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FAIRY GODFATHER

Wellington

01/10/2012 - 13/10/2012

"Spontaneity and irritation..

"Can do better – probably will..

SNOW WHITE

Wellington

29/09/2012 - 13/10/2012

"Still the fairest of them all..

"Cleverly counter-points insidious role-conditioning..

Lilly Loca’s Vaudeville Cabaret presents Frivolous Frivolity!

Auckland

29/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"All that glisters.....

SHORT+SWEET Theatre, Auckland 2012

Auckland

18/09/2012 - 06/10/2012

"Gala Final..

"2012 Top 30 – Week 3..

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AROUND THE WORLD AND BUCK AGAIN

Wellington

07/04/2012 - 13/10/2012

"A rich and entertaining experience all round..

"Canine antics make for rip-roaring kids' show..

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How to Make Friends and Still Appear Normal

Dunedin, Christchurch

28/09/2012 - 16/03/2013

"A gentle but physical commentary..

"Refreshing work - worth seeing twice!..

Heliaki: Tongan Contemporary Dance Theatre

Auckland

26/09/2012 - 28/09/2012

"Passionate, engaging and vibrant..

SIX HOURS

Hamilton

27/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Intriguing, funny, thought-provoking..

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE ON SCREEN 2012

Petone, Hutt Valley

26/09/2012 - 29/10/2012

"Production values score over tame leads..

"Made special by communal bonding..

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ZOMBIE PROM

Wellington

27/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"A bit of fun with fine dancing and great laughs..

Short+Sweet Theatre, Auckland 2011

Auckland

05/07/2011 - 17/07/2011

"2012 Top 30 – Week 2 Sweet As..

"Top 20 Week 2: Bigger, brighter, better..

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A HEART'S PATH

Auckland

26/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Straight from the Heart..

"Unique perspective made familiar by innate humanity..

EIGENGRAU

Auckland, Wellington

25/09/2012 - 24/11/2012

"Tight, effective, intelligent and fervent directing of assertive, authentic and raw performances..

"Deconstructed modern romcom engages well at emotional level..

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ELLA

Hamilton

24/09/2012 - 26/09/2012

"Cleverly crafted enchantment..

The Keepers

Auckland, Wellington

31/05/2011 - 29/09/2012

"Hypnotic weave..

"Too many unanswered questions..

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SPEAKEASY

Auckland

25/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Lively, engaging and surprisingly cohesive..

It’ll End In Tears

Christchurch

25/09/2012 - 27/09/2012

"Challenging and entertaining..

MISS FLETCHER SINGS THE BLUES

Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington

15/05/2012 - 21/02/2014

"An excruciating delight..

"Traditional issues feel fresh and novel..

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THE BARTERED BRIDE

Auckland, Wellington

22/09/2012 - 20/10/2012

"Brilliant Bartered Bride redeems shortcomings of its Cold War setting..

"Love amid politics and circus..

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