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THE PANDEMUSICAL DIARIES

Wellington

10/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"A musical masterpiece we can all relate to, laugh and cry along to..

TO ALL THE FRIENDS I'VE LOST BEFORE

Wellington

21/07/2022 - 10/03/2023

"We all need a friend that earns our company and this show does just that..

"Honest, heartfelt and generous..

FADE The Art of Dissociation

Wellington

10/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"A sleek, sensitive, informative, impeccably crafted and performed dance/theatre piece...

Pillow Fight

Wellington

10/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"A beautifully presented engaging, involving, challenging, satisfying and almost cathartic experience..

Presentation is Everything

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 12/03/2023

"More than just a snappy PowerPoint slide show..

"Proof that Power has a Point gets the room buzzing..

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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WINDING UP (ATC on tour)

Dunedin

06/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"From the good life to funeral plans..

"A comic two-hander with ideal pairing..

Comedian of the Year 2069

Wellington

09/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Sincere, surreal, nonsensical, and packed to the brim with science fiction and speculation..

The Butler Did It

Wellington

08/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"50 minutes of well-dressed chaos and clumsiness that has the audience in fits of laughter..

Get Stuffed

Wellington

09/03/2023 - 09/03/2023

"A thought-provoking presentation of humans, animals and birds..

Camino Man

Wellington

08/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Compelling, emotive and bright journey through community to self-resolution..

Revisor

Auckland

09/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"The work is a knock-out tour-de-force of theatre..

"The minutiae of movement simultaneously reflects the theatrical extravagance of a literal storyline..

LIFE'S A DRAG

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"A campy and cosy intimate cabaret show with a whip-smart queen..

His Dark Relationships

Wellington

08/03/2023 - 10/03/2023

"An honest and intriguing dramatization of young lives – or one young life..

I Am King/Queen

Wellington

08/03/2023 - 10/03/2023

"A must see show for all ages, sexualities and ethnicities. A non-negotiable for all straight white folks...

Ungartered Territory

Wellington, Auckland

08/03/2023 - 10/02/2024

"Fantastic concept: joyous, hilarious, balm for the heart and could have more narrative structure..

MOONROE'S HAPPY HOUR: A Variety Spectacular

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Promising concept and execution include variety, ideas, surprises and original songs..

The Retreat

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Patriarchal dominance, the power of a cult and the weaknesses of humankind all wrapped up together in musical form...

Women Drinking Hemlock

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 09/03/2023

"Rivalry, malevolence, mayhem and hilarity see justice done..

Only Bones V1.10

Wellington

11/02/2023 - 07/03/2023

"Playfulness that variously fascinates, astounds, intrigues and provokes empathy..

Watch Out Gay Panda

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Sweet, peaceful, relaxing, charming, funny and clever story of self discovery..

TALES FROM THE STRYPT!

Wellington

07/03/2023 - 11/03/2023

"Has a huge heart, some great laughs and some tears..

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