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The Vertical Hour

Wellington

10/10/2009 - 07/11/2009

"From war zone to family battlefield..

"Interesting if neither gripping nor enlightening..

The History Boys

Auckland

08/10/2009 - 24/10/2009

"Cult show potential..

"Young talent makes high-spirited history in clash of ideas..

Southern Lights Dance Company

Christchurch

09/10/2009 - 10/10/2009

"Brave new choreographies..

Biography Of My Skin

Wellington, Auckland

09/10/2009 - 25/09/2010

"Clever play within a play gets under your skin..

"Courageously confessional post-post-modern retro catharsis..

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HOT - Hip Hop Showcase

Auckland

06/10/2007 - 06/10/2007

"New shape-shifters on the block..

"How do you keep it real in the You Tube era?..

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Late Show #2

Auckland

08/10/2009 - 10/10/2009

"From pop-culture dance/theatre to potent dance of unease, dissatisfaction and transformation..

Footnote Forte Solo Series 09

Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga

07/10/2009 - 29/10/2009

"Solos in 3-venue circuit..

"Inspiring evening of contemporary dance..

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The Teen Show 2009

Auckland

08/10/2009 - 09/10/2009

"Talent, verve, commitment and passion Talent, verve, commitment and passion..

Pericles

Wellington

06/10/2009 - 10/10/2009

"Oriental theatre traditions bring clarity to convoluted plot..

Bharatam: An Inspirational Solo Journey Through Dance

Dunedin, Christchurch

02/10/2009 - 11/10/2009

"Rich and intricate..

"Outside-in dualities..

Busting Out!

Auckland, Whanganui, New Plymouth, Wellington, Hastings, Hamilton

09/09/2009 - 20/02/2010

"Classic comedy technique shines through..

"Unrestricted Aussie comics keep audience’s amusement well in hand..

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Fresh Cuts 09

Auckland

07/10/2009 - 10/10/2009

"An important seed project..

Prime Cuts 09

Auckland

06/10/2009 - 08/10/2009

"Diverse dancers in their prime..

The Bubbles and Mustard Show

Auckland

05/10/2009 - 10/10/2009

"Imaginary radio show fun for the whole family..

"Zany radio fun..

The Kids Show

Auckland

06/10/2009 - 07/10/2009

"Happy and engaging confirmation that dance is for everyone..

Gong Crazy

Wellington

03/10/2009 - 04/10/2009

"A concert for a life..

The Day My Bum Went Psycho!

Dunedin

02/10/2009 - 24/10/2009

"Marred by manic performances and uneven production values..

"Low humour but kids had fun..

Glorious

Dunedin

17/09/2009 - 10/10/2009

"Glorious, like that woman in that film with Katherine Hepburn..

"Talking fast, laughing loud..

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