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THE BIGGEST

Wellington

29/10/2016 - 12/11/2016

"Rural life and colourful characters depicted with a big heart..

DON GIOVANNI

Wellington

20/08/2016 - 27/08/2016

"Wonderfully engrossing..

HINEPAU

Wellington, Napier, Nelson

18/07/2016 - 19/10/2016

"Clever mix of comedy, legend, Te Reo Māori and theatre..

"High quality and compelling theatre for the young..

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THE WHITE GUITAR

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson

01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016

"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..

"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..

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THE ELEPHANT THIEF

Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Auckland

05/12/2015 - 02/07/2016

"Stealing the Show..

"Immensely talented cast but play feels lost and confused..

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SHU'S SONG

Paraparaumu, Wellington

16/04/2016 - 18/03/2017

"Entertaining exploration..

"A clever, poignant theatre experience for any developing imagination..

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THE GOD THAT COMES

Wellington

15/03/2016 - 20/03/2016

"Insight, flamboyant innovation, whip-smart comedy, a wonderful musical talent..

"Modern spin on story of wine, women and sex..

THE DEVIL'S HALF-ACRE

Dunedin, Wellington

09/03/2016 - 04/10/2016

"Con-artists’ tale magical performance..

"Consistently tense and engaging..

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EVERY BRILLIANT THING

Wellington

02/03/2016 - 05/03/2016

"Humble show ray of light in darkness..

"Pacing and presentation exactly right..

CHALK ABOUT

Wellington

01/03/2016 - 06/03/2016

"Charming, creative – but rather self-indulgent and just a bit smug..

NOT IN OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

Wellington, Auckland, Invercargill, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North

01/03/2014 - 24/06/2017

"Devastating yet wanted more..

"The importance of this work cannot be overstated..

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WOMEN ARE FROM MARS: ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT CHOIR

Wellington

15/02/2016 - 17/02/2016

"Many wonderful and nostalgic themes to be heard..

R.U.R – ROSSUM’S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS

Wellington

10/02/2016 - 20/02/2016

"Plenty to attract all interest groups..

KISS THE FISH

Nelson, Napier, Auckland, Gisborne, Christchurch, Whangarei, Wellington, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Dunedin

10/08/2013 - 26/07/2015

"Resounding applause..

"The joke of human progress revealed..

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STEALING GAMES

Wellington

11/07/2015 - 17/07/2015

"Stimulating at every level..

AN EVENING WITH THE MODERN MĀORI QUARTET

Auckland, Havelock North, Wellington, Invercargill

18/06/2015 - 27/04/2016

"Amazing voices and great harmonies..

"A time machine to the good ol’ days..

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DOUBLE DERELICTS

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Havelock North, Palmerston North

13/12/2013 - 08/10/2016

"Splendid value..

"No fourth wall in this show..

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THE 5PM PROJECT 2015

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2015 - 16/05/2015

"Not quite as successful as it could be..

"Vaguely amusing but less than impressive..

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