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PASEFIKA

Wellington

22/02/2014 - 29/03/2014

"Baudelaire discovers Polynesian identity..

"A highly stimulating imaging..

MISS BRONTË

Wellington

21/02/2014 - 15/03/2014

"Perceptive, intelligent, fiery, romantic and poignant..

"Powerful performance, skilfully directed..

THE BOOKBINDER

Wellington, Dunedin, Nelson, Hamilton, Wanaka, Tauranga, Wairarapa, Christchurch, Invercargill, Edinburgh, Scotland, Gisborne

19/02/2014 - 10/10/2019

"Intrinsic magic mesmerises..

"Makes you see the world with fresh eyes..

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I COULD LIVE HERE

Palmerston North, Wellington

12/02/2014 - 14/06/2014

"Clever and feel good..

"Tensions hilariously depicted..

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Wellington

06/02/2014 - 12/02/2014

"Shot in arm for Shakespeare..

"Sure-footed comedy..

MACBETH

Wellington, Wairarapa

06/02/2014 - 01/03/2014

"Coe’s stamp on Macbeth clearly leader of the pack..

"Intelligent and moving with many wonderful moments..

A PLAY ABOUT FEAR

Wellington

07/02/2014 - 16/02/2014

"Fear faced with eyes wide open..

"A vital essence of humanity offsets the grotesque comedy..

THEY SAW A THYLACINE

Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland

03/02/2014 - 22/02/2014

"They also came and conquered..

"Powerful performance of a moving story..

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CITIZEN GEF

Wellington

04/02/2014 - 09/02/2014

"Trundles along amusingly..

"Whimsically insightful..

ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

Wellington

23/01/2014 - 01/02/2014

"Comedy beats drama in this Shakespeare..

"The whole amounts to less than the sum of the parts..

KINGS OF THE GYM

Wellington

19/01/2013 - 15/02/2014

"‘Kings’ still hilarious..

"Light comedy raises pertinent social questions..

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Christmas with Celia

Wellington

10/12/2013 - 14/12/2013

"Clever contemporary humour..

"No shortage of targets at this festive party..

BROKEN RIVER

Wellington

23/11/2013 - 05/12/2013

"Ambitious work holds sway despite odd mix..

"A major theatrical work that captures a highly topical set of conflicts..

MOTHER GOOSE: The Pantomime

Wellington

16/11/2013 - 11/01/2014

"Panto keeps laughter coming and coming..

"All elements of panto truly honoured..

WHISTLE SOLO

Wellington, Auckland

05/11/2013 - 16/11/2013

"Whistling up a fine piece of theatre..

"So who did end the Cold War?..

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PANDEMIC

Wellington

02/11/2013 - 16/11/2013

"Unbeatable immersive history lesson..

"Immersive time travel through spaces..

CON

Wellington

26/10/2013 - 23/11/2013

"Thrill of the game key trick to Con..

"Comical CONtemplation of the CONcept of absolution..

The ImpoSTAR: Who Does He Think He Is?

Wellington

06/12/2012 - 09/11/2013

"Flamboyant dreams of stardom get the solo space they need..

"Energy, enthusiasm, bang on dance moves, a truly impressive voice …..

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THIS FAIR VERONA

Wellington

15/10/2013 - 19/10/2013

"All’s fair in warped Shakespeare..

"Delightful blend of familiar classical moments, departures and variations..

DOLLY MIXTURE

Auckland, Wellington

21/02/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Deranged laughs..

"Falls well short of its potential..

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CHOP/STICK

Auckland, Wellington

20/11/2012 - 12/10/2013

"Clever comedy..

"Fluent, fluid and wonderfully entertaining..

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DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA

Wellington

01/10/2013 - 05/10/2013

"Offbeat American beauty portrays healing power of love..

"A helluva ride..

HALLOWEENIES!

Wellington

30/09/2013 - 12/10/2013

"Strong structure supports Monster improv..

"Excellent incorporation of ‘ask fors’..

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