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MAUREEN – HARBINGER OF DEATH

Wanaka

31/03/2023 - 01/04/2023

"Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective ..

THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024

"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

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SNO WHYTE AND THE SEVEN

Wanaka

04/12/2019 - 06/12/2019

"Plenty of local and contemporary laughs..

Kiss the Sky

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Invercargill

29/06/2017 - 01/05/2019

"Triple bill showcases dance company's development..

"Rich contrasts in triple bill..

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Strength and Grace Triple Bill (2019)

Wanaka

04/04/2019 - 04/04/2019

"Feminine empowerment..

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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HYPNOTIC with Xavier Crow

Wanaka

08/03/2019 - 08/03/2019

"Intriguing, magical, hilarious and interactive..

LEGENDARY DIVAS

Christchurch, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Invercargill, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson

01/03/2015 - 16/02/2019

"Fills our heads and hearts with music..

"For old school song lovers everywhere..

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JAC (who is resilient) AND THE BEANSPROUTS

Wanaka

19/12/2018 - 22/12/2018

"Hits the mark..

SONGS FOR NOBODIES

Christchurch, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Wanaka, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin

17/06/2017 - 25/09/2018

"An evening of inspiration..

"Harper’s big talent showcased on stage..

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CINDY AND THE VILLANELLES

Wanaka

21/12/2017 - 23/12/2017

"Ticks all the panto boxes..

KIRI

Auckland, Wanaka

07/10/2014 - 07/04/2017

"Conceptually intriguing, culturally significant, highly engaging..

"Kiri opens Tempo Festival 2014..

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HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN

Wanaka, Auckland, Kerikeri

22/03/2017 - 09/04/2017

"Overcoming obstacles in the quest for true love..

"Touching tale of determined love..

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Sing it to my Face (2017)

Wanaka

04/04/2017 - 04/04/2017

"Four choirs critique each other’s generation and reveal social issues..

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

Dunedin, Refreshing and at times uncomfortably reflective , Cromwell, Wanaka

08/08/2015 - 11/09/2015

"World-class hilarity..

"Cheerful, high-spirited absurdity..

ANZAC EVE

Wanaka

24/04/2015 - 25/04/2015

"New Anzac play first class..

"Entertaining and challenging..

CENTRAL

Wanaka, Queenstown

21/04/2015 - 24/04/2015

"Spot on insights..

BLACK GRACE: VAKA

Nelson, Wellington, Queenstown, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch

24/07/2012 - 14/09/2013

"Pulsating and thrilling performance..

"Explosive rhythm and energy..

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KINGS OF THE GYM

Kerikeri, Auckland, Whangarei, Wanaka, Queenstown

08/02/2013 - 19/04/2013

"Comedy 10 – Boredom Nil; political correctness on detention..

"Shock-Jock sparring in the school gym..

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IVY – SAVIOUR OF THE DINOSAUR!

Wellington, Christchurch, Wanaka

30/06/2012 - 06/09/2013

"Accessible and imaginative..

"Cleaning lady polishes off disaster..

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C’Mon Black!

Wellington, Wanaka, Tauranga

13/04/2011 - 27/10/2011

"A stereotype in three dimensions..

"Far from being just a game..

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GURU OF CHAI

Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati

11/02/2010 - 11/08/2024

"Guru of Chai is ‘pure theatre magic’..

"Resonant themes of love, loss and redemption leave a lasting impact..

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Finders Keepers

Clyde, Central Otago, Christchurch, Wanaka

28/04/2009 - 26/07/2009

"Caged by desire and rage..

"Love’s flutter suffocated..

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