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TREASURE ISLAND

Christchurch

29/01/2020 - 16/02/2020

"Impossible not to like..

"The joy of being ridiculous celebrated with real flair..

BLANC DE BLANC

Christchurch

23/01/2020 - 15/02/2020

"Follow-up to Limbo show at Bread & Circus Buskers Festival lowers the bar..

"Extraordinary, dazzling and sometimes rather wearing..

EXES

Wellington

28/01/2020 - 01/02/2020

"Insight and humanity amid the comedy..

MAVERICKS Miss Behave and Daredevil Chicken

Christchurch

24/01/2020 - 09/02/2020

"A surprising close to a varied show..

FRICKIN DANGEROUS BRO 2020

Christchurch

24/01/2020 - 02/02/2020

"An outstanding start to the festival..

THE BIG FESTIVAL GALA 2020 First Half

Christchurch

25/01/2020 - 25/01/2020

"A mixed bag in terms of consistent quality and entertainment value..

FLO & JOAN

Christchurch

24/01/2020 - 26/01/2020

"Comic masterpieces with musical variety..

THE SURPRISE PARTY

Wellington

18/01/2020 - 15/02/2020

"Provokes thought beyond the broad satire and acidic irony..

SNOWBRIGHT AND THE OOPSIE WOOPSIES

Lower Hutt

20/01/2020 - 25/01/2020

"Kindness, love and lovely harmonies..

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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GLADYS AND ALFIE an Invercargill love story

Lyttelton

17/01/2020 - 25/01/2020

"Thoroughly well-crafted performances..

WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton

26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020

"A glorious and passionate production..

"Invigorating ensemble work..

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THE CONTOURS OF HEAVEN

NYC, USA

12/01/2020 - 13/01/2020

"Powerfully performed with humour..

THE OPENING NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Christchurch

17/12/2019 - 21/12/2019

"Phenomenal acting; beautifully flowing direction..

BRAINSTORM

Christchurch

10/12/2019 - 14/12/2019

"Impressive blend of musical styles, languages, comedy, emotion and heartache..

COMPANY

Wellington

12/12/2019 - 21/12/2019

"Disappointment is virtually impossible..

UNITEC 30th Anniversary Dance Showcase

Auckland

14/11/2019 - 17/11/2019

"Reflecting 30 years of dance development..

HANSEL AND GRETEL (RNZB)

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

06/11/2019 - 29/10/2023

"Serious themes at the heart...

"Vale Jon T. Thank you...

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SNO WHYTE AND THE SEVEN

Wanaka

04/12/2019 - 06/12/2019

"Plenty of local and contemporary laughs..

Ātete - Resistance

Dunedin

30/11/2019 - 01/12/2019

"Poignant and timely essay on gendered violence..

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