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Kia ora Khalid

Wellington

14/03/2009 - 21/03/2009

"Sophisticated young generation..

"Childs-eye view of racial intolerance..

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The Tutor

Christchurch

13/03/2009 - 11/04/2009

"A very polished and refreshingly vigorous home-grown comedy..

The Arrival

Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea

12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012

"The Arrival exceeds expectations..

"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..

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Fluff

Auckland

12/03/2009 - 15/03/2009

"Light-hearted child’s play..

"Odd, quietly charming..

Taonga: Dust, Water, Wind

Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin

12/03/2009 - 27/10/2010

"It takes a team to create magnificence..

"Poems inspired by a kuia..

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The Chairs / Les Chaises

Auckland

12/03/2009 - 28/03/2009

"Be seated for a night of slapstick and hyperbole..

"Absurdist classic about the eternally questionable phenomenon of human existence..

The Height of the Eiffel Tower

Auckland, NYC, USA, Wellington

10/03/2009 - 27/11/2010

"A pleasure to watch..

"Talented actress in lightweight play..

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Nostalgia – Ishinha (Japan)

Auckland

11/03/2009 - 15/03/2009

"Beautiful extravaganza could have more tender moments..

"Less than the sum of its extraordinary parts..

A Brief History of Helen of Troy

Wellington

11/03/2009 - 28/03/2009

"Banks on the money..

"Anguish and pain in collision of fantasies..

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Owen O’Neill: Chasing My Tale

Auckland

09/03/2009 - 22/03/2009

"Too crazy to be made up..

The Official ‘Perceiving Murder’ Tour

Auckland

10/03/2009 - 22/03/2009

"Outdoors, fringy and fun..

Rock ’n’ Roll

Wellington

28/02/2009 - 28/03/2009

"Stoppard rocks..

"Not to be missed..

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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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Ruby Tuesday

Auckland, Wellington

10/03/2009 - 06/03/2010

"Comedy set in school ends in tragedy..

"Achingly funny and tragic..

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The Virgin Party

Auckland

10/03/2009 - 14/03/2009

"Intense discussion about women's roles and perceptions..

Post Gay

Auckland, Wellington

25/02/2009 - 13/03/2009

"Good subject matter not well handled..

"Limited abilities..

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King of the Road

Auckland

09/03/2009 - 11/03/2009

"Funny and tender..

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