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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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Things That Matter

Auckland

11/08/2023 - 27/08/2023

"Reminds us of the human stories at the heart of our beleaguered healthcare system, and offers a way forward for…..

Much Ado About Nothing

Christchurch

17/08/2023 - 19/08/2023

"A vibrant Shakespearean romp, made modern and accessible..

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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Bluebeard's Castle

Wellington, Christchurch

10/08/2023 - 12/08/2023

"Exceptional production of a dark love story..

"Magnificent performances of a multi-layered masterpiece...

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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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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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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?..

Music to Die For

Wellington

09/08/2023 - 12/08/2023

"A memorable, amusing and sometimes touching life story conjured out of improv..

The Appleton Ladies Potato Race

Christchurch

05/08/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Race falls short despite winning cast and premise..

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..

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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Long Ride Home

Wellington, Nelson

02/08/2023 - 23/03/2024

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

Antonio!

Wellington

29/07/2023 - 16/02/2025

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

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