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THE LITTLE MERMAID The Pantomime

Wellington

19/11/2021 - 23/12/2021

"A rollicking night out for all the family..

"Satire, comedy, drama, near tragedy and delight..

BIGTIMECLOCKS

Wellington

16/11/2021 - 27/11/2021

"A liminal space, bordering on satirical at points and downright arcane at others..

TANDY DANDY

Wellington

16/11/2021 - 20/11/2021

"Bound to warm your heart..

New Zealand School of Dance 2021 Graduation Season

Wellington, Paraparaumu

12/11/2021 - 27/11/2021

"Outstanding testament to resilience...

"Dance graduates step into the future with uplifting programme..

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Doom Box Ecstatica

Wellington

13/11/2021 - 13/11/2021

"The body politic is swinging from the rafters,..

WHARE KORERO Stories Within Stories

Hawkes Bay

26/10/2021 - 28/10/2021

"Intimately relatable, sometimes uncomfortable but ultimately hopeful..

THE SECRET LIVES OF SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD GIRLS

Wellington

17/02/2021 - 13/11/2021

"Fun, human and confronting..

"An insightful play that everyone should see..

APRIL'S FOOL

Havelock North

09/11/2021 - 13/11/2021

"Painful, poignant and challenging..

CRINGE WORTHY 80s!

Palmerston North, Wellington

06/11/2021 - 11/06/2022

"Cringeworthy and so much fun..

"A unique blend of warmth, humour and spirit..

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BIRTHS DEATHS AND MARRIAGES on stage

Wellington

02/11/2021 - 06/11/2021

"Truth, no matter how painful, produces quality comedy..

I’M NOT GOING TO LIE TO YOU

Wellington

10/03/2021 - 30/10/2021

"A wild gorgeous creature..

"A fabulous, intimate, memorable exploration..

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THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER

Hastings

31/10/2021 - 31/10/2021

"Captures all the realities..

LIVE THROUGH THIS

Wellington

23/10/2021 - 13/11/2021

"Two shows make for brilliant theatre..

"Entertaining opportunities to engage with our own pasts, presents and futures..

ITI KAHURANGI

Wellington

23/10/2021 - 23/10/2021

"Mesmerising. Thoughtful. Moving...

THE ARTIST

Hastings, Wellington

24/06/2020 - 22/10/2021

"Captivating physical theatre..

"Adult absurdity at its best..

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ECHOLALIA

Wellington

21/10/2021 - 21/10/2021

"Remarkably conceived, salutary in nature and effect, quietly poignant..

ORLANDO

Wellington

20/10/2021 - 22/10/2021

"A lot to discover and contemplate beneath the comedically rippling surface..

TE TUPUA – The Goblin

Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin

20/10/2021 - 18/05/2024

"Energy is high throughout..

"INTENSE, FAST-PACED TALE OF EARLY COLONIAL AOTEAROA..

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BACK TO SQUARE ONE?

Wellington, Whangarei, Dunedin

20/10/2021 - 19/10/2022

"A reminder of the eternal value and range of theatre..

"A WEAVING TOGETHER..

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WHĀNAU

Wellington

19/10/2021 - 23/10/2021

"A rich, insightful and profound experience..

TED TALKS CRIMES

Wellington

19/10/2021 - 22/10/2021

"Dastardly to praiseworthy dramatic effect..

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