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Ballet Noir

Auckland

27/10/2023 - 29/10/2023

"Dramatic modern love story within sharp stylized choreography..

THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT

Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch

30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023

"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..

"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...

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He's A Rebel

Tauranga

28/10/2023 - 28/10/2023

"The voices, the harmonies, the moves, the band, the crowd …..

UPU

Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings

16/06/2021 - 28/10/2023

"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..

"A powerful, emotional, humorous, joyful, beautiful and potent celebration..

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Moon

Tauranga

28/10/2023 - 29/10/2023

"Two dads creating a show that their kids and their kids pals might like..

Skin Hunger - Solo

Hastings, Auckland, New Plymouth

27/10/2023 - 15/06/2024

"A cathartic experience of self-expression, self-exploration and self-forgiveness..

"‘Skin Hunger-Solo’, seen through a new lens, should be on your ‘must-see’ list. It's great work!..

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Ko Au: Malosi

Hastings

27/10/2023 - 28/10/2023

"Delicate siva Samoa fuse with elements of hip hop pops and locks..

HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)

Wellington, Palmerston North, Napier, Christchurch, Auckland, Dunedin

06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023

"Serious themes at the heart...

"Vale Jon T. Thank you...

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TENSE

Nelson

26/10/2023 - 27/10/2023

"A deep and troubling story told with heart and eloquence..

Heartbreak Hotel

Hastings, Wellington

26/10/2023 - 23/06/2024

"Heartbreak captivatingly explored with humanity, humour and songs..

"Nuanced and powerful; hilarious, heartwarming and moving. You won’t leave heartbroken ..

THE BICYCLE & THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER

Palmerston North, Nelson, Wellington

10/09/2020 - 11/11/2023

"The totality is inspiring – not least as a superb example of the ephemeral alchemy of live theatre..

"An entertaining ride across bike-break mountain..

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Double Goer

Nelson, Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

24/10/2023 - 27/04/2024

" Unravelling the power of the feminine..

"Brave and confronting and traumatizing...

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RISE OF THE OLIVE

Nelson

24/10/2023 - 25/10/2023

"A whimsical, fantastical, somewhat non-sensical rollercoaster ride of absurd, surreal, sketch circus comedy..

Marc & Marisha Time Travel Wellington!

Wellington

23/10/2023 - 09/03/2024

"A wonderfully abnormal show that provides a unique experience..

"An engaging and immersive audio tour through time, wrapped in humour..

THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..

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Robert Lord Diaries

(not a specified venue), Global

23/10/2023 - 31/01/2024

"Informative, evocative and curiously engaging..

Arawhata

Wellington, Hastings

16/06/2023 - 21/10/2023

"Journey to Queer empowerment through performance..

"Many skilled and sensational performers..

CAN I LIVE?

Nelson

22/10/2023 - 22/10/2023

"Poetic, frenetic, rhythmic, compelling and engaging exploration of the privilege of environmental activism..

AILMENTS

Nelson

21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023

"Unfiltered and unphased: a brave performer and musician with a big voice and great comic timing..

Wilson Dixon: PUT THE GUN DOWN JETHRO

Hastings

21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023

"A celebration of absurdity, finding humour in the mundane and unexpected details of life..

We've Got So Much To Talk About

Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland

13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023

"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...

"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...

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What would the gods

Wellington

14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023

"A delightful exploration of the whims of the gods and how they play so callously with the lives of mortals..

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