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The Firebird

Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland

29/07/2021 - 02/09/2021

"The triumph of renewal and creativity over devastation...

"Brave, innovative and welcome..

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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 COMPLETE HISTORY OF PALMERSTON NORTH – Abridged

Palmerston North

24/07/2021 - 22/08/2021

"Looks certain to clip a lot of local tickets..

Walk with Me

Auckland

24/07/2021 - 24/07/2021

"Under a cloud blotched sky...

BALLET NOIR

Auckland

23/07/2021 - 24/07/2021

"Archival and experimental style...

Ciggie Butts in the Sand

Wellington, Auckland

14/07/2021 - 06/03/2024

"Gentle nurturing within a grieving process...

"Planting seeds for impetus? Perhaps...

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The Most Naked

Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin

24/06/2021 - 22/10/2022

"Stripping Away the Layers on Nudity..

"A cabaret of skin and bone..

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TAP HEAD

Wellington

13/07/2021 - 17/07/2021

"Evokes empathy, compassion, admiration and quite a few chuckles..

OneOne - Matariki 2021

Christchurch

09/07/2021 - 09/07/2021

"An alchemy of science and ancient knowledge...

"Complex and mysterious..

BADJELLY THE WITCH (2021)

Wellington

10/07/2021 - 23/07/2021

"A kids’ delight..

The Outsiders Ball

Auckland

06/07/2021 - 09/07/2021

"This ball could live on and on...

THE WHITE TREE

Wellington

10/07/2021 - 25/07/2021

"An honest telling for children of the dangers facing our native birds and trees..

THAT’S ALL SHE WROTE

Wellington

11/08/2020 - 10/07/2021

"Puts the ladies of musical theatre in the spotlight..

"Would not be out of place as a headliner at the NZ Arts Festival..

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STRUGGLING WITH LENTILS

Dunedin

06/07/2021 - 10/07/2021

"Intriguing, illuminating; something to chew on..

APERTURE The life and work of Ans Westra

Nelson, New Plymouth, Upper Hutt

24/10/2019 - 16/07/2021

"Gets under the skin of Ans Westra and will get under your skin too..

"A tour de force and labour of love..

Navarasa

Lower Hutt

02/07/2021 - 04/07/2021

"This cosmic dance..

"A shining beacon in the city’s annual dance program..

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WHADDARYA?

Wellington

02/07/2021 - 03/07/2021

"Affirms the inestimable value of our performing arts..

MAURI TAU

Global

02/07/2021 - 18/07/2021

"Can transport the listener anywhere they need to be..

SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Wellington

30/06/2021 - 04/07/2021

"Bloody, bawdy and glorious..

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