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Raising the Titanics

Auckland, Christchurch

23/06/2010 - 17/09/2011

"Feel good crowd pleaser..

"An irresistible charmer..

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Heroic Faun Number One

Auckland, Wellington

19/03/2009 - 05/03/2011

"Clash of ego, ambition, fear and vulnerability..

"One-man faun tale goes the extra mile..

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Up North

Palmerston North

05/06/2010 - 03/07/2010

"Universal and timeless home truths captured en route..

"From strange to surreal to insane to real..

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On The Rocks

Christchurch

19/06/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Honest insights and humour as Lawrentian ideals face practical realities..

Whetu

Rotorua, Hamilton, Wellington, Auckland

16/06/2010 - 29/06/2010

"Style, wit and slapstick presented with function, expression and deeply embedded historical narrative..

"Journeys from birth through life to the future..

Te Kaupoi

Wellington, Auckland

10/06/2010 - 23/07/2010

"Power reduced by unrevealed motivations..

"Cheeky humour escapes from repressive and brutal nz police state..

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Purapurawhetu

Auckland

16/06/2010 - 02/07/2010

"Myth is a hit teamed with contemporary tale..

"A vital contribution to NZ theatre..

Shirley Valentine

Wellington

17/06/2010 - 17/06/2010

"Pace and liveliness lead to insight and pathos..

He Reo Aroha

Palmerston North, Wellington, Otaki, Christchurch, Auckland, Feilding

09/03/2010 - 14/03/2013

"Dexterity, intelligence, warmth, passion, humour, and a fine musicality..

"A magical piece of theatre..

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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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Stepping Out

New Plymouth, Hamilton, Auckland, Hastings, Tauranga

12/06/2010 - 07/08/2010

"Dance crew tap into night of fun..

"Impossible to leave without a smile..

The House of Bernarda Alba

Auckland

11/06/2010 - 19/06/2010

"Passionate reworking of a classic..

"Powerfully downbeat..

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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The Love Cruise Dinner Dance and Cabaret

Auckland

11/06/2010 - 12/06/2010

"Afloat on song and dance..

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