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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]

Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland

14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..

"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..

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SQUARING THE WHEEL

Nelson, Wairarapa, Wellington, Tauranga

09/03/2015 - 24/10/2015

"Kids spellbound..

"Quirky, magical show amuses and delights..

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HIRAETH

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

19/09/2015 - 07/11/2015

"Feel-good theatre..

"We are the river..

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ADAM McGRATH Solo

West Coast South Island, Alexandra

20/10/2015 - 22/10/2015

"Sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious, always interesting..

OUT OF THE BOX (2015-16)

Auckland, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Dunedin

16/10/2015 - 13/10/2016

"Experimental, energetic and humorous..

"Ever-popular and uber-impressive..

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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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BEARDS! BEARDS! BEARDS!

Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland

12/03/2015 - 28/08/2016

"Colourful characters, catchy songs, plenty of energy, great fun!..

"Full and delicious with a heart and a message..

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MY OWN DARLING

Auckland, Global

16/10/2015 - 31/05/2020

"Extracts humour from adversity with the power of poetry..

"Poetic lens gives fresh perspective on Auckland City’s secret lives..

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THE WINE PROJECT (2017)

Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin, Auckland, Havelock North, Wairarapa

18/10/2015 - 21/10/2017

"Bouquet charms, teases, taunts and celebrates..

"Expanding our minds and pleasure receptors..

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SECONDARY COLOURS (2015)

Auckland

17/10/2015 - 17/10/2015

"Youthful dancers present a vibrant array of styles..

ON THE CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES OF HILLARY CLINTON TAKING ME AS HER YOUNG LOVER

Hamilton, Auckland, NYC, USA, Takaka, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin

16/02/2015 - 08/10/2016

"The real presidential debate..

"Top-notch satire ★★★★★..

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EXIT THE KING

Christchurch

17/10/2015 - 07/11/2015

"Promising but hangs back from the precipice..

THE ANGRY BRIGADE

Wellington

15/10/2015 - 25/10/2015

"Deserves a longer season and tour..

MALAGA - double bill

Auckland

17/10/2015 - 18/10/2015

"Explorations of human zoos and original sin..

FINDING THE SILENCE

Nelson, Tauranga

17/10/2015 - 23/10/2015

"Intense, focused and trusting teamwork..

"Transporting..

THE BOOKBINDER

Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne

19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019

"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..

"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..

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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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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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LEGENDARY DIVAS

Christchurch, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson

01/03/2015 - 16/02/2019

"Fills our heads and hearts with music..

"For old school song lovers everywhere..

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TERROR PLANET

Auckland, Christchurch

21/05/2013 - 17/10/2015

"A whole new level of terror..

"Infectious pleasure..

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DANCE BITES

Wairarapa

16/10/2015 - 16/10/2015

"Bite sized dance chunks leave us hungry for more..

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