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Christchurch

17/06/2023 - 22/07/2023

"A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph..

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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COSÌ FAN TUTTE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023

"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..

"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..

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Romeo and Juliet 2023

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Palmerston North

04/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"A gripping romantic tale...

"Devote attention to the company’s past as well as to its future...

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THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT

Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch

30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023

"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..

"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...

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THE COOL MUM: Jo Ghastly’s Guide to Parenting

Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington

03/07/2020 - 13/05/2023

"Provokes whoops of recognition, groans of sympathy and the buzz of knowing more about the teen..

"A real eye opener..

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Christchurch

06/05/2023 - 03/06/2023

"A provocative dark comedy about the meaning of inheritance..

"Consistent excellence of the acting ensures it never outstays its welcome or overreaches its thought-provoking content..

Woyzeck (Tom Waits musical)

Christchurch

14/04/2023 - 29/04/2023

"Reveals the essential tackiness of much we associate with power and influence..

COLOUR ME CECILY

Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch

24/04/2018 - 21/04/2023

"A charming, light-hearted play..

"Unashamedly a throwback – a committed gem..

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THE GODS THE GODS THE GODS

Nelson, Hawea, A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph, Christchurch

28/03/2023 - 01/04/2023

"A beautiful blend of spoken-word poetry, music, and theatre, confronting and comforting by turns…..

THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..

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Be Like Billy?

Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland

25/03/2023 - 05/10/2024

"Cheeky, cheerful, charming, amusing, musical – and moving..

Rēwena

Christchurch

25/03/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Generosity of spirit, modelled for us with irresistible good cheer..

THE BEST IS YET TO COME – A Queer Magic Show

Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington

08/02/2023 - 25/03/2023

"Delightful, inspiring and powerful proof we all deserve magic in our lives..

"A thoroughly enjoyable evening performed by a talented and capable artist..

Tutus on Tour 2023

Raumati, Wairarapa, Hamilton, Christchurch

23/02/2023 - 11/03/2023

"This is one of the stronger programmes of recent years...

"Blend of tradition and the avant-garde, with something to offer audiences...

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