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The Kingdom of Bling

Auckland, Wellington

22/10/2024 - 22/10/2024

"A salutary and timely folk tale plus random fandom..

"A truly original experience hosted by a great entertainer..

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DAWN RAIDS

Auckland, Wellington

18/08/2022 - 24/10/2024

"The impact of the Dawn Raids, laid bare through lives of one Pasifika family..

"A classic that needs to be seen by every generation of New Zealanders..

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Bee Gees Night Fever

Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland

04/10/2024 - 02/11/2024

"Ensures their music is Stayin’ Alive ..

Ballroom Blitz

Wellington

04/06/2024 - 04/06/2024

"Smooth as cutting butter with a warm knife..

2024 Best Foods Comedy Gala

Wellington

04/05/2024 - 04/05/2024

"Local acts hold their own in mixtape of comedy..

"An hilarious evening of bubbly artists trying their luck at gauging a giggle..

Ladies Night

Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland

26/09/2023 - 19/10/2023

"Deeply funny, fabulous choreography and music, skilled charismatic actors .....

"Multi-talented performers deliver fun, friendship, sexy vibes and good times..

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(m)Orpheus

Auckland, Wellington

06/09/2023 - 23/09/2023

"An extraordinary fusion of opera, dance and music..

"Five-point star—visionary and innovative ..

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THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT

Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Christchurch

30/03/2021 - 11/11/2023

"The Haka Party Incident – bold, ferocious, essential viewing..

"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...

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The Impossible Has Already Happened

Wairarapa, Wellington, Taupo, Auckland, Nelson

18/03/2023 - 05/04/2023

"Each dancer has a solo which is revelatory in defining their various identities. As an ensemble the company merged effortlessly…..

"It’s wonderful to note the liaisons between countries, makers, creators and performers coming together to collaborate. ..

End Of The Rainbow 2023

Wellington

17/02/2023 - 18/02/2023

"A potent, frenetic, heart-wrenching and often humorous gift..

Tutus on Tour 2022

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

07/10/2022 - 09/11/2022

"An Eclectic Programme With Flare and Versatility..

"Tutus a mixed bill..

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THE WEDDING SINGER

Wellington

10/06/2022 - 19/06/2022

"Hits all the right notes..

"Sprightly, energetic, sweetly melancholic..

Dry Spell

Auckland, Hamilton, Hastings, Wellington, Whanganui

30/04/2022 - 18/05/2022

"The ego excesses of a Freddy Mercury..

"Playground for the audience...

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MADAGASCAR The Musical

Wellington

04/08/2021 - 15/08/2021

"A laughter filled time of theatrical fun..

The Firebird

Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Palmerston North, Auckland

29/07/2021 - 02/09/2021

"The triumph of renewal and creativity over devastation...

"Brave, innovative and welcome..

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THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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