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Ophelia Thinks Harder

Wellington

28/10/2009 - 07/11/2009

"What a piece of work is this play..

Oliver!

Auckland

31/10/2009 - 21/11/2009

"Oliver! You just about couldn’t ask for more..

"Sufficiently magnificent..

Peter Pan

Palmerston North, Christchurch, Invercargill, Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Wellington, Hamilton

30/10/2009 - 10/12/2009

"A window to magical world of adventure, secrets and spectacle..

"Applause richly deserved for rollicking performance..

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Backstage

Christchurch

30/10/2009 - 05/12/2009

"An absolute blast..

Stand-Up and be Counted!

Wellington

07/10/2009 - 28/10/2009

"Whiff of danger enhances the audience experience..

Hotel

Invercargill, Christchurch, Wanaka, Tauranga, Taupo, Wellington

09/02/2007 - 30/05/2014

"Secret lives in common..

"Hotel Secrets..

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The Butler

Dunedin, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch

09/06/2006 - 16/10/2010

"Dinner party evoked through dream-like logic, comedy, disturbances, visually rich mobile tableaux …..

"Magnificent!..

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Ship Songs

Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Arrowtown, Paraparaumu, Wanaka

06/08/2008 - 07/04/2012

"Ship Songs Sparkles..

"Poignant, rollicking, tragic, lyrical, cheering and stirring..

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The Caucasian Chalk Circle

Wellington

22/10/2009 - 31/10/2009

"Irreverent take on a German classic..

"Was that the earth moving?..

Birds of Paradise

Auckland

16/10/2009 - 25/10/2009

"An inspiring, mindful work of international class..

Skin Tight

London

20/10/2009 - 25/10/2009

"Physical intensity..

"A thousand complexities in one relationship..

Girl With No Words: Listening to the language of cutting

Wellington, Wanaka, Auckland, Clyde, Central Otago, Queenstown

09/09/2009 - 07/05/2010

"A moving, meaningful and valuable experience..

"A brave piece of theatre..

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Hootchy Kootchy Goes Latin

Auckland

24/10/2009 - 31/10/2009

"Alluring performances..

Loot

Auckland

23/10/2009 - 21/11/2009

"Satire keeps a straight face for humour..

"Sex, death, robbery, religion and a massive dollop of disrespect..

Underground Renaissance

Dunedin

23/10/2009 - 24/10/2009

"Wither dance arts in the stadium’s shadow?..

Rudey Trudey

Wellington

13/10/2009 - 17/10/2009

"Promising actress..

"Seductive journey – to where?..

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Live at Six

Wellington

17/10/2009 - 31/10/2009

"Fearless writers..

"Overhyped but entertaining..

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Prodigious Pilot

Auckland

20/10/2009 - 21/10/2009

"Playful pastiche and flamboyant dancing – but why?..

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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TMC: Under The Influence

Auckland

14/10/2009 - 17/10/2009

"Washing machine dance puts new spin on hip hop moves..

"A break-through of a show..

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