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AS THE DAY DRAWS IN

Hastings

14/10/2020 - 16/10/2020

"Loving, thoughtful and ultimately affirming..

A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO TURKISH DOGS

Wellington, Hastings, Palmerston North, Auckland

17/01/2020 - 23/10/2022

"Thoughtful effortless storytelling and comedic timing..

"Inventive, warm and totally original..

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EVERYMAN

Havelock North

13/10/2020 - 17/10/2020

"A totally engaged and enthusiastic audience..

KA PŌ, KA WAIATA Songs in Darkness

Gisborne

11/10/2020 - 11/10/2020

"This journey and Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival brought to a holistic conclusion..

EVERY BRILLIANT THING

Auckland, Gisborne

09/10/2020 - 06/12/2020

"A flawless production..

"Performing Mental Health..

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NZ VS THE WORLD Close to Home Edition

Wellington

10/10/2020 - 10/10/2020

"Zany themes..

DUETS

Wellington

10/10/2020 - 10/10/2020

"A welcome workshop-derived show..

POE'D

Wellington

28/02/2020 - 09/10/2020

"Highly entertaining and satisfying narrative improvisation..

"Macabre made mischievous, whimsical and often hilarious..

DOUBLE HEADER_HALL MONITORS TIME OUT _ DREADFUL MIDNIGHT

Wellington

09/10/2020 - 09/10/2020

"Meticulously physical | Warping the familiar..

DRAGON’S DIVA DEN

Gisborne

09/10/2020 - 10/10/2020

"A rainbow of queer celebration to light up the night..

TŪRANGA: THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY

Gisborne

09/10/2020 - 09/10/2020

"Stunning, in an honest, direct, very real way..

Double Header LITTLE BIG LIES _ ¡ESCÁNDALO!

Wellington

08/10/2020 - 08/10/2020

"Delicious knowingness and Latin Lover hilarity..

WASTE NOT WANT NOT Bethany's Guide to the Thrift Life

Nelson, Wellington, Dunedin

04/03/2019 - 08/10/2020

"Reuser, raconteur, reformer and singer..

"A transformative journey..

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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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James Nokise GOD DAMN FANCY MAN

Auckland

08/10/2020 - 10/10/2020

"Enlightened by laughter..

DANCE. DANCE. HAVE FEELINGS.

Wellington

06/10/2020 - 06/10/2020

"Unexpected moments, wild abandon, beautiful mess...

DOUBLE HEADER: QUESTION TIME / DOOM & BLOOM'S TERRIFYING ROLLERCOASTER

Wellington

07/10/2020 - 07/10/2020

"Two well-paced shows..

ONE ACT/PLAY

Wellington

25/07/2020 - 07/10/2020

"Touching, beautifully staged, and satisfying..

"Absolutely fascinating to watch..

CHEKHOV'S PROP

Wellington

07/10/2020 - 07/10/2020

"Chekhov would have been pleased..

THE MUSICAL The Musical

Wellington

06/10/2020 - 06/10/2020

"A fun, fun, musical musical..

HERE'S A THING_NZIF 2020 Opening Showcase

Wellington

06/10/2020 - 06/10/2020

"Evokes the laughter of recognition and appreciation..

TROLL

Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Gisborne

12/02/2017 - 04/10/2020

"A captivating old fashioned, modern fairytale..

"A near-perfect little nugget of mythic storytelling..

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SUNFLOWERS

Auckland

30/09/2020 - 04/10/2020

"Leaning Towards the Sun..

"Bittersweet romance in the face of disaster..

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