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ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET Classical & Contemporary Favourites

Nelson

13/10/2018 - 13/10/2018

"Strong and healthy troupe dances with energy and delight..

CUDO

Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga

14/10/2017 - 23/10/2017

"An incredible display of fitness..

"Standout lighting, dance under development..

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PSS PSS

Tauranga, Wairarapa, Havelock North, Nelson

07/10/2017 - 22/10/2017

"Sophisticated, delightful and awe-inspiring..

"Tender and inviting..

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AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE

Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Nelson

26/07/2014 - 17/10/2017

"“What was the point?”..

"Excellent in concept and execution..

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Otto & Astrid: EUROSMASH!

Wairarapa, Nelson

13/10/2017 - 21/10/2017

"Consistently funny with toe-tapping songs..

PLAY ON

Christchurch, Taranaki, Nelson

25/08/2017 - 14/10/2017

"Admirable intentions..

"More invisible than accessible..

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COMMANDER CLAIRE & THE PIRATES OF PROVENCE

Nelson, Dunedin

30/09/2016 - 24/10/2016

"Jolly fun had by all..

"High seas antics hilarious..

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THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY ABRIDGED

Dunedin, Nelson

30/09/2016 - 23/10/2016

"Impressive and gently educational..

"High seas antics hilarious, serious..

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THE GOBLIN MARKET

Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Nelson

22/10/2016 - 18/04/2019

"'Can I Touch You?'..

"Entertaining and sublimely moving..

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THE WHITE GUITAR

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson

01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016

"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..

"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..

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HINEPAU

Wellington, Napier, Nelson

18/07/2016 - 19/10/2016

"Clever mix of comedy, legend, Te Reo Māori and theatre..

"High quality and compelling theatre for the young..

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LIVE LIVE CINEMA: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin, Havelock North, Nelson, Global

14/05/2015 - 27/03/2022

"Wholeheartedly worth watching..

"Most of all it is really, really clever..

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TRIUMPHS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES

Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Nelson, Christchurch

22/04/2015 - 18/10/2016

"Wonder, comedy, yearning, surprising..

"Powerfully unique in its presentation and performance..

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UNDER MILK WOOD

Dunedin, Nelson, Auckland

08/10/2016 - 22/10/2016

"Celebrating timeless brilliance..

"Effortless, agile, polished and fresh..

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THE ELEPHANT THIEF

Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Auckland

05/12/2015 - 02/07/2016

"Stealing the Show..

"Immensely talented cast but play feels lost and confused..

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THE KISS INSIDE

Auckland, Wanaka, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington

16/04/2015 - 05/03/2016

"Transcendant, meditative..

"Simmering vignettes of the search for ecstasy..

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GURU OF CHAI

Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati

11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024

"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..

"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..

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