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Hine Hōia

Wellington

03/08/2023 - 03/08/2023

"Potential of craft and talent not yet achieved with clarity and cohesion..

Birthday Book of Storms

Wellington

02/08/2023 - 10/08/2023

"Ambitious scope dramatised with a surprisingly light touch in polished production..

Rituals of Similarity

Auckland, Wellington, Whangarei

01/08/2023 - 23/03/2024

"A must see..

"Artistic motivation, mentorship and marinading..

The Sun and The Wind

Tauranga, Auckland

28/07/2023 - 24/03/2024

"Perfect performances enable audiences to consider the effects of intergenerational trauma..

"Inspired writing, great performances, and totally committed storytelling..

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DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy

Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth

16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024

"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..

"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..

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Long Ride Home

Wellington, Nelson

02/08/2023 - 23/03/2024

"Humorous, well-paced, dramatically satisfying ... Outstanding..

Antonio!

Wellington

29/07/2023 - 29/07/2023

"Relatable and loveable crossover of Shakesqueer storylines, rock songs, ballads and sea shanties..

Lightscapes

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

27/07/2023 - 12/08/2023

"Dancers dancers dancers you are symbolic and meaningful. ..

"Entering its eighth decade the company is clearly in good heart..

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Public Service Announcements: Election 2023

Wellington

29/07/2023 - 26/08/2023

"Delivers high spirited political romp..

"Piling in boots and all – is that all we have left?..

IYKYK

Wellington, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch

20/07/2023 - 27/03/2024

"Fostering and promoting contemporary dance in Aotearoa..

"Human stories glimpsed in fleeting detail..

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Company B – “I Am A Renaissance”

Auckland

19/07/2023 - 23/07/2023

"A profoundly captivating dance show ..

Re:In:Act | ODETTE

Dunedin

15/07/2023 - 15/07/2023

"Her body exquisitely, a vessel for the memory of her mother..

The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai

Wellington

04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023

"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..

Darpana: reflections

Lower Hutt

01/07/2023 - 02/07/2023

"A garden of earthly delights with celestial resonance,..

"Centralising Bharata Natyam in Aotearoa...

Shalakazap!

Wellington

01/07/2023 - 08/07/2023

"A problem-solving delight..

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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