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Salomé

Wellington

01/06/2010 - 05/06/2010

"A vivid unveiling..

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..

Faux Real

Auckland

02/06/2010 - 07/05/2011

"Almost saved by the finale..

"Goofy jaunt through the subconscious..

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Musicality

Auckland

29/05/2010 - 29/05/2010

"Confident crew ready to move beyond a variety concert..

The Intricate Art of Actually Caring

Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka

10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012

"On the road again..

"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..

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Le Sud

Hamilton, Christchurch, Clyde, Central Otago, Wellington, Wanaka, Dunedin

29/04/2009 - 11/10/2010

"A comedy of manners, not politics..

"Kiwis with a taste of French..

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The Poor Dears/ The Wizard of Oz

Christchurch

27/05/2010 - 30/05/2010

"Oppression, hilarity, poignancy..

Boomers Behaving Badly

Wellington, Hamilton

28/05/2010 - 27/02/2013

"Boomer blooms with talent and wit..

"Slightly self-mocking songs and stories..

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Macbeth

Auckland

26/05/2010 - 05/06/2010

"Ultimately superficial interpretation..

2010 Made in New Zealand

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin

26/04/2010 - 26/05/2010

"Footnote’s triumph lies with Purlieu..

"Physically robust ensemble in tight performance mode..

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One Way

Wellington

21/05/2010 - 29/05/2010

"A bright future..

"Stumbling blocks to seeing choreographers’ true potential..

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Tea for Toot

Auckland, Wellington

21/05/2010 - 16/07/2011

"Charming and unique..

"A magical and menacing must-see!..

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Coffee Cups and a Porridge Pot at Frying Pan Lake

Wellington

19/05/2010 - 22/05/2010

"Charming..

"A cosy Teacaddy show..

Lullaby Jock

Wellington, Auckland

27/07/2009 - 29/05/2010

"A brave piece..

"One man show (not that you’d notice) is a brilliant portrayal of a father by his son..

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WIP ’10 Showcase #1

Auckland

25/05/2010 - 26/05/2010

"Talented emerging dance artists explore different movement vocabularies..

The Sinful Monologues

Auckland

25/05/2010 - 27/05/2010

"Bitterly, laugh-out-loud funny..

The 39 Steps

Dunedin

21/05/2010 - 12/06/2010

"Lunacy, hilarity and charm..

"Ripping yarn has audience in stitches..

Björn Again

Wellington, Auckland

15/05/2010 - 23/05/2010

"Thank you for the music plus.....

"Warm and generous atmosphere..

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