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Te Karakia

Auckland, Wellington

27/02/2008 - 08/03/2009

"Deep, strong and moving..

"Moral dilemmas dramatised through love story..

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Ruthie Bird and the King of Hearts

Wellington

29/02/2008 - 08/03/2008

"It speaks to the audience about our humanity..

"Dramatic tension missing #2..

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Hail to the Thief

Wellington

01/03/2008 - 08/03/2008

"Dramatic tension missing #1..

"Uneven despite some great performances..

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Charlie

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 26/02/2008

"Flat and clunky despite explosions of emotion..

"Heartfelt romanticised cliché..

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Blinkers

Wellington

24/02/2008 - 28/02/2008

"Irresistible humour and pathos..

"Charming vignette..

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Anton’s Women

Auckland

27/02/2008 - 08/03/2008

"Secrets and memories of Dalmatian migrant’s life..

"Big secrets revealed..

La Vie

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 16/03/2008

"Wonderful acts..

"Wildly enjoyable..

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Who Wants to be 100? (anyone who’s 99)

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 03/05/2008

"Hall fans won’t be disappointed..

"Funny, insightful and finally moving..

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Blackbird

Wellington

23/02/2008 - 02/03/2008

"Well (but not brilliantly) done..

"Gripping interactions keep us guessing..

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Three Sisters

Wellington

22/02/2008 - 26/02/2008

"Just delicious..

"Surtitle positioning impinges on deeply prepared production..

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Black Watch

Wellington

22/02/2008 - 09/03/2008

"Loved it..

"A storm in the desert..

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Step Up Darlings, It’s Ten-In-One!

Wellington

20/02/2008 - 23/02/2008

"Flair and guts..

"A feast of skills..

Sensible Susan & the Queen's Merkin: A morality play

Wellington

18/02/2008 - 22/02/2008

"A sheer pleasure to watch..

"Look out for a much hoped for return season!..

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Engaged

Wellington

20/02/2008 - 22/02/2008

"Intriguing, unnerving and voyeuristic..

"Dodgy dealings in public convenience..

The Trial of the Cannibal Dog

Wellington

02/03/2008 - 05/03/2008

"Cultural clash story turns into important opera..

"Dog of an opera a trial to its audience..

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Shipwrecked Beneath the Stars

Wellington

15/02/2008 - 19/02/2008

"Script not well served..

"Welcome complexity and clever construction..

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The Nominal Space

Wellington

14/02/2008 - 17/02/2008

"Stays in your mind..

"It’s up to us to believe..

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BabyCakes

Wellington

17/02/2008 - 20/02/2008

"Undemanding romp..

"Great little play with twists..

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The Beckoning of Hope

Wellington

12/02/2008 - 16/02/2008

"Committed performance cannot make flawed play gel..

"A beautiful testament..

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VünderBra!

Wellington

11/02/2008 - 16/02/2008

"Cameos in bra shop..

"Development issues..

Familiar Strangers

Wellington

12/02/2008 - 01/03/2008

"Assured performances on the Fringes of Community..

"Diversity and community: highly recommended..

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this is our youth

Wellington

01/03/2008 - 21/03/2008

"High Octane Pace..

"Lifestyles of the rich and idle..

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