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Titeres Porno

Auckland

14/03/2011 - 19/03/2011

"Well endowed, open and diverse..

"High energy peep show with strings attached..

The Interminable Suicide of Gregory Church

Auckland

08/03/2011 - 12/03/2011

"Fascinating hilarity from a mundane life..

"Never mind the title, it’s a wonderful show..

Silk

Auckland

06/03/2011 - 08/03/2011

"Lyrical, witty, ironic..

"Elusive metaphor of delicate fabric..

PAPER SKY: A Love Story

Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Oamaru, Invercargill

04/03/2011 - 05/05/2014

"Exquisite..

"Puppetry and illusion..

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Silver Stars

Auckland

02/03/2011 - 05/03/2011

"Raw voices of rookie singers create a sense of the spiritual..

"Very personal and deeply moving tales shine in sombre tones..

Havoc in the Garden

Auckland

02/03/2011 - 26/03/2011

"Moments of magic in marathon to challenge and audience’s resolve..

"Intense emotional upheaval in five families from one community..

Silent Night

Auckland, Tauranga, Nelson, Hastings, Whangarei, Wellington, Kerikeri

13/12/2010 - 26/11/2016

"Bitter-sweet clarity carries laugh 'til you cry survivor story..

"A beautiful piece of theatre..

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Toys

Auckland

02/12/2010 - 18/12/2010

"Wild and witty world of toys well beyond kids..

"Like a lolly lucky dip..

Hush

Auckland, Dunedin

12/03/2009 - 27/11/2010

"Compelling look at forces behind family violence..

"Stories of abuse safely told..

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The Rocky Horror Show

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

09/11/2010 - 12/12/2010

"O’Brien tells Rocky’s tale his way..

"O’Brien’s gift exhilarates..

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Mojo

Auckland

27/10/2010 - 06/11/2010

"Rock’n’roll gangsters pack a punch..

"A theatrical treat and not a weak link..

ConArtists: Austen Found - The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen

Auckland

07/05/2009 - 31/10/2010

"Improv treatment real Austentatious delicacy..

"A veritable abundance of austentatious authenticity..

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Krapp’s Last Tape

Auckland

23/09/2010 - 10/10/2010

"Glint of hope in austere jewel..

"Another classic Beckett dealing with physical and psychological ageing and the inevitably solitary nature of our transient existence..

August: Osage County

Auckland

04/09/2010 - 25/09/2010

"One helluva ride..

"Intoxicating family cocktail..

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He Reo Aroha

Palmerston North, Wellington, Otaki, Christchurch, Auckland, Feilding

09/03/2010 - 14/03/2013

"Dexterity, intelligence, warmth, passion, humour, and a fine musicality..

"A magical piece of theatre..

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Happy Days

Auckland

20/08/2010 - 18/09/2010

"Superb performances fire up Beckett work..

"Pragmatic optimism v recalcitrance..

Grease

Auckland

05/08/2010 - 29/08/2010

"The campest Grease ever..

"The moment is everything..

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Romeo and Juliet

Auckland

22/07/2010 - 14/08/2010

"Joyful performances breathe life, passion and beauty into tragic love story..

"A love story for our times..

Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre 2010, Auckland

Auckland

09/07/2010 - 24/07/2010

"Explosion of youthful energy bound to entertain..

"Check out one or three before the season ends..

Heroic Faun Number One

Auckland, Wellington

19/03/2009 - 05/03/2011

"Clash of ego, ambition, fear and vulnerability..

"One-man faun tale goes the extra mile..

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Purapurawhetu

Auckland

16/06/2010 - 02/07/2010

"Myth is a hit teamed with contemporary tale..

"A vital contribution to NZ theatre..

Stepping Out

New Plymouth, Hamilton, Auckland, Hastings, Tauranga

12/06/2010 - 07/08/2010

"Dance crew tap into night of fun..

"Impossible to leave without a smile..

The House of Bernarda Alba

Auckland

11/06/2010 - 19/06/2010

"Passionate reworking of a classic..

"Powerfully downbeat..

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