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Good Morning, Mr Gershwin

Wellington

17/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"They can’t take this away from me..

"Exhilarating combination of dance and film electrified by Gershwin..

From Here to There

Invercargill, Hastings, Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

06/02/2010 - 27/03/2010

"Passions, allusions and challenging complexity..

"Exuberant dance would have graced the festival..

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Auckland

14/03/2010 - 03/04/2010

"Superb update reminder of Earnest’s importance..

"A horny, drug-fuelled, witty trip..

The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy

Wellington

14/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"Liked by children..

"A quirky, offbeat tale that works..

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11 and 12

Wellington

10/03/2010 - 14/03/2010

"Failed to fire..

"Political theatre at its most quiet..

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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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360

Wellington

12/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"A thrilling theatrical experience..

"A new spin on an old tale..

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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 Arrival

Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea

12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012

"The Arrival exceeds expectations..

"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..

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The Second Test

Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland, Hamilton

15/02/2010 - 30/06/2012

"Unexpectedly funny rendition of a moving story..

"Production passes poignancy test in recapturing the past..

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The Walworth Farce

Wellington

17/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"Some sort of allegory for a state of self-destructive denial?..

"Irish eyes probably won’t be smiling..

Green Room

Auckland

10/09/2009 - 20/03/2010

"A good amoral, escapist laugh..

"Waiting for stardom..

Battered

Auckland

16/03/2010 - 17/03/2010

"Comic banter, tragic batter..

PO A Tribal Pop Opera

Auckland

12/03/2010 - 12/03/2010

"Much to commend but loses its way..

"Succeeds as a grand musical showcase..

Double Portrait: Finding Frances Hodgkins

Waikanae, Hamilton, Wellington

27/11/2009 - 07/07/2012

"A passion to paint against all odds..

"Handstand on Hodgkins a revelation..

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T.E.O.R.E.M.A.T.

Wellington

13/03/2010 - 19/03/2010

"Superbly focused performances and production elements..

"An irritating puzzle, but wonderfully spun..

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