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THE WHITE GUITAR

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson

01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016

"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..

"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..

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MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Wellington

01/09/2015 - 05/09/2015

"Presented with a passionate intensity..

"Brave, ambitious, artful..

TRAPPED

Christchurch

03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015

"An interesting patchwork of human behaviour..

A Midsummer Night's Dream (RNZB)

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Napier, Global

20/08/2015 - 12/04/2020

"The course of true love never did run smooth..

"A feel-good ballet to enjoy at home..

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SISTER ANZAC

Auckland, Hamilton

23/07/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Silence a testament to the power of the play..

"Unmistakeable commitment..

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CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN

Auckland

03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015

"‘There’s a crack in everything; that’s where the light gets in’..

IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…

Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill

02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018

"A riot – in every sense..

"Uplifting despite harsh message..

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Dunedin

02/09/2015 - 05/09/2015

"Strong performances subverted by lighting..

WINGS

Palmerston North, Global

02/09/2015 - 31/05/2020

"Hooked by sharp script and performances..

"Superb as sisters..

EDINBURGH FRINGE 2015 - WRAP #2

Edinburgh, Scotland

01/08/2015 - 31/08/2015

"Visceral and powerful | Important truths | Terrifying then affirming | Admirable and charming | The best I've ever seen..

LADY SINGS THE BLUES

Auckland

02/09/2015 - 02/09/2015

"A class act..

SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2015 - Show 1

Auckland

01/09/2015 - 02/09/2015

"No stand outs but plenty of entertainment..

BLACK FAGGOT

Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015

"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..

"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..

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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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MAMIL: Middle Aged Man In Lycra

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

25/07/2014 - 14/12/2019

"A very funny play about change..

"Holds up a mirror to honest self-appraisal..

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THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

09/03/2013 - 06/09/2015

"Uplifting, edifying, impressive..

"Gentle and meandering..

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FARLEY’S ARCADE: The Wildest Place in Town

Dunedin

28/08/2015 - 06/09/2015

"A truly remarkable achievement..

"Great amusement in this arcade..

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RANGITAHUA... The Stopping Off Place

Wellington, Whangarei

27/08/2015 - 19/04/2016

"An effortless absorbing of history through artistic symbiosis..

"Fascinating and quite disturbing..

THAT BLOODY WOMAN

Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Dunedin

28/08/2015 - 08/10/2017

"Slick, polished show is a great night out..

"Must-see musical..

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