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Cinderella

Auckland, Wellington

31/08/2007 - 14/10/2007

"Designed to dance..

"Elegance and humour arise from underlying sadness..

The Real Thing

Auckland

31/08/2007 - 29/09/2007

"Witty banter in self-indulgent comedy..

Who Needs Sleep Anyway?

Wellington

22/08/2006 - 18/08/2007

"Actors give it their all – but why are we watching it?..

"Unchallenging fun night out..

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Pig Hunt

Wellington

23/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"Authentic, moving and humorous..

"Tender, hilarious, and real..

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Diana Down Under

Christchurch

25/08/2007 - 08/09/2007

"Purposefully provocative..

Who wants to be 100 ? (Anyone Who’s 99)

Christchurch

13/08/2007 - 25/08/2007

"Humour still the best medicine..

Ugly Customers

Palmerston North

18/08/2007 - 22/09/2007

"Quite adequately enjoyable..

"Curmudgeonly rant..

The Pillowman

Auckland

23/08/2007 - 15/10/2007

"A storyteller’s story..

MONARCHY the Musical

Wellington

21/07/2007 - 25/08/2007

"“Monarchy is musical chairs, all high kicks and foreign affairs…”..

"Many jewels in the royal repartee..

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King Lear

Wellington, Dunedin

01/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"Return season wanted in Wellington..

"A great work realised with fidelity..

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The Cape

Wellington

04/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"Captivating contemplation on culture, life and friendship..

"Plumbing the depths of what’s important..

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Sexual Perversity in Chicago

Wellington

16/08/2007 - 25/08/2007

"Impressive if a little dated..

"Auspicious start for new company..

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The Venetian Bride

Wellington

21/08/2007 - 01/09/2007

"May become more satisfying and engaging..

"Sheer artistry..

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The Mall

Auckland, Wellington

24/08/2007 - 26/07/2008

"Original voice..

"Dark comedies of our time..

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The Seagull

Auckland, Wellington

14/08/2007 - 26/08/2007

"Middle class deprivations..

"Comedy, melodrama and undertow of tragedy..

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Jennifer Ward-Lealand – FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN

Havelock North, Wellington

27/07/2006 - 04/11/2015

"In love again with the era, Dietrich and her voice..

"Transported with sensitivity and humour..

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