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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..

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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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..

Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical

Wellington, Global

13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..

"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..

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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I Want To Be Happy

Auckland, Wellington

18/08/2023 - 30/09/2023

"Leaves its audience very happy at having engaged with another Nightsong treasure..

"A transformative experience, a total delight, undeniably emotionally moving, gut-wrenchingly funny..

Mamma Mia !

Wellington

07/09/2023 - 16/09/2023

"The entire cast communicates the essence of the show..

Mike and Virginia

Auckland

31/08/2023 - 10/09/2023

"Charming, complex, bloody funny, often moving..

(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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Zenith

Wellington

05/09/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Dynamic, crisp movements and a kaleidoscope of emotions..

Moe Miti

Auckland

22/08/2023 - 27/08/2023

"An absolutely wonderful work that deserves the opportunity of a longer season..

Stupid F**king Bird

Dunedin

24/08/2023 - 26/08/2023

"Mainly youthful performers clearly relish the challenges..

The Boy Who Caused 9/11

Wellington

23/08/2023 - 26/08/2023

"Bound to relate to your own experiences, observations and existential musings..

In 200 Minds

Auckland

22/08/2023 - 26/08/2023

"Shaw holds this space with clear embodied presence and intention in each gesture...

Night Light

Auckland, Global, Rotorua, Hamilton

03/06/2022 - 17/08/2023

"Presented to a full house in Hamilton..

"Joy of watching the contrasting sequences, and the range of connecting movements..

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TOMO - 2023

Auckland, Hamilton

02/08/2023 - 19/08/2023

"Cosmic space where death and life have no edges nor beginning and end. ..

"Movement magicians at the heart of things..

Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz

Wellington

17/08/2023 - 03/09/2023

"Heart-warming story comes to life with stunning character performances..

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