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Lamb To the Slaughter

Dunedin

16/03/2023 - 18/03/2023

"A light-hearted and gleeful production..

Wonderful

Dunedin, Wellington

10/11/2022 - 19/03/2023

"In the grand tradition of Theatre of the Absurd..

"Subtly absurdist perceptive satire full of things to leave us wondering..

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THE MOUSETRAP

Dunedin

19/05/2022 - 28/05/2022

"Cast Delivers Twists, Intrigue in Christie’s Classic Whodunit..

"The Secret Lives On..

THE CLOUDS or The lowest form of Higher Education

Dunedin

01/08/2019 - 10/08/2019

"Education satirised..

"Paradoxically confusion and chaos make for scintillating theatre..

The Impossibly Possible, Unbelievably Believable, Journey and Return of Josephine Clark

Dunedin

15/03/2017 - 17/03/2017

"Technical ingenuity tends to bog down the narrative..

My Beloved Monster and Me

Dunedin

15/03/2017 - 17/03/2017

"Quirky and disconcerting..

BARNIE DUNCAN in CALYPSO NIGHTS

Nelson, Wellington, Hamilton, Edinburgh, Scotland, Auckland, Dunedin

01/05/2013 - 07/10/2016

"From bewilderment to dancing via calypso..

"Sexy, mysterious and political..

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ON THE CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES OF HILLARY CLINTON TAKING ME AS HER YOUNG LOVER

Hamilton, Auckland, NYC, USA, Takaka, Nelson, Havelock North, Wellington, Edinburgh, Scotland, Dunedin

16/02/2015 - 08/10/2016

"The real presidential debate..

"Top-notch satire ★★★★★..

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MICHELE A’COURT in STUFF I FORGOT TO TELL MY DAUGHTER

Invercargill, Havelock North, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Bay of Islands, Nelson

27/04/2013 - 06/04/2017

"Self-deprecating, honest, forth-right, confident, grounded and bloody funny..

"Everyone leaves the theatre with a smile..

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THERE’S NOTHING ON TV

Wellington, Dunedin

24/02/2016 - 05/03/2016

"Brief spurts of quality..

"A juicy delight..

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Dunedin

09/12/2015 - 12/12/2015

"Spirit of revelry firmly established..

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH MUST DIE

Wellington, Dunedin

19/06/2014 - 14/03/2015

"Erratic journey to highly amusing places..

"A batch of laughs..

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BEARDS! BEARDS! BEARDS!

Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Havelock North, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland

12/03/2015 - 28/08/2016

"Colourful characters, catchy songs, plenty of energy, great fun!..

"Full and delicious with a heart and a message..

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VERDICT

Dunedin

28/02/2015 - 07/03/2015

"A brilliant production..

MARY’S CHRISTMAS in Dunedin

Dunedin

11/12/2014 - 12/12/2014

"Creatively collaborative comedy..

HUMAN FRUIT BOWL

Queenstown, Dunedin, Wellington, Nelson, Waikanae

07/10/2014 - 26/10/2014

"Impressed..

"Plenty to draw, muse on during stark performance..

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PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY: A New Musical by Jane Austen & Penny Ashton

Whangarei, Dunedin, Auckland, Edinburgh, Scotland, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington, Greytown, Hamilton

27/02/2013 - 29/11/2020

"Multi-talented performer has audience laughing in minutes..

"Winning formula leaves audiences smiling..

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CHERIE JACOBSON: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG CYNIC

Dunedin

20/03/2014 - 23/03/2014

"The right mix of fond nostalgia and self-deprecation..

The Ruby Lady's Harem: A Boylesque Showcase

Dunedin

19/03/2014 - 23/03/2014

"Bawdiness and gloriousness..

VELCRO CITY

Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington

28/02/2013 - 22/03/2014

"A joy to watch..

"Bloody funny big little show..

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