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DAWN RAIDS

Auckland, Wellington

18/08/2022 - 24/10/2024

"The impact of the Dawn Raids, laid bare through lives of one Pasifika family..

"A classic that needs to be seen by every generation of New Zealanders..

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A BARBER & BERNSTEIN DOUBLE BILL: A Hand of Bridge & Trouble in Tahiti

Christchurch

19/08/2022 - 21/08/2022

"Innovative, imaginative and adventurous..

THE TROJAN WAR

Wellington

16/08/2022 - 20/08/2022

"Dynamic ensemble brings Homer home..

DRY SPELL

Dunedin, Christchurch

13/08/2022 - 20/08/2022

"Cohesive, generous, beautiful, interesting, considered – and fun..

"Mincing, Lurking and Dreary Smirking..

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CINDERELLA

Wellington, Auckland, Napier, Christchurch

03/08/2022 - 28/08/2022

"Cinderella - what ‘happily ever after’ means in the twenty-first century..

"Cinderella - stylish and glamorous, with the feeling of 60’s retro Chanel and Dior..

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MAN LESSONS: The Live Show

Wellington, Whangarei

11/08/2022 - 14/10/2022

"A DETAILED, HONEST AND COMPELLING TELLING..

"An exceptional act of affirmation and generosity..

CELESTIAL NOBODIES

Wellington

14/03/2021 - 13/08/2022

"Excellent bones and standout performances..

"Making STEM fun, cute, a little sad and interesting..

CALL OF THE HUIA – Forgotten Art Songs of Aotearoa

Wellington

07/08/2022 - 07/08/2022

"An infectious and endearing example of the true art of collaboration..

STORY STUDIO LIVE 2022: Aotearoa

New Zealand wide

01/08/2022 - 28/09/2022

"Proves how invaluable the performing arts can be in teaching right across the curriculum..

WEDNESDAY TO COME

Wellington

30/07/2022 - 20/08/2022

"Stellar performances in Kiwi classic..

"A revelation to those who have never seen it and a next-level experience for those who have..

UNDOING

Wellington

07/04/2022 - 30/07/2022

"Undoing - a plethora of dance conventions..

"Raises laughs, opens emotions, alerts us to human possibilities and frailties..

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SCATTERGUN: After the Death of Rūaumoko

Auckland, Nelson

28/07/2022 - 04/05/2024

"The audience shout accolades, rising and roaring “Bravo, bravo”...

"A Shakespeare for all New Zealand..

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Permanent Distraction

Christchurch

08/07/2022 - 08/07/2022

"Permanent Distraction..

WONDERKIND

Wellington

09/07/2022 - 05/05/2023

"Epic creative explorations – so much experienced in so little time!..

"Humour, surprises, artistic creativity and the joy of playful friendship..

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Decodance Classical on Cuba

Wellington

23/07/2022 - 24/07/2022

"Decodance..

THE SWING

Wellington

07/02/2020 - 18/11/2023

"Made with a heart-melting level of care..

"A carefully considered and expertly crafted experience that has real potential to be an instigator of change..

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TO ALL THE FRIENDS I'VE LOST BEFORE

Wellington

21/07/2022 - 10/03/2023

"We all need a friend that earns our company and this show does just that..

"Honest, heartfelt and generous..

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