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The Departure Lounge

Nelson

29/03/2023 - 30/03/2023

"Brave and creative work, delivered with searing honesty..

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..

THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS

Nelson, Hawea, Brave and creative work, delivered with searing honesty, Christchurch

28/03/2023 - 01/04/2023

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

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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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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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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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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Sajeela Kershi: Free Speech & Rah-Rah Skirts!

Nelson

23/03/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Engaging, friendly, balances the jokes and humour with thought-provoking moments..

Woyzeck

Nelson

24/03/2023 - 29/03/2023

"Hilarious and horrific, wicked and witty, brilliant and brutal, energetic and erratic..

Real

Nelson

23/03/2023 - 24/03/2023

"A talented and exciting new local talent..

Metamorphosis

Nelson

23/03/2023 - 28/03/2023

"Tragi-comic treatment of alienation, identity and the human condition is unique, powerful and truly memorable..

THE KING OF TAKING

Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington

14/10/2022 - 25/03/2023

"Entertaining excellence that pricks the pretensions of those in power..

"Masterful miming and a theatre full of laughter..

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Artefact - How to Behave in a Museum

Global, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

20/03/2022 - 12/10/2023

"ENJOYMENT CURATED TO PERFECTION..

"Charming Funny and Human..

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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin

18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023

"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..

"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..

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Fever: Return of the Ula

Nelson

28/10/2022 - 29/10/2022

"Light-hearted and raunchy with a strong message..

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