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DON GIOVANNI

Wellington

17/04/2021 - 24/04/2021

"A wonderfully enjoyable and provoking night out..

"A personal opinion from Stephen Gibbs..

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DR BARRY ROBERTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUMMIT/PROGRAM (GUIDE): “Ascending to the new you”

Wellington

13/02/2020 - 10/03/2020

"A surprisingly memorable twist on everyday reality..

DINNER

Wellington

04/03/2020 - 07/03/2020

"Makes beauty out of horror, destruction and nihilism..

THE HUMAN VOICE (La voix humaine)

Wellington

31/01/2020 - 29/02/2020

"Strong, uncompromising yet unquestionably cool..

RIGOLETTO

Wellington

23/08/2019 - 31/08/2019

"Focussed and fabulous..

ORFEO

Wellington

04/08/2018 - 04/08/2018

"Great charm and musicality..

THE BONE THIEF

Wellington

12/07/2018 - 21/07/2018

"An extraordinary achievement..

Hangry Americans EXTRA SPICY

Wellington

16/05/2018 - 19/05/2018

"American food: rich in anthropological interest..

BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES

Wellington

24/02/2018 - 04/03/2018

"Uses real life observations to create fascinating insight..

"High calibre, superbly polished and performed..

RUSHES

Auckland, Wellington

21/02/2017 - 05/03/2018

"An experience not to be missed..

"Live art immersion - the perfect festival event..

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DEAD DADS CLUB

Palmerston North, Wellington, Dunedin

06/04/2017 - 13/03/2018

"Dances between objective honesty and pure love for her father’s conflicting sides..

"About as life affirming as you could imagine..

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DIDO AND AENEAS Recomposed

Wellington

30/03/2017 - 13/04/2017

"A very un-opera-like opera..

"Totally memorable..

NIGHTS AT THE PRESERVATORIUM

Wellington

24/02/2017 - 26/02/2017

"Songs taste vividly and uniquely of whence they came..

MIKE MCKEON Irish Jimmy

Wellington

16/02/2017 - 18/02/2017

"Rich material could be further developed..

SWEENEY TODD The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

17/09/2016 - 15/10/2016

"Can’t be recommended highly enough..

"Fleet Street Clean Sweep..

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THE MAGIC FLUTE

Wellington, Auckland

28/05/2016 - 26/06/2016

"Triumphant night of opera magic..

"Has the Flute lost its Magic?..

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I THINK YOU’LL LIKE THIS…

Wellington

25/02/2016 - 27/02/2016

"Conceived and sung with great taste and sensibility..

LOVELY LADY LUMP

Wellington, Hamilton, Dunedin

08/02/2016 - 06/03/2016

"A rich and vibrant experience..

"Rare candour, compassion and insight..

ADVENTURES IN PIANOLAND

Wellington

15/10/2015 - 17/10/2015

"A wonderfully intimate, authentic experience..

LA CENERENTOLA (Cinderella)

Auckland, Wellington

09/05/2015 - 07/06/2015

"Captivates..

"Captivating night in theatreland..

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BREL: THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF JACQUES BREL

Auckland, Nelson, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Wellington

02/11/2012 - 02/03/2014

"Finishes strongly..

"All singers portray standout moments..

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LOVE IN THE KEY OF BRITPOP

Wellington

25/02/2014 - 28/02/2014

"Emotional story affectingly told..

BOWLS CLUB JAZZ

Wellington

13/02/2014 - 16/02/2014

"Lots to work on..

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