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GURU OF CHAI

Auckland & Wellington, Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wanaka, Auckland, NYC, USA, Christchurch, Raumati, Whangarei

11/02/2010 - 27/07/2025

"The story never lets you go until it ends..

"A unique, unpredictable and utterly captivating work of art..

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Prima Facie

Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Palmerston North

18/06/2024 - 25/07/2025

"Powerful lawyer to presser of charges brilliantly portrayed..

"An important play that emphasises how much theatre can be a vehicle for change..

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THE NEUROSPICE GIRLS

Dunedin

23/07/2025 - 27/07/2025

"Exploration of neurodivergence in engaging show..

"Neurodivergent Girlhood: Complexity without Clarity..

Home, Land & Sea

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch

24/07/2025 - 09/08/2025

"Evolving boundaries between ballet and contemporary dance, nature and culture, and a yearning collective gaze that leaves us wondering...

"Grounded, striking and impressive cross of contemporary & ballet- a beautiful celebration of 'home'...

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Rubber Gloves: The Glad Rags Story

Nelson, Takaka, Christchurch

06/03/2025 - 19/07/2025

"Sharp, cheeky and rich with character..

"Solid characters, funny one-liners, hilarious costumes – could use a more effective storyline..

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Kōpū

Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch

06/06/2023 - 26/07/2025

"Get ready to laugh, connect and feel the magic..

"A show that surrounds you with a strong manawāhine presence..

Illusionist Anthony Street

Wellington

20/07/2025 - 20/07/2025

"Leaves audience – including other illusionists – elated and animated..

MOANA Showcase 2025

Auckland

17/06/2025 - 17/06/2025

"Young dance makers redefining Pacific Contemporary dance in striking, graceful and powerful ways...

Romeo and Juliet ATC

Auckland

15/07/2025 - 09/08/2025

"An extraordinary production, one of the finest nights I have spent at the theatre...

The Ballad of Briar Grant

Wellington, Auckland, Palmerston North, Hastings, Christchurch

08/07/2025 - 09/08/2025

"A thought-provoking piece that prompts us to ask ourselves the big questions..

"Rich territory, skilled acting, killer quips..

Tekau

Wellington

15/07/2025 - 19/07/2025

"Improv that truly reflects the lives we live and observe..

Mate Ururoa

Wellington

11/07/2025 - 13/07/2025

"Bold, elegant and filled with mana..

"A testament to what can happen when insanity is defeated with wisdom and courage..

Before We Slip Beneath the Sea

Wellington, Palmerston North

12/10/2024 - 12/07/2025

"Heartfelt and political, moving and engrossing – truly immersive..

"An absorbing and salutary experience..

The Taming of the Shrew

Dunedin

10/07/2025 - 19/07/2025

"Retelling recontextualises a classic..

"Re-gendering a macho bully..

Suitcase Show

Wellington, Nelson, Hamilton, Auckland, Hawea, Dunedin

29/02/2024 - 12/07/2025

"Immensely watchable, intricately crafted, finely honed, a unique mix of unease and innocence...

"Exhilarating, macabre and whizz bang..

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Rongo Whakapā

Auckland

11/07/2025 - 13/07/2025

"An alluring performance debut, sensing touch through sublime movement, symbolic structure and human connectivity...

The Ballad of Maria Marten

Raumati

10/07/2025 - 19/07/2025

"Insightful, highly polished and imaginative..

My Puppet Who Sighs in Pearl Shavings

Wellington

08/07/2025 - 12/07/2025

"Sometimes laugh-out-loud funny and relatable, sometimes surreal and confusing..

The Fox

Wellington

09/07/2025 - 19/07/2025

"Works best in the interplay between the three characters together..

The Tantrum

Wellington

02/05/2023 - 05/07/2025

"Compelling and delightfully entertaining for all ages..

"The little people in the audience were enthralled..

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