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It's Alive!

Wellington

03/10/2025 - 03/10/2025

"Full of surprises – about science, failure, discovery and responsibility..

Kiwi's Big Hararei

Wellington

23/09/2025 - 04/10/2025

"Smartly made, thoughtfully performed, with enough heart to make moments linger..

The Heidi & Sean Show

Wellington

28/06/2025 - 04/07/2025

"Playful and immersive – builds to a real sense of awe and exhilaration..

All The Things I Wish I Could Be

Wellington, New Plymouth

01/07/2025 - 11/10/2025

"Fantastic musical adventure fun for all ages with a lesson or two as well..

"Joyful, funny, fast-paced, full of heart..

Mr Snotbottom – Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show

Wellington, Auckland

17/05/2025 - 24/05/2025

"Fantastic, feel-good comedy delivers stinks, silliness and side-splitting fun..

TREASURE ISLAND - The Pantoloons

Lower Hutt

24/04/2025 - 25/04/2025

"What it lacks in polish, it makes up for in pure fun and spirit..

The Messy Magic Adventure: KITCHEN CHAOS!

Wellington, New Plymouth

17/04/2018 - 26/04/2025

"Circus, slapstick, magic tricks and perfect comic timing..

"Gleefully played physical slapstick..

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Hugo's Rainbow Show

Auckland, Wellington

01/02/2025 - 02/03/2025

"A reminder that love and acceptance will always be stronger than intolerance..

"An outstanding solo performance, a subtle & magical family show, with breathtaking costumes..

CatGPT

Wellington

14/02/2025 - 18/02/2025

"Offers something you are unlikely to be able to see again..

"A mixture of novelty, intrigue, humour and pathos..

DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT

Wellington

06/07/2020 - 16/01/2025

"A joyous celebration of creativity and imagination..

"All good well-paced, rhythmical fun..

THE MESSY MAGIC ADVENTURE

Wellington, Invercargill, Nelson, Wanaka

18/04/2017 - 20/07/2024

"A Rollicking a celebration of clowning, slapstick and magic..

"Subversive thrill in magical messiness..

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A Paintbox of Clowns KidzStuff

Wellington

13/04/2024 - 20/04/2024

"Entertains, inspires and brings smiles to all..

"Impressive skills and a lesson for all coalitions..

Aya and the Butterfly

Wellington, Hamilton

13/04/2024 - 02/03/2025

"Respectful, heartwarming and poignant – has children mesmerised..

"Heartfelt storytelling, breathtaking puppetry, universal themes..

The Grumpiest Child in the World

Upper Hutt, Wellington

09/09/2023 - 28/09/2023

"She wasnt that grumpy, she was happy most of the show. ..

"A playful kitchen sink quest for uniqueness..

GOLDILOCKS

Wellington

23/09/2023 - 30/09/2023

"The fun cast inspires the little audience members to play along with them..

The Adventures of Tahi and Kōwhai

Wellington

04/07/2023 - 21/07/2023

"Masterful and magical spin-off captivates our tamariki throughout..

Shalakazap!

Wellington

01/07/2023 - 08/07/2023

"A problem-solving delight..

Sleeping Beauty the pantomime

Lower Hutt

21/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Larger than life, comical characters, fabulously cheesy dance numbers and silly songs..

Jessica Bo Peep

Wellington

08/04/2023 - 15/04/2023

"Filled with fun songs, fantastic messages and great audience connection..

Land of the Long Long Drive

Wellington

08/04/2023 - 22/04/2023

"Crystal clear why it took out Playmarket’s Plays for the Young competition in 2022: consistently fantastic..

BEAUTY & THE BEAST The Pantomime

Wellington, Christchurch

01/12/2022 - 18/12/2022

"High energy, joyful, faultlessly on point plus non-stop dad jokes and a dog with a bladder condition..

"Funny and fantabulous fairytale spreads the joy..

SHREK The Musical

Wellington

12/10/2022 - 16/10/2022

"Exceptional and faultless..

CAPTAIN FESTUS MCBOYLE – THE PROSE AND CONS

Wellington

10/09/2022 - 10/09/2022

"Has a whole lot of potential..

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