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YOURS TRULY

Auckland, Waiheke Island, Hamilton

26/02/2016 - 16/07/2016

"Superior literary flourishes..

"Definitive horrific exposé..

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DEAD DAYS

Wellington

16/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Festival allows young casts to shine #3..

"Astute comic timing..

LIKE SEX

Wellington

15/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Festival allows young casts to shine #2..

"Every scene is a gem refracting a truth..

BLOODY HELL JESUS (GET YOUR OWN FRIENDS)

Wellington

15/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Festival allows young casts to shine #1..

"A welcome reflection-cum-insight..

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

Dunedin

16/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"Children love a funny show..

"Pretentious adult triviality is cut down to size..

LA TRAVIATA

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

19/06/2014 - 23/07/2016

"Brava diva!..

"Sumptuous and emotionally-charged..

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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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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Wellington

13/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"A clever and innovative pared-down version..

"Delivered with a light and fluent touch..

SPRING AWAKENING The Musical

Hamilton

08/07/2016 - 16/07/2016

"Heartfelt with punch and high production..

ROAD

Lyttelton

13/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"As relevant now as it was 25 years ago..

THE JOURNEY OF HŌIHO / TE HAERENGA O HŌIHO

Palmerston North

13/07/2016 - 16/07/2016

"A thoroughly entertaining journey..

DinoRock – A Musical for Kids

Wellington

12/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"“A show to learn kindness and science”..

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Christchurch

13/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"Colourful and feel-good..

BADJELLY THE WITCH

Auckland

09/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"Smart, whimsical, larger-than-life..

EDGES

Auckland

07/07/2016 - 16/07/2016

"Could get closer..

"Quartet's vocal talents a fine start for new venture..

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PURAPURAWHETŪ

Auckland

06/07/2016 - 16/07/2016

"It is the Mana that shines through..

"One of New Zealand’s most absorbing plays..

THE EARLY EARLY LATE SHOW 2016

Christchurch

11/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"Totally engaging and enthralling..

A DORIS DAY SPECIAL

Christchurch, Invercargill, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Wellington

24/04/2016 - 14/10/2017

"Beautiful, quirky, gutsy..

"Charming and touching..

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GRIMM BEDTIME STORIES

Wellington

09/05/2015 - 23/07/2016

"Intelligently entertaining..

"Young audience delighted..

TRANSFER

Wellington, Auckland

29/06/2016 - 07/07/2016

"Experimental and traditional dance works face to face..

"Unforgettable dance experiences..

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THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT

Wellington

09/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"The kids enjoy themselves..

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