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O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi Ma Le Pala'ai | The Liar, the Thief and the Coward

Wellington, Auckland

14/06/2023 - 23/03/2024

"Complex, rich, funny, and (at times) disturbing, 'O Le Pepelo, Le Gaoi, Ma Le Pala’ai ~ The Liar, The Thief,…..

"A rollercoaster from being shocked, to hysterically laughing to fighting back tears..

Mr Moon

Global

14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"A wonderful avant-garde hour with this found family..

WASH AWAY THE STAINS

Nelson

17/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Complementary performers each bring something different and vital to the stage..

Forget me not

Nelson

17/03/2024 - 18/03/2024

"Has the potential to be a lovely, empathetic reflection..

LOST LEAR

Wellington

14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"A brilliant premise is found wanting..

"Astonishingly insightful, moving and surprising..

LOVE AT TIMES

Nelson

16/03/2024 - 23/03/2024

"To work for peace, is to uproot war from ourselves..

"The war grinds on but the dramatic voices will not be stilled..

Our Jurisdiction

Auckland, Dunedin

19/09/2023 - 18/03/2024

"Tilting side to side like sailboats..

"Holds time hostage; a distortion reiterated in movement..

100 Things

Dunedin

16/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Aiming for a Guinness world record..

Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers, and Clowns

Global

14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"From Iago to Arthur Fleck: a History of All Kinds of Masks in Drama..

The Trapeze Artists

Dunedin

17/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

"A tribute to a remarkable talent..

In the Name of the Son - The Gerry Conlon Story

Auckland

14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Unravels Conlon's imprisonment and the nature of the troubles in Northern Ireland..

Pooh Bear Live

Dunedin, Invercargill, Oamaru, Southland

16/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"“There was a polar bear and she was wearing a tutu”..

BELLE - a performance of air.

Wellington

21/02/2022 - 17/03/2024

"Stunning lighting design offers many a trompe l’oeil ..

"Must see performance!..

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IYKYK

Wellington, Kerikeri, Palmerston North, Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch

20/07/2023 - 27/03/2024

"Fostering and promoting contemporary dance in Aotearoa..

"Human stories glimpsed in fleeting detail..

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Hatupatu | Kurungaituku: A Forbidden Love

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua

20/02/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Ngā Pūrākau (myths) are driving forces..

"A Te Ao Māori lens..

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Control Z

Nelson

16/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

"Original, fun and engaging theatre ..

We, The Outsiders

Wellington, Dunedin

31/01/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Contends with the Responsibility of Staging Real Stories..

"Some stories are happy, some are sad, all are important..

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I Don't Wanna Dance Alone

Auckland

15/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Ideas of community, Asian togetherness,..

The Politician's Wife

Dunedin

15/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Actors work together like a well-oiled machine..

Firebringer

Dunedin

14/03/2024 - 23/03/2024

"Huge energy and enthusiasm..

Medea

Nelson

15/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

"A punchy, passionate, playful and provocative adaptation..

The Trial

Nelson

14/03/2024 - 18/03/2024

"Fast-paced, spirited adaptation of Kafka’s dystopian tale..

"Unique, powerful and truly memorable..

Rojos

Global

14/03/2024 - 24/03/2024

"The stage becomes a forest...

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