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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER

Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson

27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017

"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..

"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..

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BEYOND THE BRIGHT BLACK EDGE OF NOWHERE

Dunedin

04/10/2016 - 07/10/2016

"Suspenseful and creepy, but do we really care?..

"Perfect for conspiracy theorists, and lovers of mystery and urban legends..

CATERPILLARS

Tauranga, Auckland, Havelock North, Wellington, Dunedin

19/02/2015 - 06/10/2016

"Totally bewitching..

"Perfect for the youngsters..

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INSOLENT RIVER: A TANGO

Auckland

04/10/2016 - 06/10/2016

"Abstract and metaphysical, and mundane..

"Alternate casting offers subtle interpretive differences..

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DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS

Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland

14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017

"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..

"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..

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THIS ONE TIME

Wellington

04/10/2016 - 08/10/2016

"A breath-taking, giddying display of mastery..

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Wellington

04/10/2016 - 04/10/2016

"A joy to be a part of..

IMPRODOME

Wellington

04/10/2016 - 08/10/2016

"Joys to behold..

OUT OF THE BOX (2015-16)

Auckland, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Dunedin

16/10/2015 - 13/10/2016

"Experimental, energetic and humorous..

"Ever-popular and uber-impressive..

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SONGS FOR THE FALLEN

Auckland, Nelson, Havelock North, Dunedin

28/09/2016 - 13/10/2016

"Formidable team keeps up incredible pace..

"Helter-skelter spiral from abandonment..

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LOSING FAITH

Wanaka

27/09/2016 - 01/10/2016

"Post-natal truths..

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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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 DEVIL'S HALF-ACRE

Dunedin, Wellington

09/03/2016 - 04/10/2016

"Con-artists’ tale magical performance..

"Consistently tense and engaging..

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KRAPP’S LAST TAPE

Dunedin

30/09/2016 - 22/10/2016

"Unsettling and brilliant, a play not to miss..

"A sublime realisation..

SHEBA'S TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE

Auckland

01/10/2016 - 02/10/2016

"A resounding success..

VALERIE

Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Havelock North

27/09/2016 - 18/10/2018

"Theatre for the wild, bleeding soul..

"Admirable intelligence, craft and inventiveness..

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ORDINARY DAYS

Wellington

29/09/2016 - 08/10/2016

"Delicately moving..

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