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Arawhata

Wellington, Hastings

16/06/2023 - 21/10/2023

"Journey to Queer empowerment through performance..

"Many skilled and sensational performers..

CAN I LIVE?

Nelson

22/10/2023 - 22/10/2023

"Poetic, frenetic, rhythmic, compelling and engaging exploration of the privilege of environmental activism..

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Nelson

21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023

"Unfiltered and unphased: a brave performer and musician with a big voice and great comic timing..

Wilson Dixon: PUT THE GUN DOWN JETHRO

Hastings

21/10/2023 - 21/10/2023

"A celebration of absurdity, finding humour in the mundane and unexpected details of life..

We've Got So Much To Talk About

Wellington, Lyttelton, Auckland

13/09/2023 - 10/12/2023

"Stockwell Outstanding in 'We've Got So Much to Talk About'...

"A unifying exploration of the sensation and circumstance to do with being a mother...

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What would the gods

Wellington

14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023

"A delightful exploration of the whims of the gods and how they play so callously with the lives of mortals..

Platinum

Wellington

13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023

"Well-chosen title for this single performance..

"Scintillating, suave, saucy, debonair..

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No Sleep

Wellington

13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023

"Connection created with impressive level of comfort, cheekiness and authenticity..

Untold Stories

Dunedin

15/10/2023 - 15/10/2023

"Audiences leave with much to think and talk about..

NZ vs The World 2023

Wellington

14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023

"A high-energy, silly, fun and super successful end to a high-energy, silly, fun and super successful Festival..

Can I Get an Underground Location and a Mythical Creature?

Wellington

14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023

"Entertaining for avid players and those who know nothing about Dungeons and Dragons..

Divas

Auckland

11/10/2023 - 22/10/2023

"A feel-good reminiscence for women who have driven themselves through the frailty of their humanity to resurrect themselves...

La Catrina

Wellington

14/10/2023 - 14/10/2023

"Smart, clever and ingenious celebration of pain, suffering, isolation, love and respect..

Triptych

Wellington

13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023

"A real joy to see brains working so creatively, quickly and strategically..

It Came From Beyond the Script

Wellington

13/10/2023 - 23/03/2024

"A great exercise in technical improv..

"Tropes of the genre traversed to satisfying effect..

Farce Onion: A Spoons Out Mystery

Wellington

13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023

"“A testament to the genre that leaves me laughing until my ribs hurt”..

Aro

New Plymouth

13/10/2023 - 13/10/2023

"Songs and stories buzz with love, passion, wisdom and life..

The Solarpunk Archives

Wellington

12/10/2023 - 12/10/2023

"A breath of fresh air that leaves you both relaxed and empowered for environmental change..

The Importance of Being Earnest

Wellington

07/10/2023 - 04/11/2023

"Classic play with a contemporary twist..

"Wilde’s deliciously eloquent text delivered with fluency in a refreshing production..

UPU

Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings

16/06/2021 - 28/10/2023

"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..

"A powerful, emotional, humorous, joyful, beautiful and potent celebration..

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The Music Man - In Concert

Auckland

12/10/2023 - 15/10/2023

"Go and see it. Enjoy! It will leave you humming..

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