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WILD DOGS UNDER MY SKIRT

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch, Gisborne, NYC, USA, Hamilton

26/09/2016 - 23/02/2020

"A glorious and passionate production..

"Invigorating ensemble work..

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MY BEST DEAD FRIEND

Auckland, Wellington, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Invercargill, Dunedin, Nelson

12/07/2017 - 02/05/2019

"Simply lovely to watch..

"Chalk one up to talk and a wake..

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THE MĀORI SIDESTEPS

Wellington, Havelock North, Nelson, Invercargill, Kerikeri, Palmerston North

15/06/2017 - 09/06/2021

"Highlighting inequity through comedy..

"An amazing show – a must see..

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ONLY BONES 1.0

Edinburgh, Scotland, Wellington, Kerikeri

07/08/2016 - 04/04/2019

"Astonishing physicality — no bones about it..

"Jaw-dropping, eye-opening entertainment..

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HEAVEN AND EARTH – RANGI & PAPA

Auckland, Kerikeri

26/06/2017 - 08/06/2018

"A garden of unearthly delights..

"Charming, fun and not to be found anywhere else in the world..

KORORĀREKA: THE BALLAD OF MAGGIE FLYNN

Auckland, Bay of Islands, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Napier, Wellington, Tauranga

09/06/2017 - 12/09/2018

"A smooth, masterful, playful, dangerous ride..

"A romp through ‘herstory’ with potent moments..

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HOW TO KEEP AN ALIEN

Wanaka, Auckland, Kerikeri

22/03/2017 - 09/04/2017

"Overcoming obstacles in the quest for true love..

"Touching tale of determined love..

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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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Lady Rizo – INDIGO CHILD

Kerikeri, Wanaka

06/04/2017 - 10/04/2017

"Joyous, kind-hearted, hilarious, naughty, adorable and political..

"Playful, saucy, suggestive, and hard-edged and political..

SOLOTHELLO

Hamilton, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Nelson, Bay of Islands

14/02/2015 - 05/04/2017

"Transfixing magic at Waitangi..

"Original, captivating and charming..

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Tim Finn: WHITE CLOUD

Dunedin, Nelson, Kerikeri, Auckland, Christchurch

17/10/2014 - 06/09/2015

"A fascinating expression of layered artistry..

"Shared journeys..

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DAFFODILS [inspired by true events]

Auckland, Hamilton, Wanaka, Kerikeri, Christchurch, Nelson, Tauranga, Edinburgh, Scotland

14/03/2014 - 28/08/2016

"Slick, honest and truly beautiful..

"A profound change-inviting play and musical masterpiece..

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THE DEMOLITION OF THE CENTURY

Kerikeri, , Wellington, New Plymouth

31/01/2015 - 16/08/2015

"Flamboyant, laconic, witty, wry, dark, bleak, rich..

"Cabaret-style enhances the reading..

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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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END OF THE RAINBOW

Christchurch

01/02/2014 - 22/02/2014

"'Rainbow' a torrid portrait of Garland extremes..

"Vitality, poignancy and sheer theatricality..

POSTAL

Christchurch

26/10/2013 - 09/11/2013

"Frustrating yet effective entertainment..

"Flawed but funny Postal a pleaser..

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HUI

Christchurch

31/08/2013 - 21/09/2013

"Tale of four brothers offers gritty slice of life..

"Memorable dramatic impacts..

GIFTED

Southland, Nelson, Cromwell, Queenstown, Tauranga, Dunedin, Invercargill, Wanaka, Alexandra, Oamaru, Wellington, Christchurch, New Plymouth

22/08/2013 - 31/10/2015

"Evocative gesture to literary treasures..

"A rich and resonating theatrical experience..

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KINGS OF THE GYM

Christchurch

29/06/2013 - 10/08/2013

"Milked for all it's worth..

"Richly comedic..

DANCING IN THE WAKE: The Story of Lucia Joyce

Whangarei, Wellington, Dunedin, Otaki, Christchurch, Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand wide

09/02/2012 - 26/06/2013

"A female sensibility..

"Intense rivalries laced with comic delight..

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AMADEUS

Christchurch

18/05/2013 - 15/06/2013

"Amadeus feeds mind and spirit..

"Bountiful and delicious..

SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM

Christchurch

11/02/2012 - 03/03/2012

"Sondheim dated but marvellous..

"Classy and ultimately uplifting..

SALON

Tauranga, Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington, Wanaka, Nelson

19/02/2010 - 27/10/2013

"Intruding on an intensely private episode..

"Nice insights and clever lines..

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