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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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SWING

Auckland, Christchurch

10/09/2015 - 19/09/2015

"Swing when you're winning..

"Captivating, endearing, heart-warming tale..

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BAND OF MAGICIANS

Auckland, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Christchurch

20/08/2015 - 19/09/2015

"If you love magic and theatre, treat yourself..

"You got me!..

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LIVE LIVE CINEMA: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin, Havelock North, Nelson, Global

14/05/2015 - 27/03/2022

"Wholeheartedly worth watching..

"Most of all it is really, really clever..

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CAL WILSON: It Could Have Been Me

Christchurch

10/09/2015 - 11/09/2015

"Jokes become running gags that dance their way to a satisfying pay-off..

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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THE MAURICIO KAGEL PROJECT

Christchurch

10/09/2015 - 11/09/2015

"Commitment, skill and creative high jinks..

NGĀ TAI O KURAWAKA: HE KURA E HUNA

Christchurch

08/09/2015 - 10/09/2015

"A story of great worth beautifully told..

A SIMPLE SPACE

Christchurch

09/09/2015 - 13/09/2015

"Exhilirating non-stop celebration of the human body..

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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DUCK, DEATH AND THE TULIP

Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Auckland, Invercargill, Napier

18/03/2013 - 27/10/2018

"A theatrical gem for all ages..

"Delightful performance built on a serious fact of life..

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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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KRAKEN (Trygve Wakenshaw)

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

06/05/2014 - 06/09/2015

"Completely won over..

"A wondrously creative imagination..

HAMLET: THE VIDEO GAME (The Stage Show)

Christchurch

03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015

"Lovingly patched gameplay pastiche..

Tim Finn: WHITE CLOUD

Dunedin, Nelson, Kerikeri, Auckland, Christchurch

17/10/2014 - 06/09/2015

"A fascinating expression of layered artistry..

"Shared journeys..

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LADY RIZO: UNDER

Christchurch

03/09/2015 - 05/09/2015

"A deep and meaningful ritual of glitter..

TRAPPED

Christchurch

03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015

"An interesting patchwork of human behaviour..

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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