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Tama Ma

Auckland

09/10/2008 - 14/10/2014

"Biographical dance journey a pleasure to watch..

"Free spirits, dancing towards heaven..

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Tricicle

Dunedin

07/10/2008 - 08/10/2008

"Toddlers hilarious..

"Rocking with laughter..

Cosi fan tutte

Dunedin

04/10/2008 - 10/10/2008

"living proof that Dunedin opera has come of age..

Cornershop Confessions

Auckland

16/05/2006 - 11/10/2008

"Amusingly pointed..

"Under-developed and ill-prepared..

Flicker

Auckland

06/03/2008 - 10/10/2008

"A fine work, with shades of refinement..

"Exquisite treasure must be seen..

Palliative Care

Dunedin

03/10/2008 - 12/10/2008

"How do we comfort each other?..

Drinking Games

Wellington

27/09/2008 - 25/10/2008

"Strong debut..

"Truly formulaic..

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Prime Cuts

Auckland

06/10/2008 - 07/10/2008

"Delicious Prime Cuts showcase raises tempo at festival..

"A smorgasbord of delightful dance..

Dance of the Instant: the New Dance Group

Auckland

05/10/2008 - 05/10/2008

"High calibre documentary about innovative and controversial 1940s dance group..

The Story Of Stuff

Auckland

01/10/2008 - 04/10/2008

"Some sections vivid but dramaturgy needed..

"Talent rich, determination fierce but momentum diluted..

Mapunapuna

Auckland

01/10/2008 - 03/10/2008

"Tender and wicked..

"Decidedly and richly entertaining..

Harmonious Oddity

Auckland

01/10/2008 - 04/10/2008

"Spiderwoman weaves her spell..

"Memorable theatrical feast..

Viva la Bollywood

Auckland

06/10/2008 - 07/10/2008

"The ultimate fusion of dance..

Beauty and the Beast

Christchurch

29/09/2008 - 11/10/2008

"Scrambled tale delights..

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Christchurch

24/04/2013 - 04/05/2013

"Fresh delights from old tales..

"Scrambled tale delights..

Jane Eyre

Dunedin

03/10/2008 - 19/10/2008

"Vivid life brought to dazzling adaptation..

500 Letters

Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington, Auckland

12/10/2006 - 04/10/2008

"Trusting truth..

"Memorable memoir with music and inventive projections..

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Whero’s New Net

Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington

13/09/2008 - 11/09/2009

"Net gain..

"Compelling net casting..

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Oleanna

Auckland

17/09/2008 - 04/10/2008

"War in microcosm..

"Fascinating and timely revival of tilt at PC feminism..

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Tent

Wellington, Auckland

01/10/2008 - 19/10/2008

"Artist pitches Tent on solid ground..

"Silence with intent intensifies; void/avoidance pervades..

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Daddy’s Home

Auckland

23/09/2008 - 04/10/2008

"Highly recommended..

"Uncomplicated entertainment..

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