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Snake and Lizard

Auckland

26/09/2009 - 14/07/2010

"Mostly entertaining and thought-provoking..

"Quirky reptilian odd-couple amuse with irony and puppets..

Mamma Mia!

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

10/09/2009 - 01/11/2009

"Chunky, wrinkly and real meet upbeat, bright and very watchable..

"Super Troopers to the end in comedy tribute to Abba..

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Ruben Guthrie

Auckland

18/09/2009 - 17/10/2009

"Smart, entertaining production generates committed performances..

"The pitfalls of a disaffected creative exec..

Eugene Onegin

Wellington, Auckland

17/09/2009 - 17/10/2009

"Delivers on promise of excellence..

"Grasps the heart of a timeless tale..

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Steel Ballerina

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

15/09/2009 - 11/10/2009

"Moving in parts..

"Play a poignant little pearl..

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Killer Joe

Auckland

11/09/2009 - 03/10/2009

"Cheap-thrills show runs along at well-paced clip, y’all..

"But what does it mean?..

Girl With No Words: Listening to the language of cutting

Wellington, Wanaka, Auckland, Clyde, Central Otago, Queenstown

09/09/2009 - 07/05/2010

"A moving, meaningful and valuable experience..

"A brave piece of theatre..

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Green Room

Auckland

10/09/2009 - 20/03/2010

"A good amoral, escapist laugh..

"Waiting for stardom..

Busting Out!

Auckland, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Wellington, Hastings, Hamilton

09/09/2009 - 20/02/2010

"Classic comedy technique shines through..

"Unrestricted Aussie comics keep audience’s amusement well in hand..

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You Better Run Boy!

Auckland

08/09/2009 - 12/09/2009

"Engaging, entertaining and potentially transformative..

The Secret Life of a Belly Dancer

Auckland

04/09/2009 - 13/09/2009

"Feel good potential..

Whero’s New Net

Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington

13/09/2008 - 11/09/2009

"Net gain..

"Compelling net casting..

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The Pohutukawa Tree

Auckland

03/09/2009 - 26/09/2009

"Deep roots..

"Rewarding production of deeply perceptive play..

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Creditors

Auckland

02/09/2009 - 23/09/2009

"Superb cast rise to taxing work..

"Timeless sexual politics..

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