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Vienna Verona

Wellington

05/08/2009 - 15/08/2009

"A step up..

"Mongrel play..

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The Mountain

Wellington

12/02/2009 - 18/02/2009

"A pinnacle of performance..

"Skilful and assured ascent could go further..

The Look of Love – Evocative/Provocative

Wellington

08/12/2008 - 18/12/2008

"An ideal anecdote to the overwrought cacophony of Christmas..

"Smooth as silk, full of emotion..

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Summer Shorts

Wellington

09/12/2008 - 12/12/2008

"Vignettes with varied themes..

"Top-rate performances as Backyard Shorts air again..

The Pohutukawa Tree

Wellington

10/09/2008 - 20/09/2008

"Current questions..

"A great piece of theatre..

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Winter

Wellington

31/07/2008 - 09/08/2008

"Not dramatic or visual enough for stage..

"Teetering between reality and a world of dreams and fantasies..

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Location Location

Wellington

01/02/2008 - 26/02/2008

"free flowing, energised production..

"Deceit in Realty..

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Lady of Tears

Wellington

26/02/2008 - 01/03/2008

"Not just weird, but wonderful too..

"Downright odd..

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Blinkers

Wellington

24/02/2008 - 28/02/2008

"Irresistible humour and pathos..

"Charming vignette..

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BabyCakes

Wellington

17/02/2008 - 20/02/2008

"Undemanding romp..

"Great little play with twists..

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Shipwrecked Beneath the Stars

Wellington

15/02/2008 - 19/02/2008

"Script not well served..

"Welcome complexity and clever construction..

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The Beckoning of Hope

Wellington

12/02/2008 - 16/02/2008

"Committed performance cannot make flawed play gel..

"A beautiful testament..

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Presenting The Tinkles

Wellington

23/01/2008 - 02/02/2008

"A fun filled show full of laughs..

"Big laughs but too much over-acting..

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The Hollow Men

Palmerston North, Wellington

26/09/2007 - 27/10/2007

"Brash at Play not Brash by the Book..

"The presentation of image..

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Footballistic

Wellington

11/09/2007 - 15/09/2007

"Fun to watch, even for a pacifist..

"It's a riot..

Ennio Marchetto

New Plymouth, Wellington

01/08/2007 - 18/08/2013

"Cabaret, drag, mime, and vaudeville..

"Celebrity send-up thrills with skill..

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Improv the Musical

Wellington

10/05/2007 - 15/05/2007

"You call the tune..

"A small miracle of creative achievement..

Jeremy Elwood - Passport Control

Auckland, Wellington

09/05/2007 - 19/05/2007

"There’s a paradox in there somewhere..

"Very funny and likeable..

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Uncle Vanya

Wellington

28/04/2007 - 02/06/2007

"Social satire moves and endures..

"More philosophic than active..

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Corner 4am and Cuba

Wellington

12/04/2007 - 21/04/2007

"Refreshing, relevant theatre..

"Sensitive but shocking..

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Heroes

Wellington

31/03/2007 - 05/05/2007

"Très charmant..

"Fantastic Production of an excellent play..

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