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Panti Bliss in 'If These Wigs Could Talk'

Auckland

19/02/2025 - 23/02/2025

"A seamless narrative, unique, outrageous, serious & riotous, all at the same time..

For You to Know and Me to Find Out

Auckland, Wellington

06/08/2024 - 22/02/2025

"Hands down one of the best solo shows..

"Physical comedy delight from seasoned multidisciplinary performer..

Antonio!

Wellington, Auckland

29/07/2023 - 22/03/2025

"Showstopping songs, ingenious lyrics, great performances. Five stars!..

"Chaotic queer love stories burst with poppy catchiness..

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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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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..

TIMBERRR…!

Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland

08/04/2022 - 11/12/2024

"Classic follow-your-dream tale with unmistakably Kiwiana flavour..

"Assured, successful, warmly recommended..

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A Midsummer Night's Dream - Royal New Zealand Ballet

Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Auckland

12/10/2024 - 12/11/2024

"Curiosity piqued, this perfect Christmas confection presents our zesty national ballet company...

"The perfect storm of enchantment..

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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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Last Man Standing

Auckland

26/12/2024 - 30/12/2024

"Two excellent works of subtlety, tenderness and strength..

Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

08/11/2024 - 29/11/2024

"Consummate performers bring the goods..

A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Pop-up Globe

Auckland, Wellington

22/10/2024 - 16/11/2024

"‘Boisterous enthusiasm’: Pop-up Globe’s crowd-pleasing A Midsummer Night's Dream..

"Gives our attentiveness, empathy and imaginations free rein..

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Unitec Dance Showcase 2024

Auckland

14/11/2024 - 17/11/2024

"Exploration of our reverence for resilience..

CAMPING

Auckland

23/04/2016 - 07/12/2024

"Firing on all cylinders, hilarious, joyful, a perfect tonic – go see it!..

"A highly effective antidote..

How To Art

Auckland, Wellington

12/11/2024 - 01/03/2025

"Offers a great deal more than slip-on-a-banana-skin slapstick..

"Relentlessly funny and splendidly performed by the best bananas in the art business...

A Doll's House, Part 2

Auckland

14/11/2024 - 01/12/2024

"Thought-provoking and modern take on Ibsen's original...

The Tempestuous

Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington

13/06/2023 - 01/12/2024

"Ashton conjures a tale that’s as salutary as it is richly entertaining..

"Phenomenal energy, vivacity, versatility, inventiveness and humour..

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Raru e Maruakaītā

Auckland

01/11/2024 - 02/11/2024

"Powerful imagery and great performances in this traditional Kūki Airani fable...

The Kingdom of Bling

Auckland, Wellington

22/10/2024 - 22/10/2024

"A salutary and timely folk tale plus random fandom..

"A truly original experience hosted by a great entertainer..

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AIGA

Auckland, Nelson

20/03/2024 - 29/10/2024

"Well-deserved standing ovation for thought provoking, masterful and moving show..

"Superpower - held in utopic limbo space..

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