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SUPPING WITH THE DEVIL

Dunedin, Wellington

20/03/2025 - 12/04/2025

"Film-maker’s corruption in quest for power and fame..

"Controversial quest beautifully presented with theatrical creativity..

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In Other Words

Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin

03/09/2024 - 28/03/2025

"Moving testament to love severely tested..

"Performed with technical expertise..

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Mansfield Park 2025

Christchurch, Dunedin

01/04/2025 - 06/04/2025

"Intimate, whimsical chamber opera delights..

"Quality performances and musically inventive opera provide an entertaining experience...

UPU

Wellington, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Hastings, Dunedin

16/06/2021 - 05/04/2025

"Upu sheds light on the warmth of Pacific culture and its disturbing realities..

"A spectacular showcase for Oceanic talents, voices and perspectives..

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The Anderson Localisation

Dunedin

05/04/2025 - 06/04/2025

"A universe of ‘impossible probabilities’..

Suitcase Show

Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, Hawea, Dunedin

29/02/2024 - 05/04/2025

"Exhilarating, macabre and whizz bang..

"A top-quality theatre experience – sit at the front..

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Company

Dunedin

22/03/2024 - 03/04/2025

"A sense of tension..

"O’Connor instantly has us in thrall..

Subtle Dances

Auckland, Dunedin, Wanaka

15/03/2021 - 02/04/2025

"A living, breathing manifestation of culture..

"The audience collectively captivated and spellbound..

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Te Radar's CookBookery!

Nelson, Auckland, Hamilton, Dunedin, Oamaru, Cromwell

06/09/2024 - 01/04/2025

"Funny, well-informed and warm-hearted..

"Part History, All Comedy: Vintage Kiwi Cookbookery Delights..

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MR RED LIGHT

Wellington, Blenheim, Dunedin, Nelson, Auckland

15/10/2019 - 30/03/2025

"The smarts of Crowder & Bland create innovative, surprise-filled theatre - yet again..

"Bursting with magical, theatrical moments..

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Pōtaka Nautilus & Pepe

Dunedin

29/03/2025 - 29/03/2025

"Dip a toe in the depth of cosmic expanse..

Wahine Mātātoa: The (Mostly) True Story Of Erihāpeti Pātahi

Dunedin

27/03/2025 - 30/03/2025

"The modern Māori equivalent of Shakespeare..

Commentary of Dreaming

Dunedin

26/03/2025 - 26/03/2025

"Grace in Transmission..

Hang in there!

Dunedin

20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025

"Heartfelt comedy, brilliantly funny..

All Heroes

Dunedin

20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025

"Play investigates whether technology is damaging our ability to communicate..

I Was a Teenage Racist

Dunedin

20/03/2025 - 22/03/2025

"Candid Confessions on Youthful Ignorance..

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