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Hamlet Dies at the End

Wellington

28/06/2011 - 09/07/2011

"Stellar cast brings theatre story to amusing life..

"Humour and heart..

The Last Taniwha

Auckland, Dunedin

23/06/2011 - 15/03/2013

"Potential yet to be realised..

"Strong text and performers undermined by directorial inconsistencies..

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Closer

Wellington

22/06/2011 - 01/07/2011

"Struggled to care..

Skin Tight

Auckland

22/06/2011 - 25/06/2011

"Revel in the sensuality of one of our best stories..

Awhi Tapu

Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington

22/06/2011 - 30/07/2011

"Truly remarkable revival..

"A subtly subversive confrontation..

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Meet the Churchills

Wellington

18/06/2011 - 16/07/2011

"Iconic British Churchill family makes fine fodder for a fascinating piece of theatre..

"Schedule your meeting with these superbly crafted characters now..

Thricely? Precisely. A pocket full of Pips

Wellington

16/06/2011 - 25/06/2011

"Compulsive cycles of behaviour out in the open..

"A definite must-see..

Station to Station

New Plymouth, Hamilton, Nelson, Hastings

16/06/2011 - 13/09/2011

"Pushes boundaries with strong message..

"Darkly funny thought-provoking journey worth taking..

McKenzie Country

Wellington

14/06/2011 - 25/06/2011

"Held together by excellent performances..

Strange Resting Places - AOTNZ

New Zealand wide

01/06/2011 - 01/07/2011

"Utterly captivating..

Triple Bill by Touch Compass

Wellington

09/06/2011 - 11/06/2011

"Triple Bill a trifecta of triumphant dance..

C’Mon Black!

Wellington, Wanaka, Tauranga

13/04/2011 - 27/10/2011

"A stereotype in three dimensions..

"Far from being just a game..

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TIC TIC

Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, , Dunedin

04/05/2010 - 06/10/2012

"Disparate components flow smoothly..

"Quite simply an inspiration..

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Hotel - A Cabaret

Auckland, Dunedin

14/10/2010 - 03/07/2011

"Phenomenal talents..

"Consummate showmanship in theatrical equivalent of a compilation tape..

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Joan of Hearts

Auckland

10/06/2011 - 11/06/2011

"Experimental, courageous outcomes..

Two Daft Sopranos

Auckland

10/06/2011 - 11/06/2011

"Repetitious romp..

Womanz Work! Plays from New Zealand’s Female Playwrights

(not a specified venue)

31/05/2011 - 08/07/2011

"Energetic and engaging no frills theatre..

"Delicious slices of theatrical pie splendidly acted and beautifully directed..

Red

Auckland

04/06/2011 - 25/06/2011

"Powerful portrait of an abstract artist..

"Engages the visceral and pits it against the mundane..

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Christchurch, Dunedin

03/06/2011 - 23/07/2011

"Hotshot entertainment in provocation to blandness..

"And now a toast to the bridesmaids..

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