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The White Body

Auckland

06/03/2009 - 09/03/2009

"Powerful imagery strips away mystery of tyranny..

"Political activism evoked via intense imagery..

The Kreutzer

Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington

14/11/2007 - 09/08/2009

"Inspirational for music enthusiasts and theatre-goers alike..

"Identity, mistakes and jolts of discomfort..

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La Clique

Auckland

05/03/2009 - 22/03/2009

"Fun provokes frenzy..

Burlesque As You Like It – Not A Family Show

Dunedin, Auckland

03/03/2009 - 27/03/2010

"Skilful, popular and gently thought-provoking..

"Pretty good bang for your buck..

Tempest: Without A Body

Auckland

05/03/2009 - 05/03/2009

"The textures of terror – should come with a warning?..

"Turmoil and suffering produce lasting impressions..

Te Karakia

Hamilton, Auckland, Brisbane, Australia

25/02/2009 - 08/06/2009

"Festival highlight keeps audience spellbound..

"“They got me: I cried”..

Titus

Auckland

05/03/2009 - 07/03/2009

"Well worked version of gruesome play..

Circus Oz 30th Birthday Bash

Auckland

05/03/2009 - 15/03/2009

"Intense energy, daring and heart – and yours may be in your mouth!..

Hatch - or The Plight of the Penguins

Auckland, Hawea, Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington

15/03/2007 - 21/03/2009

"Divine Devenie..

"A brilliant insight into Victorian times..

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Strange Resting Places

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, (not a specified venue), Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland

18/03/2007 - 25/08/2014

"Beautifully constructed, creative and engaging..

"Humour, pain and profound insight shared..

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Regression Test

Auckland

03/03/2009 - 04/03/2009

"Startling, complex images..

Wolf’s Lair

Wellington, Auckland

26/02/2009 - 12/12/2009

"You have to see it..

"Guilt-driven portrait..

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Keep it Rural

Wellington

22/02/2009 - 25/02/2009

"Rural treasures..

"Funny tales on the farm..

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Once Upon a Time in Aro Valley

Wellington

20/02/2009 - 24/02/2009

"What is a bloke to do?..

"Doesn’t deliver..

The Minister’s Son

Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington

19/02/2009 - 04/04/2009

"Warm, humorous yet honest portrayal of a still taboo subject..

"Bad night?..

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Suitcase

Wellington

19/02/2009 - 21/02/2009

"Feel good theatre..

"Has its moments but yet to achieve cohesion..

Conspiracy 911

Auckland

03/03/2009 - 04/03/2009

"Light-hearted gloss on darker threads of conspiracy hysteria..

The Rodwell Monologues

Wellington

28/02/2009 - 07/03/2009

"Romping, roaring aplomb..

Chet Baker: Like Someone In Love

NYC, USA, Wellington, Dunedin, Auckland

21/02/2007 - 29/03/2015

"A most enjoyable occasion..

"Mood-catching musical yarn..

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Letter to Blanchy: Stir Crazy

Christchurch, Tauranga

29/03/2008 - 27/02/2009

"Rooted in its origins..

"Audience well hooked in the end..

The Tempest

Auckland

25/02/2009 - 14/03/2009

"Fresh faces rise to the challenge of Bard’s poetry..

Bob Geldof – Live

Auckland

28/02/2009 - 01/03/2009

"A bit of grit and honest bite..

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