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Subtle Dances

Auckland, Dunedin

15/03/2021 - 15/04/2021

"The audience collectively captivated and spellbound..

"Whoops and whistles of delight..

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Michael Jackson HIStory Show

New Plymouth, Hastings

28/02/2024 - 29/02/2024

"A lot of love..

"Act of redemption for the legacy..

The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!

Wellington, New Plymouth

17/04/2018 - 07/07/2020

"Gleefully played physical slapstick..

"Riveting, delightful, exciting and highly amusing..

THE CLEARING

Nelson, Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch

31/07/2019 - 02/11/2019

"A perplexing shadow world..

"Perplexing, intriguing, ambiguous, unknowable..

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HAMLET

New Plymouth, Nelson, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin

25/06/2019 - 08/09/2019

"Slick production plays at a cracking pace..

"Triumphant revelling in challenges..

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MEASURE FOR MEASURE

Dunedin, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Hamilton, Christchurch, New Plymouth

25/06/2019 - 07/09/2019

"Beautifully balances the comic and bawdy with the serious and heartfelt..

"An absolute masterclass in comedic Shakespearian performance..

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Griff Rhys Jones WHERE WAS I?

New Plymouth

02/11/2018 - 02/11/2018

"A bouncy romp through self-deprecation, genuine terror and quirky characters..

MAGICIANS

Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Auckland

19/10/2017 - 04/11/2017

"Slick acts generate entertaining show..

"An alluring challenge to sceptics..

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CHEF Come Dine With Us

New Plymouth, Christchurch

26/08/2017 - 01/09/2017

"A joyous and exhausting night of manic entertainment..

"It is crazy. Really crazy. And it works...

AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE

Wellington, Auckland, New Plymouth, Christchurch, Nelson

26/07/2014 - 17/10/2017

"“What was the point?”..

"Excellent in concept and execution..

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THE GRUFFALO

Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth

30/09/2016 - 30/10/2016

"Inventively told with delight, energy and skill..

"Excellent fun with a valuable message..

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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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THE ELEPHANT THIEF

Hamilton, Nelson, Wellington, New Plymouth, Auckland

05/12/2015 - 02/07/2016

"Stealing the Show..

"Immensely talented cast but play feels lost and confused..

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LUMINA

Auckland, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hamilton, Christchurch, Nelson

19/08/2015 - 23/05/2018

"Precision, passion and athleticism..

"Stunning!..

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THE BOOK OF EVERYTHING

New Plymouth, Hamilton, Auckland

14/03/2015 - 20/03/2016

"Theatre magic..

"Charming, engaging access to broader, deeper issues..

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