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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..

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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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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RUDALI – THE MOURNER

Auckland

18/05/2012 - 26/10/2013

"Shared Tears..

"Believable yet stylised world kept in sharp, crisp, snappy focus and rhythm..

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BEAUTIFUL LOSERS

Auckland, Wanaka, Cromwell, Taupo, Nelson

16/05/2012 - 27/10/2013

"Biting the Apple..

"Captivated Beats..

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TWO FISH 'N' A SCOOP

Alexandra, , Queenstown, Oamaru, Invercargill, Engaging play worth second look, Dunedin, Cromwell

19/05/2012 - 24/06/2012

"Brilliant acting, Kiwi as..

"Bitter sweet comedy and tough questions..

QUANTUM SHEEP AND THE ANIMAL ORCHESTRA

Wellington

09/05/2012 - 12/05/2012

"Undisciplined and aimless..

"Space junk..

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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