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PINOCCHIO The Pantomime

Wellington

26/11/2022 - 23/12/2022

"New panto dame shines in Pinocchio – a classic fairytale with a contemporary twist..

"Full of fun and rich in resonance, guaranteed to appeal to all age groups..

Venus Rising RNZB 2022

Christchurch, Wellington

24/11/2022 - 03/12/2022

"The Whole Cast Shines..

"Venus Rising on stage after four Covid postponements for RNZB triple bill..

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DREAMER

Dunedin

25/11/2022 - 26/11/2022

"A light-hearted celebration of growing up and finding oneself..

Haus of Yolo

Auckland

23/11/2022 - 27/11/2022

"A Playful Set of Risqué Cabaret Vignettes..

The Art of Black Grace 1/5

Auckland

20/11/2022 - 10/12/2022

"An innovative Dance Dreamscape..

HOMEMADE TAKEAWAYS

Wellington

22/11/2022 - 03/12/2022

"Impossible not to love the characters and hope for the best for them..

THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Palmerston North

12/11/2022 - 17/12/2022

"Cornball caper a cheesy Christmas cracker..

Artefact - How to Behave in a Museum

Global, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

20/03/2022 - 12/10/2023

"ENJOYMENT CURATED TO PERFECTION..

"Charming Funny and Human..

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RENT

Christchurch

19/11/2022 - 21/01/2023

"Vital, muscular musical theatre..

"Hard to imagine this production and cast being bettered..

NZSD Performance Season 2022

Wellington

16/11/2022 - 26/11/2022

"Contemporary Dance Programme Exhilarates..

"Memorable! Arresting!..

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Showcase 2022 UNITEC

Auckland

17/11/2022 - 20/11/2022

"Unique Contemporary Dance Works Highlight Emerging Talent..

ANXIETY... The Musical!?

Wellington

15/11/2022 - 19/11/2022

"Usually hilarious, often moving, thoroughly admirable..

THE GRIEGOL

Hawea, Wellington

14/04/2021 - 19/11/2022

"Highly polished production strikes the bullseye with horror and humour..

"Touching, delightful and exciting..

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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Wonderful

Dunedin, Wellington

10/11/2022 - 19/03/2023

"In the grand tradition of Theatre of the Absurd..

"Subtly absurdist perceptive satire full of things to leave us wondering..

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OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Nelson, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Dunedin

18/04/2017 - 16/12/2023

"Versatile virtuoso Ashton..

"Caters to a range of tastes with energy and joy..

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BILL BILL BILL

Wellington

08/11/2022 - 12/11/2022

"The Power of Three: compelling, slick, thought- and smile-provoking..

FAB BEASTS

Wellington

11/03/2021 - 05/11/2022

"Potential untapped..

"Fresh, original and entertaining..

OWLS DO CRY

Wellington, Hamilton

26/10/2022 - 13/11/2022

"Bold and clever show draws on Frame novel..

"A dynamic display of theatrical craft that amounts to less than the sum of its parts..

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