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Double Bill

Christchurch

23/09/2012 - 24/09/2012

"Contrasting repertoires create an enjoyable evening..

THE CAVE ABOVE THE PA: Te Ana I Runga I Te Pa

Greymouth

20/09/2012 - 22/09/2012

"An indispensable and timely work..

HOLLOW CROSSING

Havelock North

18/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"A play of consequence..

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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THE RED CHAIR

Auckland

21/09/2012 - 06/10/2012

"Musical theatre needs MC..

"Cleverly hidden themes amid the fun..

SONGS WITH JOKES IN

Hamilton

22/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Seemingly innocuous topics transformed in surprising ways..

Walk by Jolt Youth

Christchurch

23/09/2012 - 25/09/2012

"Delicate, beautiful and captivating..

Milly Wonka and The Burlesque Factory

Christchurch

22/09/2012 - 22/09/2012

"Fun, frivolity and boobs..

BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE

Dunedin, Hamilton

22/09/2012 - 23/03/2013

"An admirable venture..

"When Harry meets Charlie..

SHORT+SWEET Theatre, Auckland 2012

Auckland

18/09/2012 - 06/10/2012

"Gala Final..

"2012 Top 30 – Week 3..

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Hairy Maclary

Auckland

08/10/2011 - 11/11/2012

"Captivating and utterly delightful..

"A fabulous show in every way..

NAUGHTY BAD GIRLS

Hamilton

21/09/2012 - 23/09/2012

"Universality of personal angst resonates..

BAXTER IN THE DARK, Te Rongo o Te Wairua

Hamilton

21/09/2012 - 21/09/2012

"Eye-opening rawness in the dark..

DAY AFTER NIGHT

Auckland

18/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Genuinely cheesy..

"Execution sadly lacking in bold venture..

MUSIC AND ME

Auckland, Wellington

13/02/2012 - 15/09/2012

"Where most fear to tread..

"Raw edge in tale of four underdogs..

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MANAWA

Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North

15/09/2012 - 14/03/2013

"Vital, intelligent, fluent, funny, gutsy, hard-hitting and impressively realised..

"Striking contrasts..

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WHITE CLOUD: Songs & Stories

Wellington

12/09/2012 - 22/09/2012

"Work in progress..

"Fascinating island full of voices..

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FLOWERS FROM MY MOTHER’S GARDEN

Wellington

07/09/2012 - 29/09/2012

"Trip down memory lane..

"Harcourt family’s life history full of vibrancy..

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THE GIFT

Auckland

13/09/2012 - 06/10/2012

"Challenging, riveting play delivered with clarity, charm and class..

"Danger when odd couples connect..

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