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The Outing

Wellington

16/10/2008 - 18/10/2008

"Corn-fed coterie..

"Clunky collage of cliché ridden ineptitude..

The Phantom of the Opera

Auckland

14/10/2008 - 30/11/2008

"Phantom’s haunting tale stands the test of time..

"Unforgettable night of musical craft, extraordinary performances and technical wizardry..

Wait Until Dark

Wellington

11/10/2008 - 08/11/2008

"Blind faith: successful revival of 60s hit..

"One of the finest shows of the year..

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Apollo 13: Mission Control

Wellington

18/10/2008 - 01/11/2008

"What a marvel..

"Thrilling ride..

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Kiss of the Spider Woman

Christchurch

18/10/2008 - 15/11/2008

"Bold and thought provoking..

Tierra Flamenca

Wellington, Auckland

16/10/2008 - 17/10/2008

"Stirring and exhilarating..

"Milagro! Milagro!..

Hootchy Kootchy Girls Burlesque

Auckland

16/10/2008 - 17/10/2008

"Inappropriate appropriation of a once-political genre..

Footnote Forte Season 2008

Wellington, Auckland

05/09/2008 - 14/10/2008

"Invigorating, challenging, exciting..

"A pleasure to watch..

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One Man

Auckland, Wellington

15/10/2008 - 18/10/2008

"His own man..

"Moments of sheer brilliance during ‘in yer face’ show..

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A City Of Souls

Auckland

10/10/2008 - 25/10/2008

"Life’s OK - except when it’s not..

Jenufa

Auckland, Wellington

20/09/2008 - 18/10/2008

"As good as it gets..

"Fine portrayal rewards long wait for landmark opera..

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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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Adagio

Wellington

10/10/2008 - 01/11/2008

"What a circus, what a show..

"Existential physical theatre: poignancy, wit, spectacle, danger..

The Cape

Dunedin

07/10/2008 - 25/10/2008

"Well recommended..

Things I Hate About Mother

Dunedin

03/10/2008 - 12/10/2008

"Perspicacity, charm and potential for improvement..

Cheek to Cheek

Auckland

11/10/2008 - 11/10/2008

"A vibrancy of colour..

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