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THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS

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

That Conductor's Crazy

Nelson

25/03/2023 - 26/03/2023

"Grandeur, attitude, jargon, chaos and musical humour plus an enjoyable sing-song..

Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy?

Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland, Nelson

25/03/2023 - 25/10/2024

"A Question for the Times..

"An outstanding show, a fine performer, so proud of how far we’ve come...

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Rēwena

Christchurch

25/03/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Generosity of spirit, modelled for us with irresistible good cheer..

A MIXTAPE FOR MALADIES

Auckland

25/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"The power of the performances and the responses to them suggest a fully developed production would find an enthusiastic and…..

SUGUNG-GA The Other Side of The World

Auckland

25/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Skilful, satirical, subtle and refined puppetry with a sophisticated live cello soundtrack..

THE CHOSEN HARAM

Auckland

24/03/2023 - 26/03/2023

"Brave work, wonderfully conceived and performed..

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