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Witi's Wāhine

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2023 - 02/03/2024

"Rich and full of mātauranga Māori, this production screams quality!..

"Memorably vivid in its retelling; stokes the flame of cultural representation and resonance..

KŌPŪ

Auckland

05/05/2023 - 12/05/2023

"A selection of thoughtful, funny, seamlessly woven and heart-grabbing vignettes..

Best Foods Comedy Gala 2023

Wellington

06/05/2023 - 06/05/2023

"“Please do get along to as many of the longer shows as you can”..

Appropriate

Christchurch

06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"A provocative dark comedy about the meaning of inheritance..

"Consistent excellence of the acting ensures it never outstays its welcome or overreaches its thought-provoking content..

QEIII: Black Betty

Palmerston North

06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"Fun, fresh-feeling, bonkers and very funny..

A NATURAL WOMAN: Celebrating the music of Carole King

Wellington, Nelson, Raumati

22/01/2022 - 06/05/2023

"An accomplished actor and pitch-perfect singer with backing that delivers a tight, slick, professional show..

"Music and banter to fill the soul and spread joy..

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ALIEN

Auckland

04/05/2023 - 05/05/2023

"Confronts the veritable reality of what it is to be a body, in the here and now, collectively, on our…..

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 Tantrum

Wellington

02/05/2023 - 05/05/2023

"The little people in the audience were enthralled..

WONDERKIND

Wellington

09/07/2022 - 05/05/2023

"Epic creative explorations – so much experienced in so little time!..

"Humour, surprises, artistic creativity and the joy of playful friendship..

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THE COVEN ON GREY STREET

Wellington

29/04/2023 - 27/05/2023

"Seasoned cast of veteran actors superb..

"A rich theatrical treat on many levels..

Taku Waimarie

Wellington

02/05/2023 - 05/05/2023

"Thoroughly enjoyable discovery of the value of cultural identity..

Ted Talks Crimes

Wellington

02/05/2023 - 06/05/2023

"Enthralling physicality and athleticism better than a TED talk any day..

STRUCTURE

Auckland

29/04/2023 - 30/04/2023

"Visually beautiful and thought-provoking...

"Surfacing out of catastrophe and change...

INTO THE WOODS

Wellington

27/04/2023 - 06/05/2023

"Ensemble cast delivers Sondheim’s all-important lyrics and rhythmic gymnastics with stamina, enjoyment and commitment..

"Crafted with love and attention to detail..

The Departure Lounge

Nelson

29/03/2023 - 30/03/2023

"Brave and creative work, delivered with searing honesty..

Sleeping Beauty the pantomime

Lower Hutt

21/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Larger than life, comical characters, fabulously cheesy dance numbers and silly songs..

Stage of Being

Auckland

21/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Processing and articulating the choreographic nuances with precision and drive...

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