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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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PSA: ELECTION 2020

Wellington

22/08/2020 - 18/09/2020

"Welcome satirical levity in testing times..

BLUE Experience

Nelson

21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020

"Clear, joyful and technically precise..

THE COOL MUM: Jo Ghastly’s Guide to Parenting

Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington

03/07/2020 - 13/05/2023

"Provokes whoops of recognition, groans of sympathy and the buzz of knowing more about the teen..

"A real eye opener..

ATTENBOROUGH'S QUESTION

Nelson

21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020

"Well worth addressing..

ST BRIGID'S EVE

Nelson

21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020

"A Chilling Tale Beautifully Done..

IRONING MAN

Nelson

21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020

"Flat-out foray into pressing matters with an astonishing musical repertoire..

THE BOY WITH WINGS

Nelson

21/08/2020 - 25/08/2020

"Engaging blend of people, puppets, facts, fable and music..

LOCKDOWN LA RONDE

Wellington

15/08/2020 - 26/08/2020

"Raunchy shock comedy with pathos and socio-political punch..

PRE LOCKDOWN POST

Wellington

18/08/2020 - 26/08/2020

"An absorbingly subjective evocation that will resonate strongly..

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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GOLDFISH GIRL

Christchurch

09/08/2020 - 09/08/2020

"Dynamic absurdist exposé of reality..

"Entertaining and fast-paced physical comedy of unease..

THE MASTER BUILDER

Global

08/08/2020 - 30/08/2020

"The pared-back aesthetic sharpens our focus on the play’s essential insights..

THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST

Dunedin, Wellington, Invercargill

21/07/2020 - 07/08/2020

"A rich and engrossing experience..

"Beautifully crafted writing and performance..

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CONSTELLATIONS

Hamilton

05/08/2020 - 08/08/2020

"A kaleidoscope of vignettes..

"Dynamic what-ifs limited by unrelenting pacing..

LASER KIWI #2

Wellington

17/03/2020 - 08/08/2020

"Embrace the absurd..

APOCALYPSE SONGS

Wellington

04/07/2020 - 08/08/2020

"Episodes 1-5: A real milestone for this genre..

"Episode 3: A real milestone for this genre in Aotearoa..

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SKYLIGHT

Auckland

31/07/2020 - 08/08/2020

"Takes a while to warm up then it sings..

DUNGEONING & DRAGONING

Wellington

26/07/2020 - 30/08/2020

"Cheerful, excellent and inventive..

ONE ACT/PLAY

Wellington

25/07/2020 - 07/10/2020

"Touching, beautifully staged, and satisfying..

"Absolutely fascinating to watch..

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