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FRANKENSTEIN

Christchurch

17/06/2016 - 02/07/2016

"Intriguing pageant of ideas and theatrical wizardry..

"Finely balances spectacle, performance and audience engagement..

THE MAGIC FLUTE

Wellington, Auckland

28/05/2016 - 26/06/2016

"Triumphant night of opera magic..

"Has the Flute lost its Magic?..

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MEDEA

Auckland

16/06/2016 - 09/07/2016

"Reworking turns classic tale of vengeance on its head..

"Poignant and well-executed..

LA VIE DANS UNE MARIONETTE

Auckland, Havelock North, Wellington

28/02/2013 - 25/03/2017

"Impeccable timing, grace and skill..

"Exhilaratingly funny, sad and heart-warming..

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SOLOTHELLO

Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Bay of Islands

14/02/2015 - 05/04/2017

"Transfixing magic at Waitangi..

"Original, captivating and charming..

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DYING FOR IT

Wellington

15/06/2016 - 22/06/2016

"Satirical insights all too relevant..

YOURS TRULY

Auckland, Waiheke Island, Hamilton

26/02/2016 - 16/07/2016

"Superior literary flourishes..

"Definitive horrific exposé..

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Wahinetoa

Auckland

15/06/2016 - 16/06/2016

"Celebrating Pasifika women's choreography..

"Rich and absorbing personal narratives..

HOTEL EUROPA

Wellington

15/06/2016 - 22/06/2016

"Memorable performances and production values..

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 POLITICIAN’S WIFE

Wellington, Palmerston North

15/06/2016 - 02/07/2016

"Illuminates, interrogates and challenges..

"All encompassing..

YOU DANCE 2016

Auckland

31/05/2016 - 01/06/2016

"Dance is flourishing in our schools!..

"YouDance: Yes, you certainly can dance..

MILKY BITS

Auckland, Wellington

14/06/2016 - 02/07/2016

"A highly entertaining and therapeutic gift..

"Original and innovative..

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TIKI TOUR

Wellington

14/06/2016 - 18/06/2016

"Timeless yet timely character comedy..

OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS

Dunedin

11/06/2016 - 09/07/2016

"Charming story of family foibles..

"Joyful portrait of intimate family life..

HAIRSPRAY

Christchurch

08/06/2016 - 18/06/2016

"Sweet without being sickly and righteous without being worthy..

"Frothy frivolity misses the message..

THE WINTER’S TALE

Auckland

11/06/2016 - 18/06/2016

"Incredible interactive physicality and a rich psychology..

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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AS YOU LIKE IT

Auckland

10/06/2016 - 17/06/2016

"Quality experience for all..

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