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THE CHAPEL PERILOUS

Hamilton

30/05/2018 - 02/06/2018

"Plenty of ideas on personal and social identity to grapple with..

"Sometimes confusing but never dull..

SALONICA

Wellington, Hamilton

15/02/2018 - 02/03/2018

"Rich and striking..

"Generates a language of warmth and empathy..

THE VULTURES

Hamilton, Auckland

14/10/2017 - 21/10/2017

"A force to be reckoned with..

"Packs a powerful punch..

CARESS/ACHE

Cambridge, Hamilton

28/06/2017 - 22/07/2017

"Very strong performances and slightly disconnected narratives..

THE PICKLE KING

Napier, Gisborne, Whangarei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Wellington

04/05/2017 - 09/09/2017

"A bright beacon of excellence..

"Well Preserved..

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ANZAC EVE

Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Invercargill, New Plymouth

21/03/2017 - 24/08/2017

"Neither laughed nor cried..

"Funny, serious, informative, warming..

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LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST

Hamilton

15/11/2016 - 21/11/2016

"Excellent account of ridiculous pact regretted..

DUST PILGRIM – A Tale of Freedom

Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington, Invercargill

04/06/2015 - 03/05/2018

"An audio-visual treat that respects the intelligence of its audience..

"Dusty yes, but fresh and original..

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ORLANDO

Hamilton

08/06/2016 - 11/06/2016

"Joyously well-played..

"Fun, engaging, highly accessible..

BLUE STOCKINGS

Hamilton

11/11/2015 - 14/11/2015

"A most uplifting story..

ACQUISITIONS '15

Hamilton, Wellington

19/08/2015 - 29/08/2015

"Box set collaborates to unite choreography and performance..

"Playful and wonderfully abundant...

OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR

Hamilton

03/06/2015 - 06/06/2015

"Rich in irony..

AT THE END OF MY HANDS

Hamilton, Wellington, Auckland

01/05/2015 - 30/01/2016

"Sharing our need for human connection, communication, each other..

"Treat yourself to insightful entertainment..

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Black Grace presents Xmas Verses (2014)

Auckland, Hamilton

29/10/2014 - 09/11/2014

"Dancers the sparkling stars of Xmas verses..

"Dance that sparkles with freshness, exuberance and wit..

THE ELEPHANT MAN

Cambridge, Hamilton

03/09/2014 - 28/09/2014

"Brutality and beauty revealed..

"A caring and careful production..

MUNTED

Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton

24/01/2012 - 19/08/2014

"Charming openness and commitment..

"Honest and heart-warming..

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Mana Wahine

Hamilton, Rotorua, Auckland, Dunedin, Napier, Wellington

15/02/2014 - 26/06/2016

"Two years after debut, Mana Wahine still an unforgettable performance..

"Embracing the inherent power of mana wahine as a collective force..

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OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD

Hamilton

04/06/2014 - 07/06/2014

"Historic resonances ring loud..

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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LOVE AND INFORMATION

Hamilton

08/11/2013 - 16/11/2013

"Arresting and touching..

THE HISTORY BOYS

Hamilton

30/08/2013 - 07/09/2013

"New land gives new life to old land play..

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