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KRAKEN (Trygve Wakenshaw)

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

06/05/2014 - 06/09/2015

"Completely won over..

"A wondrously creative imagination..

SHORT + SWEET Dance 2015 - Show 2

Auckland

04/09/2015 - 05/09/2015

"Broad array includes some gems..

THE EVENTS

Auckland

03/09/2015 - 26/09/2015

"Asking the Unanswerable..

"More poetic, spiritual and still than graphic..

Tim Finn: WHITE CLOUD

Dunedin, Nelson, Kerikeri, Auckland, Christchurch

17/10/2014 - 06/09/2015

"A fascinating expression of layered artistry..

"Shared journeys..

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AN EVENING WITH THE INCREDIBLE MR CAPSIS

Auckland

03/09/2015 - 05/09/2015

"Truly incredible - has to be experienced..

THE WHITE GUITAR

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton, Gisborne, Rotorua, Napier, Tauranga, Nelson

01/09/2015 - 21/10/2016

"The truth of the Luafutu family also sets us free..

"Incredible story earns respectful ovation..

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A Midsummer Night's Dream (RNZB)

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Napier, Global

20/08/2015 - 12/04/2020

"The course of true love never did run smooth..

"A feel-good ballet to enjoy at home..

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SISTER ANZAC

Auckland, Hamilton

23/07/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Silence a testament to the power of the play..

"Unmistakeable commitment..

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CAMILLE O'SULLIVAN

Auckland

03/09/2015 - 06/09/2015

"‘There’s a crack in everything; that’s where the light gets in’..

IF THERE’S NOT DANCING AT THE REVOLUTION, I’M NOT COMING…

Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Nelson, Invercargill

02/09/2015 - 10/05/2018

"A riot – in every sense..

"Uplifting despite harsh message..

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LADY SINGS THE BLUES

Auckland

02/09/2015 - 02/09/2015

"A class act..

SHORT + SWEET DANCE 2015 - Show 1

Auckland

01/09/2015 - 02/09/2015

"No stand outs but plenty of entertainment..

BLACK FAGGOT

Wellington, Nelson, Edinburgh, Scotland, Melbourne, Australia, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

16/02/2013 - 02/09/2015

"Powerful humanising of initially stock characters..

"Honest, raw, energetic, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking..

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30FORWARD- Footnote New Zealand Dance

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Tauranga, Wairarapa

28/07/2015 - 30/10/2015

"Searching, experimenting and yearning choreography..

"Memorable and spirited celebration of 30 years of Footnote..

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MAMIL: Middle Aged Man In Lycra

Auckland, Napier, Dunedin, Havelock North, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North

25/07/2014 - 14/12/2019

"A very funny play about change..

"Holds up a mirror to honest self-appraisal..

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THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, New Plymouth

09/03/2013 - 06/09/2015

"Uplifting, edifying, impressive..

"Gentle and meandering..

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THAT BLOODY WOMAN

Christchurch, Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington, Dunedin

28/08/2015 - 08/10/2017

"Slick, polished show is a great night out..

"Must-see musical..

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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]

Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland

14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..

"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..

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THE DAISY THEATRE - RONNIE BURKETT

Auckland, Christchurch

27/08/2015 - 06/09/2015

"Creative play leads to deeper places..

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