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PUBLIC WORKS and THE LANDEATERS

Wellington

18/01/2017 - 29/01/2017

"The epitome of performance art..

"Inspired works tug at our collective conscience..

BILLY AND THE CURSE OF THE FALLING LIMBS

Wellington

24/02/2016 - 10/12/2016

"Innocence, eccentricity and downright villainy delivered with confidence and skill..

"Appealing for all ages..

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MUSIQUE ROMANTIQUE

Wellington

29/11/2016 - 03/12/2016

"An evening of romance and fine music..

"Skilful, spirited and heartfelt..

SCARLET & GOLD

Wellington

25/11/2016 - 22/12/2016

"An intimate epic..

"Timely, relevant, engaging, entertaining and thought-provoking..

GALATHEA Into The Bush

Wellington

23/11/2016 - 03/12/2016

"Engaging update of a classic story..

"A celebration of diversity..

ROGER HALL’S JACK AND THE BEANSTALK 2016

Wellington

19/11/2016 - 14/01/2017

"Jack offers ‘awesome’ pantomime..

"Wellingtonians get the good laugh they need..

LUNGS

Wellington

22/10/2016 - 19/11/2016

"Unique and intriguing..

"Engaging, exciting, entertaining and vital..

CENTRAL

Wellington

15/10/2016 - 12/11/2016

"Thought-provoking theatre..

"Well-matured, vintage Armstrong..

SISTER ACT The Musical

Wellington

14/09/2016 - 24/09/2016

"A polished performance..

"Hits all the right spots..

LAST LEGS

Wellington, Dunedin

10/09/2016 - 27/05/2017

"Hall again puts spotlight on later years..

"New-minted jokes to make us smile and sometimes a real revelation..

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HOLD ME

Wellington

06/09/2016 - 10/09/2016

"A surreal and fascinating look at relationships..

"Enigmatic and intriguing..

CORIANDER

Wellington, Dunedin

24/08/2016 - 18/03/2017

"Quirky, original, good clean fun..

"Coriander strikes a yoga pose and wins the Bats audience..

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RICHARD II

Wellington

18/08/2016 - 27/08/2016

"A Shakespeare for Brexit times..

"Fresh, fruity and pertinent..

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MOM (Meet Our Mum)

Wellington

09/08/2016 - 13/08/2016

"Commitment and energy lifts MOM..

"Less than the sum of its parts..

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE

Wellington

06/08/2016 - 03/09/2016

"Chekovian mash-up provides plenty of delights..

"A wittily insightful play impeccably done..

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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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Wellington

13/07/2016 - 23/07/2016

"A clever and innovative pared-down version..

"Delivered with a light and fluent touch..

DEAD DAYS

Wellington

16/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Festival allows young casts to shine #3..

"Astute comic timing..

LIKE SEX

Wellington

15/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Festival allows young casts to shine #2..

"Every scene is a gem refracting a truth..

BLOODY HELL JESUS (GET YOUR OWN FRIENDS)

Wellington

15/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Festival allows young casts to shine #1..

"A welcome reflection-cum-insight..

DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom

Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill

04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018

"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..

"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..

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STAGE KISS

Wellington

02/07/2016 - 30/07/2016

"Skilled writing makes up for slight premise..

"A production of two halves..

MILKY BITS

Auckland, Wellington

14/06/2016 - 02/07/2016

"A highly entertaining and therapeutic gift..

"Original and innovative..

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