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There Used to Be Magic, Once

Wellington

10/10/2024 - 10/10/2024

"Improv meets TTRPG..

"Just gives us the concept of a plan for performance..

THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne

09/03/2023 - 10/10/2024

"Rage, discomfort and healing humour..

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

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It’s us, in the end

Wellington

09/10/2024 - 09/10/2024

"Great story variety and quotes with strong character emotions..

Bodyworks

Wellington

09/10/2024 - 09/10/2024

"A reminder that movement and feeling in tune with your body is not only the domain of dancers and athletes..

Songs from a Spellbound City

Wellington

08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024

"Captivating blend of absurdity and emotional resonance..

Kōrero Paki

Wellington

08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024

"Monologues inspire great material to spark ideas..

All Aboard!

Wellington

08/10/2024 - 08/10/2024

"The creative alchemy of improv is alive and pumping at BATS..

Tangihanga

Wellington, Rotorua, Whangarei, Auckland, Hastings

28/08/2024 - 25/10/2024

"Caricatures germinated from kernels of truth that shine from within..

"This performance isn’t just a tribute to Māori ritual—it’s a living, breathing extension of it...

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Muunboot: Welcome to the Shmuckpad

Wellington

05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024

"Tight unit delivers chaotic fun and silliness..

and the Lochburns

Wellington

05/10/2024 - 02/11/2024

"Stylistically exciting and refreshing..

MĀORI KRISHNA + ALTARNATIVE / CULT CHUR

Auckland, Whangarei

11/09/2024 - 06/10/2024

"An immersive, hilarious and unsettling glimpse into the world of cult healing..

"Heartwarming shows that explain the meaning of everything...

The Last Days of Jericho Falls

Wellington

05/10/2024 - 05/10/2024

"Whoops and cheers for a band and songs that didn’t exist yesterday and won’t tomorrow..

Manage Your Expectations

Wellington, Whangarei

27/02/2024 - 05/10/2024

"Life (and this show) will happen, regardless of what you expect from it. ..

"Very very good indeed..

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Rutene Spooner's Be Like Billy?

Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, Auckland

25/03/2023 - 05/10/2024

"A Question for the Times..

"An outstanding show, a fine performer, so proud of how far we’ve come...

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SGCNZ National Shakespeare Schools Production 2024

Dunedin

04/10/2024 - 05/10/2024

"Very worthy of support..

A SLOW BURLESQUE

Auckland

03/10/2024 - 19/10/2024

"“Whose pain is harder, mine or yours?” Top class theatre addresses some 'difficult desires'..

MAGPIE

Christchurch

04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024

"Polished, funny: an exciting new voice to watch..

Between Friends

Wellington

04/10/2024 - 04/10/2024

"A splendid appetiser to the feast of Improv Festival fare to come..

blip

Wellington

31/01/2024 - 04/10/2024

"Pure honesty, total freedom: immersive joyous theatre..

"Engaging, well designed, skilfully presented, challenging-but-not-off-putting..

Suitcase Show

Wellington

29/02/2024 - 04/10/2024

"Satisfaction in having our senses well tricked and inventively strummed..

"Worth spending 50 minutes enjoying the trademark Trick of the Light creativity..

The Big Butterfly

Christchurch

03/10/2024 - 06/10/2024

"There’s a peace in this performance that is like a warm hug..

CAT vs DOG

Nelson

28/09/2024 - 12/10/2024

"Captivating story line played out with love..

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