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The Young and the Witless IV

Wellington

02/06/2010 - 25/08/2010

"Unpredictable soap produces amusing absurdism..

"Format and team-work changes needed to make this work..

Rangi and Mau’s Amazing Race

Auckland

17/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Meeting the Matariki challenge with tongue in cheek hyperbole..

LaLaLuna

Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch

13/07/2010 - 24/07/2010

"Pure delight in finding the light..

"Everyday objects made magic with extraordinary skill..

The Perfumed Garden

Christchurch

16/07/2010 - 14/08/2010

"Imagination and skill brings principled perspective to New Zealand’s place in world affairs..

D'Arranged Marriage

Dunedin

16/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Real affection for characters’ quirks and oddities..

I Am a Camera

Wellington

07/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Poignant look behind the froth of Cabaret..

"More ‘depth of field’ required..

Mark Twain & Me in Mâoriland

Wellington

13/03/2010 - 24/07/2010

"Magic and comedy in return visit to Maoriland..

"Absorbing quest a very special experience..

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Waiting for Godot

Wellington, Christchurch

30/06/2010 - 14/07/2010

"Desolation depicted with humanity, tenderness and wry humour..

"Delight in the depths of desolation..

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Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre 2010, Wellington

Wellington

09/07/2010 - 24/07/2010

"The best of the bunch..

"Sex, aggression, manipulation for power figure in three plays..

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Heat

Hamilton, Auckland, Dunedin, Nelson, Wellington

01/07/2010 - 19/02/2011

"Emotions run hot as relations turn frigid..

"Dramatic, comic, confrontational, visceral, moving..

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DEAD TRAGIC

Palmerston North, Wellington

10/07/2010 - 21/12/2014

"Dead Tragic anything but..

"Bound to make you feel better about your own lot in life..

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Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre 2010, Auckland

Auckland

09/07/2010 - 24/07/2010

"Explosion of youthful energy bound to entertain..

"Check out one or three before the season ends..

Carmen

Christchurch, Invercargill, Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North, Napier

05/06/2010 - 10/07/2010

"Barefoot in Rio with absolutely no bull..

"Feral grace amid dated choreography..

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Swan Lake On Ice

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland

30/06/2010 - 25/07/2010

"Russian classic gorgeous served on ice with twist..

"Spectacle serves the story..

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The Adventures of Aladdin

Wellington

06/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Song and dance routines delight..

"Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves..

Gnome on the Roam!

Wellington

05/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"A unique holiday show..

"Seeing our input come alive offers special satisfaction..

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