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THE WORLD'S FIRST LOVERS

Dunedin, Wellington

07/12/2022 - 17/06/2023

"An otherworldly experience: my body gets it, my brain does not..

"Multi-layered and generous storytelling..

A Darling Debut

Wellington

15/06/2023 - 15/06/2023

"Charming, sensuous and cheeky Jak supported by strong performers, brilliant writing, brilliant performing and music ..

COSÌ FAN TUTTE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023

"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..

"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..

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O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward

Wellington, Auckland

14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024

"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..

"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..

Slowing The Sun

Wellington

14/06/2023 - 17/06/2023

"Demonstrates two perspectives of the concept of kotahitanga and how this momo mātāpono is perceived and practiced..

3 Steps Back

Wellington

23/02/2023 - 17/06/2023

"A deep, beautiful and poetically passionate insight into disability..

"Poetic, powerful, visceral, raw, gutsy and unmissable..

Hikule'o

Wellington

13/06/2023 - 14/06/2023

"Stories and movement of Pasifika people not seen often enough..

The Tempestuous

Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North

13/06/2023 - 21/04/2024

"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..

"Wonderful word wrangling and expert audience interaction..

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Shifting Centre

Wellington

08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Breath binds the cast together..

"Offers many seeds for aspiring Pasifika creatives..

'Avaiki Nui Social

Wellington

10/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Huge source of cultural pride and happiness for many...

Waiwhakaata - Reflections in the Water 2023

Wellington

07/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Many awe-inducing moments..

Paradise Rumour

Auckland

07/06/2023 - 07/06/2023

"The irrefutable force of continual cultural renaissance...

He Huia Kaimanawa 2023

Wellington

09/06/2023 - 11/06/2023

"Mature performers, at the height of their power...

Kōpū

Wellington, Hamilton

06/06/2023 - 24/02/2024

"A show that surrounds you with a strong manawāhine presence..

Coolie: The Story of The Girmityas

Wellington

08/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"A powerful, mesmerising and moving theatre experience..

CONCERNING THE UFO SIGHTING OUTSIDE MT ROSKILL, AUCKLAND

Wellington, Auckland

07/06/2023 - 11/11/2023

"Thank you, Captain Dana Hayward, may you and your creator live long and prosper..

"A beautiful, delicate, raunchy way of raising questions about how we relate to each other..

MOKOMOKO

Wellington, Global, New Plymouth

10/05/2022 - 07/10/2023

"Beautifully disturbing, a wero laid down, a journey of self discovery..

"Perhaps it needs a rejuggle to make sense of the struggle..

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Manu Malo

Auckland

01/06/2023 - 03/06/2023

"Winning, victorious show...

CLAS 103: Greek Mythology

Auckland

06/06/2023 - 10/06/2023

"Has certain raw and immediate qualities ... Amazing..

Romeo and Juliet 2023

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North

04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"A gripping romantic tale...

"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...

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THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT

Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch

30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023

"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..

"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...

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Mr & Mrs Macbeth of Dodson Valley Rd

Nelson

01/06/2023 - 15/06/2023

"Cracking new Kiwi take on The Bard has audience in stitches..

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