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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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TANGO FLING WITH SWING

Auckland

15/10/2015 - 15/10/2015

"Tango and Swing come together..

OneOne

Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland

03/10/2014 - 15/10/2015

"The Heart of it is Light..

"Dance Notation of the Universe..

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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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HENRY V

Palmerston North

15/10/2015 - 18/10/2015

"Juxtaposing the heroic and horrific..

ADVENTURES IN PIANOLAND

Wellington

15/10/2015 - 17/10/2015

"A wonderfully intimate, authentic experience..

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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SOCIAL CLIMBERS

Auckland

15/10/2015 - 25/10/2015

"Laughs and warm fuzzies..

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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PRIME Choreographic Showcase (2015)

Auckland

14/10/2015 - 14/10/2015

"Containment a shared theme..

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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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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BUBBLELANDS

Wellington, Auckland

25/08/2015 - 17/10/2015

"Adrift on the outside looking in..

"Theatrical titbit yet to satisfy..

TRIUMPHS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES

Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Nelson, Christchurch

22/04/2015 - 18/10/2016

"Wonder, comedy, yearning, surprising..

"Powerfully unique in its presentation and performance..

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PREFACE — HOMAGE TO A RISK

Auckland

13/10/2015 - 14/10/2015

"Uncompromising exploration of body and space..

THE FIRST 7500 DAYS OF MY LIFE

Auckland

10/10/2015 - 24/10/2015

"A quite exceptional experience..

SRINGARAM

Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland

10/10/2015 - 08/10/2016

"An exquisite performance full of surprises..

"Emotive, animated, visceral, alluring - extraordinary..

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BeginAgain

Christchurch

09/10/2015 - 10/10/2015

"A living construct..

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS

Lyttelton

11/10/2015 - 11/10/2015

"Generous collaborations shared..

THE 21ST NARCISSUS

Auckland

10/10/2015 - 24/10/2015

"‘Like’ | ‘Like’ | ‘Like’..

GIFTED

Southland, Nelson, Cromwell, Queenstown, Tauranga, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanaka, Alexandra, Oamaru, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth

22/08/2013 - 31/10/2015

"Evocative gesture to literary treasures..

"A rich and resonating theatrical experience..

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TOSCA

Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand wide

17/09/2015 - 30/08/2020

"Exciting, attractive and compelling..

"A celebration of wonderful talent..

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JANUS

Dunedin

08/10/2015 - 10/10/2015

"Commitment, courage and creativity..

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