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DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS

Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland

14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017

"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..

"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..

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LE NOIR – THE DARK SIDE OF CIRQUE

Auckland, Christchurch

28/10/2015 - 17/11/2015

"Making the impossible seem easy..

"A fantastical feast for circus lovers..

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KNEE DEEP

Nelson, Tauranga, Havelock North, Wellington, Dunedin

19/10/2013 - 23/09/2018

"Drawn deeply in by immense skill and dedication..

"Spectacle and intimacy as perfectly balanced as the artists..

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THE THINGS WE DO

Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Palmerston North, Waiheke Island

24/02/2015 - 01/11/2015

"Capable and promising..

"Fluid segues from common to surreal..

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CAFÉ

Nelson, Tauranga, Wanaka

21/04/2015 - 31/10/2015

"Reflects our passion for coffee, cafes and perfection..

"A decaf feel over all..

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ECHO BEACH

Tauranga

27/10/2015 - 28/10/2015

"Innovative, creative and highly enjoyable..

AFAKASI

Auckland

27/10/2015 - 31/10/2015

"Polished execution of profound and intricate material..

LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show

Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wairarapa, Nelson, Tauranga

13/03/2012 - 20/01/2019

"SEE IT!..

"A show of supreme intelligence..

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THE LESSON

Auckland

27/10/2015 - 31/10/2015

"This way madness lies..

DEAD MEN’S WARS

Wellington

22/10/2015 - 31/10/2015

"Ensemble makes Wars a tale worth watching..

"Elusive theme undermines it..

THE MOONCAKE AND THE KŪMARA

Oamaru, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Auckland

08/10/2015 - 08/07/2017

"Pertinent then and now..

"Fluid, powerful and thought provoking..

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ACHE

Wellington

24/10/2015 - 21/11/2015

"Insightful, poignant, uplifting with plenty of laughs..

THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE

Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill

12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020

"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..

"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..

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30FORWARD- Footnote New Zealand Dance

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Wairarapa

28/07/2015 - 30/10/2015

"Searching, experimenting and yearning choreography..

"Memorable and spirited celebration of 30 years of Footnote..

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PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen & Penny Ashton

Whangarei, Dunedin, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Greytown, Hamilton

27/02/2013 - 29/11/2020

"Multi-talented performer has audience laughing in minutes..

"Winning formula leaves audiences smiling..

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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER

Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson

27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017

"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..

"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..

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BARNIE DUNCAN in CALYPSO NIGHTS

Nelson, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Dunedin

01/05/2013 - 07/10/2016

"From bewilderment to dancing via calypso..

"Sexy, mysterious and political..

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FINDING THE SILENCE

Nelson, Tauranga

17/10/2015 - 23/10/2015

"Intense, focused and trusting teamwork..

"Transporting..

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