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COPENHAGEN

Auckland

30/05/2012 - 10/06/2012

"Historical drama richly rewards concentration..

"Physics, History, and the Atomic Bomb..

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THE LION IN WINTER

Auckland

31/05/2012 - 09/06/2012

"Modern twist on wealthy family’s seething ambition works well..

"Entertaining and surprisingly funny..

NOEL AND GERTIE

Auckland

25/05/2012 - 03/06/2012

"Warm, witty, enlightening and enchanting..

Riverdance - the Farewell Tour 2012

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland

22/05/2012 - 10/06/2012

"The star is the ensemble..

"A ravishing river of life and lament..

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COURSE RELATED COSTS

Auckland

29/05/2012 - 02/06/2012

"Drugs are bad, mmmkay?..

"Chaos, wit, everyday dialogue, tears, laughter, shock, fear and drama flawlessly combined..

STANDSTILL

Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton

09/03/2011 - 07/07/2012

"Irreverent, bizarre, compelling..

"Treadmill of life presents novel and engaging theatre..

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The Intricate Art of Actually Caring

Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka

10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012

"On the road again..

"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..

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IN SPITE OF HIMSELF

New Zealand wide, Christchurch

30/04/2012 - 30/06/2012

"Innovative and challenging work plants seeds of further enquiry..

"Much to enjoy and ponder..

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IAN MCKELLEN ON STAGE – with Shakespeare, Tolkien and you!

New Zealand wide

05/05/2012 - 24/06/2012

"A genial, waggish giant of the theatre..

"A rare opportunity, not to be missed..

SPACE BITCHES

Wellington

28/02/2012 - 03/03/2012

"A farce wearing its heart on its sleeve..

"If this is the means, what is the end?..

The Arrival

Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea

12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012

"The Arrival exceeds expectations..

"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..

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KAHA: Short Works (2012)

Hamilton, Auckland, Taupo

13/05/2012 - 23/06/2012

"Review: Kaha Short Works for Matariki..

"Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa : Let us keep close together, not far apart...

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On the other hand - New Zealand School of Dance Choreographic Season 2012

Wellington

18/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

"Students own stamp allows season to shine..

"A journey of talent..

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ASSISTED LIVING

Wellington

23/05/2012 - 09/06/2012

"A work in progress..

"It’s like a present I cannot open..

ULLA’S ODYSSEY & LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR

Auckland

23/05/2012 - 27/05/2012

"One ambitious but poorly staged and incomprehensible; the other good natured and enjoyable..

Made in New Zealand 2012 - Footnote Dance Company

Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington

22/03/2012 - 13/06/2012

"In Fine Fettle..

"Footnote's excellent pedigree to the fore..

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BARD DAY'S NIGHT

Auckland

21/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

"Hilarious Hirst hits the Bard on the Head..

"Shakespeare Nerd’s Dream..

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