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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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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: THE BUDGET SHOW

Wellington

16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"Much-needed gap-filler..

"See Winston save the world!..

RIGOLETTO

Auckland, Wellington

19/05/2012 - 17/06/2012

"Rigoletto takes a bold step into today’s world..

"Surprises amid complexities in inventive production..

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TWO FISH 'N' A SCOOP

Alexandra, , Queenstown, Oamaru, Invercargill, Miss Fletcher cries, Dunedin, Cromwell

19/05/2012 - 24/06/2012

"Brilliant acting, Kiwi as..

"Bitter sweet comedy and tough questions..

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Christchurch

19/05/2012 - 09/06/2012

"Exuberant rendering pleases much..

THE NOWHERE SHOW

Auckland

16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"Discomfort and awkwardness..

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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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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LOVEPUKE

Dunedin

17/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

"Not for easily shocked..

"A rollercoaster ride through relationship dynamics..

RICHARD MEROS SALUTES THE SOUTHERN MAN

Takaka, Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wellington

08/03/2012 - 01/12/2012

"Cleverly constructed and excellently performed..

"A salute to the Southern Man..

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Dickens' Women

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

28/11/2007 - 09/12/2007

"Sublime character acting and acerbic commentary..

"An indefatigable treasure of the stage..

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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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PAREKOTUKU MOORE in WHO DAT SHEILA?

Wellington

15/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"A class act..

NGAIRE & NAUREEN’S PRISONTIME SPECIAL

Auckland

16/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"We laugh like silly school kids..

GISH: GISH-TAKES

Wellington, Auckland

01/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"Billy T meets Weird Al..

REVOLVER: SEXY CIRCUS CABARET CLUB

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin

09/05/2012 - 10/10/2012

"Atmosphere soaked steampunk circus..

"Darkly upbeat and energetic..

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RAYBON KAN is COMPLETELY UNCALLED FOR

Wellington, Auckland

11/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"Saved by genuine intelligence and warmth..

BOMBS AWAY! A MUSICAL

Auckland, Wellington

01/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"Who you [not] gonna call?..

"Goodies-grade silly..

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PLANTATION

Auckland

15/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

"An entertaining and engaging slice of Pacific flavoured life..

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