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SHREK The Musical

Wellington

12/10/2022 - 16/10/2022

"Exceptional and faultless..

ALONE

Wellington, Whangarei

02/03/2021 - 15/10/2022

"A reminder as to why the patriarchy needs a good smashing..

"The germ of a powerful play..

THE STRANGEST OF ANGELS

Christchurch, Dunedin

27/05/2022 - 13/10/2022

"Bold and successful production..

"A splendid opening to Arts Festival..

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MACBETH

Auckland, Wellington

21/09/2022 - 09/10/2022

"Opening the gates of hell..

"Brooding set perfect for stars..

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Tutus on Tour 2022

Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Palmerston North, Wellington

07/10/2022 - 09/11/2022

"An Eclectic Programme With Flare and Versatility..

"Tutus a mixed bill..

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THE LIVING FOREST

Whangarei

10/10/2022 - 11/10/2022

"A PLACE OF MYSTERY AND WONDER..

SGCNZ NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE SCHOOLS PRODUCTION 2022

Dunedin

07/10/2022 - 08/10/2022

"Communicating a passion for Shakespeare performance..

What They Said - NZ Dance Company

Auckland

07/10/2022 - 08/10/2022

"Can you talk to me? A Legacy of Artistic Communication..

Kiko - Body Island; Atamira Dance Company

Auckland

30/09/2022 - 01/10/2022

"Creatures riding an evolutionary coil..

LIKE SEX

Whangarei

05/10/2022 - 12/10/2022

"LEANING INTO THE MESSY, DIFFICULT PARTS OF LOVE, DESIRE AND INTIMACY..

CHOPIN'S LAST TOUR

Whangarei

05/10/2022 - 06/10/2022

"An engaging autobiographical history lesson..

A BOY CALLED PIANO

Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Christchurch

22/11/2019 - 22/10/2022

"Offering voices to the voiceless..

"One of the great Kiwi theatre productions of our time..

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WHY ARE MY PARENTS SO BORING?

Wellington

01/10/2022 - 15/10/2022

"Fun and playful with an important message..

THE WASP

Wellington

01/10/2022 - 29/10/2022

"Truly unmissable – yet unpredictable..

BACK TO SQUARE ONE?

Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin

20/10/2021 - 19/10/2022

"A reminder of the eternal value and range of theatre..

"A WEAVING TOGETHER..

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TO BE FRANK

Whangarei, Wellington

30/09/2022 - 04/03/2023

"An immediately relatable yet surprisingly profound microcosm of the human condition..

"ABSURDLY FUNNY, EXCRUCIATINGLY HUMAN..

HALF | LIFE Lo|Co Arts

Auckland

28/09/2022 - 29/09/2022

"Half | Life - a work of rare beauty..

PO' BOYS & OYSTERS

Auckland

27/09/2022 - 08/10/2022

"Serves up a plate of real that leaves you warm and satisfied..

CHICAGO

Dunedin

22/09/2022 - 01/10/2022

"All-singing, all-dancing extravaganza will not disappoint..

THE MADE

Auckland

22/09/2022 - 08/10/2022

"Entertainingly projects into a believable future with powerhouse performances..

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