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TALOFA PAPA

Porirua, Wellington, Hamilton, New Plymouth

03/12/2016 - 17/11/2024

"Papa’s strict but mischievous ways create powerful drama..

"Connection made despite separation and absence..

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Tessa Waters HOW TO BE A ROCKSTAR

Wellington

12/05/2018 - 12/05/2018

"A testimony to raw energy..

DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom

Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill

04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018

"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..

"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..

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The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!

Wellington, New Plymouth

17/04/2018 - 07/07/2020

"Gleefully played physical slapstick..

"Riveting, delightful, exciting and highly amusing..

The Subterraneans

Dunedin

15/03/2018 - 17/03/2018

"Community struggles..

The Motorway

Dunedin

12/03/2018 - 14/03/2018

"Evokes the transience of societal relationships..

Once Upon A Dance

Palmerston North, Dunedin, Paekākāriki, Wellington

04/03/2018 - 11/10/2018

"A strong, joyous, survivor message..

"Dancing lives brought together..

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Intergalactic Space Pirates Puppet Show by Philip Lomas

Dunedin

13/03/2018 - 15/03/2018

"Lots of fun..

FA’AAFA

Wellington

06/03/2018 - 09/03/2018

"Seductive, contemporary and beautiful..

SALONICA

Wellington, Hamilton

15/02/2018 - 02/03/2018

"Rich and striking..

"Generates a language of warmth and empathy..

POROPITI: PROPHET

Taranaki, Havelock North, Christchurch

23/08/2017 - 30/09/2017

"Seeking new pathways to reconnection..

"Fascinating and hypnotic..

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CHEF Come Dine With Us

New Plymouth, Christchurch

26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017

"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..

"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...

DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS

Wellington, Tauranga, Havelock North, Hamilton, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Auckland

14/03/2015 - 14/10/2017

"Dynamic, fresh and totally engaging..

"A heady whirlwind of flavour and laughter..

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Nu'u

Auckland

17/06/2017 - 17/06/2017

"Dynamic storytelling and polished dancing..

THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

Wellington

26/02/2016 - 17/06/2017

"For a seemingly simple production this play is big..

"Two story lines delivered with near-perfect timing and pace..

LET’S NOT ARGUE

Lyttelton

09/06/2017 - 24/06/2017

"The anatomy of a dysfunctional relationship..

SONS OF A BITCH

Auckland, Wellington

09/05/2017 - 20/05/2017

"Canine commedia exemplified..

"Tight duo’s slick sparring earns standing ovation..

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