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Swan Lake - The Royal NZ Ballet

Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Auckland

18/07/2013 - 05/05/2024

"Freshness and immediacy of a newly minted work..

"Sumptuous production..

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El Jaguar Book (Fight) Club

Auckland

21/05/2024 - 25/05/2024

"The rules of Book (Fight) Club insist I say nothing but this show is too funny to stick to the…..

Pick and Mix 2

Auckland

16/05/2024 - 18/05/2024

"A review-style show full of astute insights from three unique and talented comedians...

DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy

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

16/06/2023 - 25/05/2024

"Joy is at the heart of this feel-good comedy and important social critique..

"Sisyphus myth hits home hard yet something doesn’t quite land..

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H.R. The Musical

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

01/02/2024 - 22/05/2024

"Every song and scene is immaculately written, rehearsed and delivered..

"Riotous send-up of corporate culture...

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Yeah Nah Pavlova

Auckland

16/05/2024 - 17/05/2024

"These two fireworks create a show that sparks the audience regardless of their origin...

Eli Matthewson - Night Terror

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

10/05/2024 - 07/09/2024

"Punchlines that whip back around like a tossed ponytail..

"More definite content and a director to pace and edit will make this good show even better...

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Live on Stage

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

23/04/2024 - 19/05/2024

"Ensemble work makes this Exotic production sing..

"A satirically amusing socio-political commentary..

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I LOVE YOU G

Auckland

01/05/2024 - 11/05/2024

"A heartfelt testament to the enduring power of human connection..

"High energy, emotive, honest, sharp, clear, concise, fast-paced, physical, spartan and full of love..

He Aha Te Hau

Auckland

29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024

"They maintain a beautiful hold over their deep pool of simmering ihi..

"'He Aha Te Hau' is an outstanding historic milestone as Ngāti Whātua share the history of their land and its…..

Mansfield Park

Wellington, Auckland

17/04/2024 - 21/04/2024

"A most ingenious contrivance - and Fanny is delightful!..

"In times of job cuts, genocide, and climate change, an adventure into the West is a lovely distraction...

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The Effect

Auckland

16/04/2024 - 11/05/2024

"Who do we truly love and how do we know if we are happy? Good question!..

SCATTERGUN: After the Death of Rūaumoko

Auckland, Nelson

28/07/2022 - 04/05/2024

"The audience shout accolades, rising and roaring “Bravo, bravo”...

"A Shakespeare for all New Zealand..

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