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Antipodes Creature

Christchurch

04/10/2013 - 06/10/2013

"When Opposites Collide..

ECHOLALIA

Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

25/02/2012 - 22/08/2014

"Strong contribution to contemporary clowning and the conversation about autism..

"Fresh and Funny Surprise Package..

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HUNTING AND GATHERING

Wellington

02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Slick portrait of Gen Ys..

"Brisk, energetic, whimsical and enjoyable..

Still Standing Silent

Christchurch

04/10/2013 - 06/10/2013

"Unpredictability makes for compelling viewing..

GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP D

Wellington

03/10/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Intriguing, charismatic, fascinating, disturbing..

NIU SILA

Hamilton, Auckland, Whangarei, Christchurch, Nelson

13/09/2013 - 25/10/2013

"Scintillating and unforgettable..

"Tuai Sila 8½ years later..

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THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET AT 60

Global

30/07/2013 - 31/12/2013

"Uneven coverage..

GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP C

Wellington

02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Touching, eccentric, expressive, hypnotic..

To Be Glorified

Auckland

03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013

"“there being a story to be told”..

HAMLET

Auckland

03/10/2013 - 12/10/2013

"The Red Tragedy..

"Dark and pithy tragic tale tackled with integrity..

NEW ZEALAND'S NOT TALENT

Hamilton

03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013

"Wannabe hell has hidden gems..

GO SOLO 2013 – GROUP B

Wellington

02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Charming, diverse, captivating, contrasting..

THE MODERN MĀORI QUARTET in NGĀ BRO E WHĀ

Auckland

03/10/2013 - 09/10/2013

"Funny, tragic, full of hope and wisdom..

JOSEPH HARPER in THINK: TREE (Omoutautahi)

Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington

03/05/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Witty, literary, metaphysical and thrumming with nervous energy..

"Endearing, quirky, spontaneous, touching..

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GO SOLO 2013 - GROUP A

Wellington

02/10/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Contrast, conflict, confrontation, rock..

ALLIE & BEEP

Hamilton

03/10/2013 - 05/10/2013

"Yet to realise its potential..

BLACK FAGGOT

Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015

"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..

"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..

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DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Wellington

01/10/2013 - 05/10/2013

"Offbeat American beauty portrays healing power of love..

"A helluva ride..

KEEP/SELF

Christchurch, Auckland

01/10/2013 - 22/11/2013

"Meaningful encounters and gentle social commentary..

"Shared bill leaves room for elaboration..

HALLOWEENIES!

Wellington

30/09/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Strong structure supports Monster improv..

"Excellent incorporation of ‘ask fors’..

THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

Wellington

28/09/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Famous story amusingly staged..

"Unbelievably imaginative..

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