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ÉMILIE

Auckland

19/09/2023 - 23/09/2023

"A sweet, delightful, funny and expertly crafted tribute..

PŌHUTU

Wellington, Auckland, Rotorua

06/06/2019 - 15/09/2023

"We are transported to life at Whakarewarewa. Puarenga stream, bubbles and water...

"Tangible and intangible landscapes reimagined..

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(m)Orpheus

Auckland, Wellington

06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023

"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..

"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..

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A Tart on Tour

Auckland, Wellington

14/02/2023 - 16/09/2023

"Recommended to anyone who has ever dealt with rejection and kept going..

"A testament to her skills, resilience and capacity to survive where others have not..

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Fame or Die

Wellington, Christchurch

19/09/2023 - 14/09/2024

"A winning charm in the way Ginge and Minge work with and off each other..

Dr Drama Makes a Musical

Wellington, Auckland

19/09/2023 - 04/11/2023

"An innovative show crammed with many thought-provoking ideas..

Our Jurisdiction

Auckland, Dunedin

19/09/2023 - 18/03/2024

"Tilting side to side like sailboats..

"Holds time hostage; a distortion reiterated in movement..

Flutter

Wellington

15/09/2023 - 17/09/2023

"Delightful, informative and entertaining for young and old alike..

"Important to everyone and especially relevant now..

LOOPS

Wellington

15/09/2023 - 17/09/2023

"Gets into one of those deep places where only art can really touch us..

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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5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Dunedin

14/09/2023 - 24/09/2023

"A tasty slice of fun..

14 Malone Road

Wellington

13/09/2023 - 15/09/2023

"The organic synergy of rich experiences evoked provokes memories for the audience..

"A profoundly moving transformative experience..

AUSTEN FOUND The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen

Dunedin, Christchurch, New Zealand wide, Wellington

26/10/2018 - 14/10/2023

"Rises to the challenge with supreme confidence and skill..

"Whirlwind pace and bawdy comedy to delight Janeites and novices alike..

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HALF OF THE SKY

Global, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Auckland

20/10/2022 - 12/09/2023

"Fantastic writing, great direction, superb acting..

"A treat to be gifted such simple yet stunning storytelling..

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ONO

Wellington

07/09/2023 - 16/09/2023

"Superbly crafted stories brought to life in riveting performances..

VERBATIM 2023

Wellington

09/09/2023 - 16/09/2023

"Confronting recreation of true experiences expertly rendered..

"Fascinating, heartbreaking, yet entirely ordinary stories reflecting reality..

The Grumpiest Child in the World

Upper Hutt, Wellington

09/09/2023 - 28/09/2023

"She wasnt that grumpy, she was happy most of the show. ..

"A playful kitchen sink quest for uniqueness..

Short Stories

Auckland

09/09/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Performed passionately by the young dancers..

Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere

Wellington

31/08/2023 - 31/08/2023

"Magical comedic fun easy to engage with..

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