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YOU CAN ALWAYS HAND THEM BACK

Dunedin

27/04/2013 - 25/05/2013

"Hall-marks but not his best..

"A bright musical revue..

THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE

Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill

12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020

"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..

"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..

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LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE

Dunedin

02/03/2013 - 23/03/2013

"Costume drama takes on a different meaning..

"Sartorial sassiness..

MICHAEL JAMES MANAIA

Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, Dunedin

25/02/2012 - 16/02/2013

"Play’s power unchanged..

"Takes no prisoners..

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SONGBIRD

Dunedin

06/12/2012 - 16/12/2012

"Verbal gymnastics and gentle deepening captivate..

"Simple, charming entertainment..

CALENDAR GIRLS

Dunedin

10/11/2012 - 08/12/2012

"Warm-hearted comedy balances humour and pathos..

"Fine entertainment from expert cast..

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PLAY

Dunedin

09/10/2012 - 13/10/2012

"Trapped, obsessive, perpetual torment..

"Starkly memorable..

Where We Once Belonged

Dunedin, Auckland

04/11/2010 - 11/10/2012

"Pure delight..

"Irreverent, exuberant, revealing..

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The Middlemarch Singles Ball

Dunedin

05/10/2012 - 13/10/2012

"Performances in review..

"Needs tighter editing and quicker pace but it made Kevin cry..

HEROES

Dunedin

25/08/2012 - 15/09/2012

"A joyous celebration of life mixing pathos and gallantry..

"Impractical charm in Sibleyras' gem..

MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE

Dunedin

24/08/2012 - 01/09/2012

"Charm, comic skill in one-woman show..

"Delightful streak of mischief saves naïve vulnerability from being maudlin..

WINKIE

Dunedin

12/07/2012 - 22/07/2012

"Dark social issue shown..

"Dealing with dependence..

IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play

Dunedin

30/06/2012 - 28/07/2012

"Impulses and passions spark and flare..

"Charming naivety brings laughter and hope..

TWO FISH 'N' A SCOOP

Alexandra, , Queenstown, Oamaru, Invercargill, Hall-marks but not his best, Dunedin, Cromwell

19/05/2012 - 24/06/2012

"Brilliant acting, Kiwi as..

"Bitter sweet comedy and tough questions..

LOVEPUKE

Dunedin

17/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

"Not for easily shocked..

"A rollercoaster ride through relationship dynamics..

RED

Dunedin

14/04/2012 - 05/05/2012

"Superb portrayal of Rothko and assistant..

"Always absorbing, at times electrifying; seriously impressive..

THE MOTOR CAMP

Dunedin

18/02/2012 - 10/03/2012

"A very NZ holiday hell..

"Darker issues explored amid frenetic farce..

Blithe Spirit

Dunedin

09/12/2011 - 17/12/2011

"Coward’s favourite well presented..

"Disciplined ensemble excellence aloows lightness and merriment to thrive..

A Shortcut to Happiness

Dunedin

18/11/2011 - 17/12/2011

"Audience shows appreciation..

"Heart-warming entertainment..

Prufrock’s Love Song

Dunedin

05/10/2011 - 09/10/2011

"Irreverent, jolly fun..

"Production a definite original..

The Truth Game

Dunedin

07/10/2011 - 29/10/2011

"Truth will out in newspaper game..

"Myriad issues insightfully explored in slick and gripping production..

Waiting for Godot

Dunedin

18/08/2011 - 28/08/2011

"Enthusiasm for staging of Beckett..

"Debating meanings, interpretations and staging conventions..

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Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Christchurch, Dunedin

03/06/2011 - 23/07/2011

"Hotshot entertainment in provocation to blandness..

"And now a toast to the bridesmaids..

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