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MRS KRISHNAN’S PARTY

Auckland, Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Tauranga

06/12/2017 - 25/08/2019

"Astute, contagious, charming, delicious..

"Festival of renewal happily honoured with depth and levity..

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Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon

Havelock North, Tauranga, Nelson, Wairarapa

04/10/2017 - 28/10/2017

"Playful performers invite audience to shine too..

"Impressive..

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THE CREAMERY

Hamilton, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Tauranga

05/07/2017 - 03/03/2019

"A Romeo and Juliet of Cheesemakers..

"Rich with conflict and all things messy..

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CHEESE

Invercargill, Wellington, Nelson, Tauranga

18/03/2017 - 25/10/2017

"Intelligent creation, direction and delivery captivates for every second of its life..

"A little day magic..

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THE STORY ONLY I CAN TELL

Havelock North, Tauranga

06/10/2017 - 24/10/2017

"Deeply meaningful, relevant and inspiring..

"Profoundly moving: both shattering and uplifting..

TROLL

Wellington, Tauranga, Christchurch, Gisborne

12/02/2017 - 04/10/2020

"A captivating old fashioned, modern fairytale..

"A near-perfect little nugget of mythic storytelling..

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UNDER THE SAME MOON

Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth

10/02/2015 - 15/09/2016

"Falls short of its promise..

"A keen observation of human nature and family..

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ECHO BEACH

Tauranga

27/10/2015 - 28/10/2015

"Innovative, creative and highly enjoyable..

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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SQUARING THE WHEEL

Nelson, Wairarapa, Wellington, Tauranga

09/03/2015 - 24/10/2015

"Kids spellbound..

"Quirky, magical show amuses and delights..

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THE BOOKBINDER

Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne

19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019

"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..

"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..

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WHEEL OF EXPERIENCE

Tauranga, New Plymouth, Onewhero, Auckland

06/04/2014 - 13/09/2014

"A national theatrical treasure..

"Full of longing, despair, confusion and triumph..

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REWENA

Palmerston North, Tauranga

07/09/2013 - 30/10/2013

"Inspired theatre..

"Vitality, personality, expressiveness, spot-on timing..

SQUIDBOY

Nelson, Auckland, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Tauranga

06/03/2013 - 27/10/2013

"Crafty construction and a rare charisma..

"Squidboy has heart, it's fine-tuned art..

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CONSTANTINOPLE

Auckland, Nelson, Wellington, Tauranga

02/03/2011 - 26/10/2013

"Serious silliness delivered with a goofy humility..

"Crazy, zany and off the wall slapstick..

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THE PIANIST

Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Kerikeri

21/10/2013 - 23/04/2015

"Exceptionally skilled performance with an extra helping of panache..

"Bravura Recital..

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2 Dimensional Life of Her

Wanaka, Tauranga, Wellington, Auckland

21/03/2011 - 22/02/2012

"New Performance, New Dimensions..

"A charming, fresh approach to mixed-media work..

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