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KINKY BOOTS

Auckland, Wellington

25/05/2023 - 15/07/2023

"Still an absolute winner to blow out the winter chills..

"A joyful experience of spectacular singing and oh those fabulous boots..

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Joana Joy: Standing Still

Wellington

29/06/2023 - 30/06/2023

"Fearless, playful, intriguing and refreshing..

COSÌ FAN TUTTE

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

31/05/2023 - 02/07/2023

"Directorial insight and superbly balanced singing delivered with confidence and relish..

"Sparkling, sophisticated artifice..

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Prima Facie

Wellington

24/06/2023 - 22/07/2023

"'Something has to change': Standing ovation for Prima Facie at Circa..

"Dodge’s total conviction does great justice to a superbly wrought play..

Saved

Dunedin

22/06/2023 - 02/07/2023

"Violence essential to impact..

"A play that still has the power to shock..

How to Cook a Kiwi: Laura Bruce's "N to Z" of Aotearoa

Wellington, Dunedin

01/03/2022 - 23/06/2023

"Laura Bruce has a Recipe for Laughter..

Frangipani Perfume

Palmerston North

24/06/2023 - 13/07/2023

"A cleverly crafted, multi-layered play with breathtaking and exhilarating performances..

Prima Facie - Auckland

Auckland

21/06/2023 - 02/07/2023

"Kupe’s outstanding performance dissects painfully topical and relevant issues...

The Emperor's New Clothes 2023

Wellington

21/06/2023 - 01/07/2023

"Dense and complex work and easy to get lost along the way..

Destiny’s Cousin: The Reunion Spectacular

Wellington

20/06/2023 - 24/06/2023

"A big show on a tiny stage that the estimable cast can be well proud of..

THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT

Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua

30/03/2021 - 21/06/2023

"Me hoki whakamuri kia anga whakamua: Look to the past to move boldly to the future...

"Confronting realities and big themes that encourage us to look more deeply into them even after we have left the…..

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Arawhata

Wellington

16/06/2023 - 17/06/2023

"Many skilled and sensational performers..

MÎNOWIN

Wellington

14/06/2023 - 17/06/2023

"Celebration and sharing of their Indigenous artistry...

Next to Normal

Christchurch

17/06/2023 - 22/07/2023

"A thoughtful yet forceful creation, artfully balanced to translate the unspeakable into theatrical triumph..

DIRTY WORK - An Ode to Joy

Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga

16/06/2023 - 20/08/2023

"Indian Ink does it again…. Delightful on all levels..

"Strong character archetypes, serious misunderstandings, linguistic hijinks, physical misadventures, a touch of pathos and a heart-warming denouement..

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Flames: A Hip-Hop Musical

Wellington, Global

13/06/2023 - 09/09/2023

"Unique, refreshing and innovative hip-hop musical humor we all need in our lives..

"Good laughs, great vibes and fun entertainment..

KING LEAR - ATC

Auckland

13/06/2023 - 09/07/2023

"Michael Hurst at the height of his power in thundering production ..

"The tragedy emerges from a comedy-horror facade that becomes an engrossing psychological and cathartic journey..

THE WORLD'S FIRST LOVERS

Dunedin, Wellington

07/12/2022 - 17/06/2023

"An otherworldly experience: my body gets it, my brain does not..

"Multi-layered and generous storytelling..

A Darling Debut

Wellington

15/06/2023 - 15/06/2023

"Charming, sensuous and cheeky Jak supported by strong performers, brilliant writing, brilliant performing and music ..

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