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Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre 2010, Wellington

Wellington

09/07/2010 - 24/07/2010

"The best of the bunch..

"Sex, aggression, manipulation for power figure in three plays..

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The Adventures of Aladdin

Wellington

06/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Song and dance routines delight..

"Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves..

Gnome on the Roam!

Wellington

05/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"A unique holiday show..

"Seeing our input come alive offers special satisfaction..

Boxes

Wellington, Auckland

03/07/2010 - 30/07/2011

"The eternal domestic struggle..

"Charming ingenuity..

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The Ugly Duckling

Wellington

03/07/2010 - 17/07/2010

"Action, humour and interaction..

"'Duckling' delivers on message, style and fun-factors..

Te Radar’s Eating the Dog

Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Sex, aggression, manipulation for power figure in three plays

12/05/2009 - 01/10/2011

"A trip off history’s beaten old track..

"Entertaining and accessible portrait of New Zealand culture..

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Waiting for Godot

Wellington, Christchurch

30/06/2010 - 14/07/2010

"Desolation depicted with humanity, tenderness and wry humour..

"Delight in the depths of desolation..

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Te Kaupoi

Wellington, Auckland

10/06/2010 - 23/07/2010

"Power reduced by unrevealed motivations..

"Cheeky humour escapes from repressive and brutal nz police state..

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Boomers Behaving Badly

Wellington, Hamilton

28/05/2010 - 27/02/2013

"Boomer blooms with talent and wit..

"Slightly self-mocking songs and stories..

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Tea for Toot

Auckland, Wellington

21/05/2010 - 16/07/2011

"Charming and unique..

"A magical and menacing must-see!..

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Robin Hood and the Lost Crown

Wellington

06/04/2010 - 17/04/2010

"Humour, energy and animation..

"The performers make it a happy experience..

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Wellington

06/04/2010 - 17/04/2010

"Highly entertaining..

"The magic of mass imagination..

The Tragical Life of Cheeseboy

Wellington

14/03/2010 - 21/03/2010

"Liked by children..

"A quirky, offbeat tale that works..

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Mark Twain & Me in Mâoriland

Wellington

13/03/2010 - 24/07/2010

"Magic and comedy in return visit to Maoriland..

"Absorbing quest a very special experience..

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The Arrival

Wellington, Auckland, Seoul, South Korea

12/03/2009 - 15/07/2012

"The Arrival exceeds expectations..

"Organically articulate, skilful, lyrical, universal and inspirational..

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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Wellington

06/03/2010 - 14/03/2010

"Celebration of the unique and unusual..

"Fluffy fun hiding spikes and toxins..

Wannabe

Wellington

24/02/2010 - 27/03/2010

"A genuine superstar..

"A unique performance from an amazingly talented actor..

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Medea Songs

Wellington

24/02/2010 - 27/02/2010

"A great ensemble piece..

"Age-old themes, powerful human passions and wise insights revitalised..

The Black Hole Menagerie

Wellington

25/02/2010 - 28/02/2010

"Menagerie lost in a black hole..

"Tame, unfunny, self-indulgent..

Sometimes I Don’t Like Yellow

Wellington

26/02/2010 - 01/03/2010

"Confusion over pineapples..

"A clever and satisfying story trying to get out..

Undergrowth

Wellington

19/02/2010 - 20/02/2010

"Esoteric, self indulgent, far too long..

"Too embarrassing..

For Real

Wellington

19/02/2010 - 21/02/2010

"Unforgettable performances..

"Refreshing to be this engaged..

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back/words

Wellington

17/02/2010 - 27/03/2010

"Intriguing, humorous, moving..

"Absolutely worth it..

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