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Diane Spencer: Tam Pompom

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 23/05/2009

"Shock value and cringe laughter in challenging comedy..

"Bold and subtle..

James Nokise – The Adventures of Jimi Samoa

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009

"From Killer Beez to ‘Bananarama’, bigots feel Jimi’s sting..

"Elixir for life comedy..

Benjamin Crellin’s: APOCALYPSE SOON!

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2009 - 16/05/2009

"Clever, funny and thought-provoking..

"Self-effacing, confident and shameless..

Jarred Fell in: Mayhem of Magic

Auckland

02/05/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Grossly side-splitting..

Cadbury Crunchie Comedy Gala

Auckland

01/05/2009 - 01/05/2009

"Women get the last laugh in comedy gala's opening lines..

"The launch of another fantastic three weeks of laughs..

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Potted Potter: The Unauthorised Harry Experience

Auckland

02/05/2009 - 10/05/2009

"Relentlessly outrageous antics..

Le Sud

Hamilton, Christchurch, Clyde, Central Otago, Wellington, Wanaka, Dunedin

29/04/2009 - 11/10/2010

"A comedy of manners, not politics..

"Kiwis with a taste of French..

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The Intricate Art of Actually Caring

Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka

10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012

"On the road again..

"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..

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A Most Outrageous Humbug

Wellington

20/02/2009 - 29/05/2009

"A scintillating and impassioned homage..

"Memorable theatre on many levels..

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Poly-zygotic

Wellington

13/02/2009 - 07/05/2009

"Greater clarity and polish in cheery hour of cultural stereotyping..

"An enjoyable way to spend an hour..

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The Early Early Late Show

Christchurch

30/04/2009 - 16/05/2009

"Vivacity, good humour and a little lunacy..

The Libertine

Auckland

29/04/2009 - 09/05/2009

"Succumbing to temptation..

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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Finders Keepers

Clyde, Central Otago, Christchurch, Wanaka

28/04/2009 - 26/07/2009

"Caged by desire and rage..

"Love’s flutter suffocated..

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CARNIVAL HOUND

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson

23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013

"Distorted realities..

"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..

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Push

Auckland, Wellington

21/04/2009 - 26/04/2009

"Hypnotic, beautiful performance transforms stage..

"Shared heart, passion, grace, generosity …..

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Cuban Carousel

Tauranga, Wellington

24/04/2009 - 25/04/2009

"History made accessible through energetic dance and music..

Lantern

Wellington, Auckland

21/04/2009 - 13/06/2009

"Lantern sheds light on Chinese-Kiwi cultural experiences..

"Depth and warmth..

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Year of the Rat

Wellington

18/04/2009 - 16/05/2009

"The charming rat..

"Verve, humour, allure and superb acting..

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