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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..

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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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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WANTED. Blaze of Glory

Wellington

19/06/2020 - 20/06/2020

"Intelligent inventiveness and impelling intrigue..

BOLÈRO

Global

16/06/2020 - 31/07/2020

"A whirlwind of different layers..

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Global

16/06/2020 - 29/06/2020

"This thoughtful, darker interpretation, a piece of perfection..

THE MADNESS OF GEORGE III

Global

12/06/2020 - 18/06/2020

"Offers compelling insights into universal human foibles at personal, national and global levels..

Chekhov's THE SEAGULL a new online version

Global

08/05/2020 - 31/05/2020

"Dead Bird: Reflections on The Seagull..

"Act Four: A living testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of creative artists..

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IT’S BEHIND YOU!

Global

28/05/2020 - 30/07/2020

"Zoom in on creepy, funny show that tackles challenges in newer medium..

"Delivers something to chew on..

SHRIMP COCKTAIL HOUR

Global

05/06/2020 - 07/06/2020

"The bad taste lingers..

TOSCA

Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand wide

17/09/2015 - 30/08/2020

"Exciting, attractive and compelling..

"A celebration of wonderful talent..

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CORIOLANUS

Global

05/06/2020 - 11/06/2020

"Contending themes all given their due..

"Interest never lags, either visually or intellectually..

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