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Prima Facie

Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North

18/06/2024 - 22/07/2025

"Experience this fantastic production and make the change..

"Sublime storytelling shaped for us by a theatre genius. A gift without ego...

The Extra

Nelson

09/03/2025 - 10/03/2025

"Delightfully blends laughter and thoughtfulness to capture the essence of teen relationships..

MODERN GOD

Auckland, Hamilton, Christchurch, Wellington

20/02/2025 - 15/03/2025

"Triumphant . . . fascinating, witty ... challenging exploration..

"Amazingly perceptive, thought-provoking, clever analysis, interpretation and questioning..

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Steiner and the Snake

Nelson

08/03/2025 - 09/03/2025

"Left with a newfound curiosity — and concern — about Steiner’s troubling philosophies..

The Night Has A Thousand Eyes

Dunedin

14/02/2025 - 16/02/2025

"Intimate reflection on night time escapades..

"Movement, fluidity, teasing with a glimpse..

Cheese Wraps and Blueberries

Nelson

08/03/2025 - 09/03/2025

"Balances humour with heartfelt moments in the tribulations and joys of motherhood..

Fist Club

Wellington

06/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"A beacon of hope, a call to action, a testament to the power of community..

a mixtape for maladies

Auckland

04/03/2025 - 23/03/2025

"Transported by glimpses of the past, the guise of the podcast delivers us deep into the stories..

"Music, memory and family - a simply outstanding production..

D' Things N Such

Wellington

04/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"Compelling performers – and three actors in search of a playwright?..

Airhorn!

Wellington

07/03/2025 - 07/03/2025

"A triumph of creativity, community and comedy; hilarious, heartfelt, unique..

Rubber Gloves: The Glad Rags Story

Nelson

06/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"A lot of fun with potential for a fuller and richer story..

Love; Mum

Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

04/03/2025 - 29/03/2025

"A celebration of friendship – I laugh and cry a lot..

"A heartfelt celebration of motherhood, and the power of Pacific wahine..

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POMMIE FUNNY FILLIES

Wellington

05/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"Silly, sardonic and relatable in a way only British comedy can be ..

Accordion Ryan's Pop Bangers

Wellington

05/03/2025 - 07/03/2025

"Thematically weaves songs and jokes into stories: an absolute treat..

The Wicked Winds of Wellywood

Global

14/02/2025 - 08/03/2025

"Good idea needs more work to satisfy the real murder mystery audience..

Sing me the Sweetest Songs

Wellington

04/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"Poignant, wholesome, fun, important and queer!..

Space Invaders

Dunedin, Wellington

19/03/2024 - 08/03/2025

"Intimate message bravely spread with humour, grace, skill and authenticity..

"Making hysterectomies hysterical..

THE KIDS MIGHT DIE (a tale told by an idiot)

Wellington, Nelson

05/03/2025 - 15/03/2025

"Flawless timing, crisp delivery, crafty interplay with the audience..

"Delighted that such talent serves as a salve in this era of idiocy..

Doormat

Wellington

05/03/2025 - 06/03/2025

"A different and fresh critique of capitalism..

Whanake

Wellington

05/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"Creative and engaging; brought to the stage with dedication and passion..

Temporal Aria

Wellington

05/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"Art form practice at its best..

APHRODI-TIM; The Divine Yet Slippery Art of Loving Yourself

Wellington

04/03/2025 - 08/03/2025

"True to life, pain and vulnerability – a gift..

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