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Macbeth

Auckland, Wellington

18/09/2010 - 16/10/2010

"Great theatre: a must-see..

"A tortured king, lean, mean queen and malevolent witches pack powerful punch..

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Father Familiar

Wellington

15/09/2010 - 02/10/2010

"Moved by Father..

"A voyage around a dad and daughter’s uneasy relationship..

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My Name Is Rachel Corrie

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

29/05/2009 - 25/09/2010

"Dispelling the masticated myth that is dropped into our little tweeting bird mouths by the mainstream media..

"Politics fires passion of controversial play..

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Motherlock

Auckland, Wellington

17/09/2010 - 24/02/2011

"One-sided, undramatic and witless story not ready to be told..

"Bemoaning the outcomes of thoughtlessness..

Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love

NYC, USA, Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland

21/02/2007 - 29/03/2015

"A most enjoyable occasion..

"Mood-catching musical yarn..

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Black Grace: Verses

Auckland

15/09/2010 - 25/09/2010

"A variety of perspectives that engage and entertain..

Cirque Mother Africa

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton

07/09/2010 - 29/09/2010

"Prepare to be happily freaked out..

"Unstoppable energy and sheer exuberance needs editing and better technical support..

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Wit

Hamilton

15/09/2010 - 18/09/2010

"Touching and uplifting..

GURU OF CHAI

Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati

11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024

"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..

"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..

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End Game

Wellington, Christchurch

31/07/2010 - 16/09/2010

"Polished and imaginative production..

"Tech addicts..

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DOORS. WALLS. AND ALSO SILENCE.

Wellington

02/09/2010 - 11/09/2010

"Effective alienation..

"Cryptic and claustrophobic..

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Distraction Camp

Wellington, Christchurch

27/11/2009 - 11/09/2010

"Driven to Distraction..

"No escape as reality and illusion unite..

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AotearoHA Comic Confessions

Auckland

10/09/2010 - 11/09/2010

"Personal best in confessional..

The Gruffalo

Hamilton, New Plymouth, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington

04/09/2010 - 16/09/2010

"Your kids will have a blast..

"Enthralling..

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August: Osage County

Auckland

04/09/2010 - 25/09/2010

"One helluva ride..

"Intoxicating family cocktail..

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Covert Improv Night

Auckland

08/09/2010 - 11/09/2010

"Good for more than a few chuckles..

Grumpy Old Women

Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Whanganui

05/03/2010 - 07/09/2010

"Menopausal hen party cackling fun..

"A good talking to for a laugh..

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