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Blindly Following Matisse

Global

22/07/2020 - 26/07/2020

"An inspired autobiographical imagining..

THE ROAD THAT WASN'T THERE

Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Nelson, Wairarapa, Tauranga, Hawea, Invercargill

12/02/2013 - 01/08/2020

"Magical storytelling with one problematic element..

"Combines all the very best parts of theatre and storytelling..

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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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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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The Kiss Inside

Global

15/07/2020 - 19/07/2020

"Relatable, beautiful, challenging, engrossing..

AMADEUS

Global

17/07/2020 - 23/07/2020

"Complex, visually stunning and riveting..

FOUND IN TRANSLATION – A Recording

Global

16/07/2020 - 15/09/2020

"A joyous learning experience..

STILL SOLO

Global

14/07/2020 - 16/07/2020

"Still images move..

THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Global

10/07/2020 - 16/07/2020

"Offers timeless insights into the conflicting natures of love..

IMPROV FOR KIDS 2020

Wellington

07/07/2020 - 18/07/2020

"Great interactive and entertaining fun..

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..

DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT

Wellington

06/07/2020 - 06/07/2020

"All good well-paced, rhythmical fun..

LES BLANCS

Global

03/07/2020 - 10/07/2020

"Reveals the root cause of disaffection by colonised and dispossessed cultures everywhere..

THE QUARANTINE DIARIES

Christchurch

01/07/2020 - 04/07/2020

"So much to love in this excellent ensemble piece..

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Global

26/06/2020 - 02/07/2020

"Innovative and enlightening..

A HUNDRED WORDS FOR SNOW

Wellington, Dunedin

05/09/2019 - 05/03/2022

"The most enriching experience so far..

"Astonishing tale impressively told..

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THE ARTIST

Hastings, Wellington

24/06/2020 - 22/10/2021

"Captivating physical theatre..

"Adult absurdity at its best..

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A MUSEUM BEYOND BOUNDARIES

Palmerston North

24/06/2020 - 27/06/2020

"Good use of suspense, surprise and humour..

CHANGE YOUR OWN LIFE

Wellington, Global

10/03/2020 - 24/10/2020

"Private grief universalised..

"Well thought-out, bewitching offering from Sergent..

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SMALL ISLAND

Global

19/06/2020 - 25/06/2020

"Timeless and universal truths resonate all too powerfully today..

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Wellington, Hamilton

16/03/2020 - 19/06/2020

"A masterclass of show-don’t-tell..

"Moving, deftly told..

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