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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..

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..

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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Dakota of the White Flats

Wellington

30/05/2023 - 06/06/2023

"One hell of a rollicking ride, with slick stagecraft and pitch perfect performances..

Hamilton

Auckland

26/05/2023 - 11/06/2023

"Powerhouse cast delivers Hamilton with relevancy, urgency, humour and heart..

All of Us

Nelson

27/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"A compelling story with plenty of humour and great dramatic writing..

Gabby Anderson – Bad(ish) Teacher

Wellington, Auckland

09/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Friendly, engaging, genuine and enthusiastically here for a good time..

"Verbal dexterity is a hallmark of her delivery, as are pause, pace and audience participation..

KINKY BOOTS

Auckland, Wellington

25/05/2023 - 15/07/2023

"Still an absolute winner to blow out the winter chills..

"A joyful experience of spectacular singing and oh those fabulous boots..

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Jim Stanton – Bangwagon

Wellington

23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Like a glittering explosion from a kaleidoscope with cracked and distorting mirrors..

Eli Matthewson – Gutterball

Wellington

24/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Individual threads finally wrapped together in a fast-paced show that never loses its momentum..

Clarissa Chandrahasen – Flawless

Wellington

23/05/2023 - 27/05/2023

"A lightness of touch and excellent timing compel our smiles and laughter..

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