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The Firebird

Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland

29/07/2021 - 02/09/2021

"The triumph of renewal and creativity over devastation...

"Brave, innovative and welcome..

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I’M NOT GOING TO LIE TO YOU

Wellington

10/03/2021 - 30/10/2021

"A wild gorgeous creature..

"A fabulous, intimate, memorable exploration..

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Ciggie Butts in the Sand

Wellington, Auckland

14/07/2021 - 06/03/2024

"Gentle nurturing within a grieving process...

"Planting seeds for impetus? Perhaps...

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The Most Naked

Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin

24/06/2021 - 22/10/2022

"Stripping Away the Layers on Nudity..

"A cabaret of skin and bone..

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TAP HEAD

Wellington

13/07/2021 - 17/07/2021

"Evokes empathy, compassion, admiration and quite a few chuckles..

BADJELLY THE WITCH (2021)

Wellington

10/07/2021 - 23/07/2021

"A kids’ delight..

THE WHITE TREE

Wellington

10/07/2021 - 25/07/2021

"An honest telling for children of the dangers facing our native birds and trees..

THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE

Wellington

11/08/2020 - 10/07/2021

"Puts the ladies of musical theatre in the spotlight..

"Would not be out of place as a headliner at the NZ Arts Festival..

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WHADDARYA?

Wellington

02/07/2021 - 03/07/2021

"Affirms the inestimable value of our performing arts..

SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Wellington

30/06/2021 - 04/07/2021

"Bloody, bawdy and glorious..

ELLING

Wellington

29/06/2021 - 24/07/2021

"May well reach its potential..

WHEN BOOTY CALLS

Wellington

29/06/2021 - 12/03/2022

"A gorgeous work with delightful chaos, joyous control and little pieces of sincerity..

"Fun romp to warm your cockles ARRRR-tily recommended..

TE WHEKE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Whangarei, Hastings, Palmerston North, Dunedin

11/06/2021 - 19/10/2022

"A Graceful Whakapapa..

"Te Wheke Has Many Tendrils..

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GUYS AND DOLLS

Wellington

25/06/2021 - 03/07/2021

"Strong performances, anachronistic costuming..

LOVE, LINDA: The Life of Mrs Cole Porter

Wellington, New Plymouth, Blenheim

28/11/2020 - 24/06/2021

"Excellent script and generous performance with comedy and emotional reveals..

"Flows stylishly from monologue to song with musical and emotional depth and life..

TE MAURI O PŌHUTU

Wellington

05/06/2021 - 26/06/2021

"Tension, reflection and dissipation...

TINĀ

Wellington

16/06/2021 - 17/06/2021

"Inspiring other young Pacific women..

"A collective rhythm unfolds of women...

O Le Pa'a Ma Ona Vae

Wellington

16/06/2021 - 17/06/2021

"Powerful cast of movers..

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