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Land of the Long Long Drive

Wellington

08/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic..

The Worm

Auckland

05/04/2023 - 05/04/2023

"Humour, energy, delight and a surprising amount of death in a production full of heart..

Cringeworthy - Swinging in the 60s!

Wellington, Palmerston North

01/04/2023 - 17/03/2024

"Bingo for boomers: A sashay through the 60s at a thousand miles an hour..

"Smooth, confident, quality pop – enthralling and memorable..

The Impossible Has Already Happened

Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson

18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023

"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..

"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..

Not JUST A Mother

Nelson

29/03/2023 - 30/03/2023

"Well-observed, humorous foray into the muddled mind of motherhood..

MAUREEN – HARBINGER OF DEATH

Wanaka

31/03/2023 - 01/04/2023

"Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective ..

THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS

Nelson, Hawea, Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic, Christchurch

28/03/2023 - 01/04/2023

"A beautiful blend of spoken-word poetry, music, and theatre, confronting and comforting by turns…..

WAITING FOR WAITING FOR GODOT

Auckland, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Wellington

30/03/2023 - 02/12/2023

"The art of Waiting for Godot..

"Profoundly entertaining. Don’t wait, book now...

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Woman of Words

Wanaka

27/03/2023 - 27/03/2023

"At once profoundly cerebral, unflinchingly erotic, exquisitely artistic and brutally dramatic . . ...

CORE

Wellington

30/03/2023 - 01/04/2023

"An intimate, thoughtful and sensory story of love, life and all the silly nonsense in between..

The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

Tauranga, Auckland, Nelson, Hawea

25/02/2011 - 30/03/2023

"Sweet, uplifting story and endearing simplicity of its message heart-warming for all ages..

"Captivates with delicacy, finesse, humour and magic..

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Brendon Green - I'm Happy You're Here

Dunedin

23/03/2023 - 24/03/2023

"A must-see comedy show that pushes boundaries..

REMOTE THOUGHTS – Musings from the Bush

Hawea

27/03/2023 - 28/03/2023

"Strong performance reflects the zeitgeist of an intense and beautiful world..

The John Show

Dunedin

23/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Amusing, with occasional pathos..

Cartographies of a Future

Dunedin

25/03/2023 - 26/03/2023

"A multi-media interactive installation work..

THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024

"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

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Much Ado About Nothing (The Barden Party)

Dunedin

24/03/2023 - 24/03/2023

"Rockabilly retelling of Much Ado..

FIRESTARTER: THE STORY OF BANGARRA

Global

07/03/2023 - 26/03/2023

"Their path as cultural leaders seemed fated, inevitable. They had found their ‘ mob of survival’ and took charge of…..

THE BOOK ADDICT

Wellington, Palmerston North, Nelson

30/08/2022 - 28/03/2023

"It may not be stranger than fiction, but it’s certainly better!..

"Genuine, intimate and honest with many real, raw moments..

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愛,媽媽 (Love, Mum)

Dunedin

24/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Unforgettable visual imagery..

SILENT SPRING REVISITED: Rachel Carson’s Fight for Nature

Wellington, Nelson

13/08/2021 - 28/03/2023

"Entertains, educates and shakes us out of our complacency..

"An unthreatening wake-up call..

Tōrua

Wellington, Nelson

26/03/2023 - 28/10/2023

"Each has a solo, virtuosic, dynamic, detailed, delicate, surprising...

"The work feels instinctual, spiritual, a poignant moment in a backdrop of urban business and carnival atmosphere...

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