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FLO & JOAN

Christchurch

24/01/2020 - 26/01/2020

"Comic masterpieces with musical variety..

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..

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..

A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2019

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 21/12/2019

"Fun, festive fare..

Performing Object I

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019

"Poignant acoustic movement..

Welcome Aboard

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019

"Keeping it simple made this magical..

Flying Down Sand Dunes

Wellington

06/03/2019 - 07/12/2019

"Interrelational dynamic in action..

"A full sensory experience..

YEAR OF THE TIGER (虎—hǔ)

Christchurch

30/11/2019 - 30/11/2019

"Funny, refreshing and deeply communal..

DOGFIGHT

Hamilton

29/11/2019 - 14/12/2019

"Stars in the making..

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Christchurch

23/11/2019 - 18/01/2020

"Forest-dwelling Fantasia..

"A storybook brought vividly to life..

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