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P.G. Wodehouse’s JEEVES AND WOOSTER in Perfect Nonsense

Wellington

08/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"Immaculately staged Wodehouse..

"More delighted by set and costumes than performances and story..

SHORT+SWEET THEATRE 2016 – Season 1

Auckland

06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"A mixed bag of all-sorts..

UNDER THE SAME MOON

Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth

10/02/2015 - 15/09/2016

"Falls short of its promise..

"A keen observation of human nature and family..

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TINY DEATHS

Dunedin

07/09/2016 - 09/09/2016

"Passionate production impeccably cast..

THOMUS

Auckland

06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"A bold and successful form that makes us truly listen..

"Shakespearean Aspirations..

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HOLD ME

Wellington

06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"A surreal and fascinating look at relationships..

"Enigmatic and intriguing..

SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2016 GALA FINAL

Auckland

04/09/2016 - 04/09/2016

"A varied mix of works for Gala final..

FLEABAG

Palmerston North

02/09/2016 - 01/10/2016

"One-actor play a no holds-barred look at modern womanhood..

"Bitingly clever..

ANCHOR POINT

Christchurch

03/09/2016 - 04/09/2016

"Richly suggestive and full of possibilities..

WAIORA: Te Ū Kai Pō – The Homeland

Christchurch

13/08/2016 - 03/09/2016

"The issues and elements at the core of Waiora remain relevant..

"Moving play tells universal story of family and belonging..

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Whitireia Commercial Dance Showcase 2016

Wellington

02/09/2016 - 04/09/2016

"From dramatic cabaret to vaudeville style comedy..

Short + Sweet Dance 2016 - Season 2

Auckland

02/09/2016 - 03/09/2016

"Short + Sweet dance: A short time is a good time..

TITUS ANDRONICUS

Hamilton

26/08/2016 - 03/09/2016

"Polished, cohesive, bloody and satisfying..

SHAM

Auckland

31/05/2016 - 04/09/2016

"Masterful characterisations the lynchpin..

"Plenty to warm the belly in tasty feud..

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THE NEXT BEST THING

Wellington

01/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"Touching honesty..

SHAOLIN WARRIORS

Wellington, Auckland

31/08/2016 - 11/09/2016

"Beauty, elegance, storytelling, humour, amazing kung fu artistry..

TEECHERS

Christchurch

01/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"An accessible high energy play..

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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GISELLE - The Royal NZ Ballet

Wellington, Napier, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland

11/08/2016 - 03/09/2016

"Simply superb in every way..

"Giselle: Delicate, defined, and dynamic..

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