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Le Sud

Hamilton, Christchurch, , Wellington, Wanaka, Dunedin

29/04/2009 - 11/10/2010

"A comedy of manners, not politics..

"Kiwis with a taste of French..

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CARNIVAL HOUND

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson

23/04/2009 - 13/10/2013

"Distorted realities..

"Loss, struggle and conflict lightened by wit and humour..

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SEASONS

Wellington

11/04/2009 - 12/10/2013

"A wonderland of learning and entertainment..

"Fresh and inspiring delights..

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Adam Page Solo

Wellington

18/02/2009 - 01/03/2009

"Coming the raw kumara..

"Very real talent in improvised show..

A Most Outrageous Humbug

Wellington

20/02/2009 - 29/05/2009

"A scintillating and impassioned homage..

"Memorable theatre on many levels..

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Poly-zygotic

Wellington

13/02/2009 - 07/05/2009

"Greater clarity and polish in cheery hour of cultural stereotyping..

"An enjoyable way to spend an hour..

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The Intricate Art of Actually Caring

Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, New Plymouth, Hastings, Hamilton, Wanaka

10/02/2009 - 28/06/2012

"On the road again..

"Deliciously laconic, funny and captivating..

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The Look of Love – Evocative/Provocative

Wellington

08/12/2008 - 18/12/2008

"An ideal anecdote to the overwrought cacophony of Christmas..

"Smooth as silk, full of emotion..

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The Little Dog Laughed

Wellington

07/11/2008 - 29/11/2008

"Smart, satirical, sharp..

"Slick Dog takes dig at Hollywood..

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Adagio

Wellington

10/10/2008 - 01/11/2008

"What a circus, what a show..

"Existential physical theatre: poignancy, wit, spectacle, danger..

Bare

Wellington, Auckland

23/09/2008 - 18/10/2008

"Reworked Bare still sizzles with warmth..

"Reworked Bare still sizzles with warmth..

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Whero’s New Net

Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington

13/09/2008 - 11/09/2009

"Net gain..

"Compelling net casting..

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Strike: Elemental

Wellington

03/07/2008 - 20/08/2011

"Subtle brilliance, visceral energy..

"A total workout for performers and audience..

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My Brilliant Divorce

Wellington

31/05/2008 - 11/04/2009

"A better version than the rest of the world has seen?..

"Conveniently packaged for mass consumption..

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Where We Once Belonged

Wellington, Auckland

08/03/2008 - 19/04/2008

"Humour and pace replace novel irony and ambiguity..

"The discomfort of change: moving and funny..

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Marilyn: Forever Blonde

Wellington, Auckland

06/03/2008 - 19/04/2008

"Charming Marilyn..

"“For a moment Monroe is almost a real woman”..

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Te Karakia

Auckland, Wellington

27/02/2008 - 08/03/2009

"Deep, strong and moving..

"Moral dilemmas dramatised through love story..

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2b or nt 2b?

Wellington

18/02/2008 - 10/05/2008

"Comic gem from a serious subject..

"An excellent idea, intelligently realised..

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PAUA

Wellington

19/01/2008 - 16/02/2008

"The price of paua..

"Action, intrigue, overt physicality with political/ecological message makes for a must-see winner..

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On The Conditions and Possibilities of Helen Clark taking me as her Young Lover

Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin

15/01/2008 - 27/09/2008

"Meros for office!..

"Perfect timing..

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Urinetown: The Musical

Wellington

17/11/2007 - 22/12/2007

"Funny send-up and gutsy performances..

"Energetic direction and performances..

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A Night with Beau Tyler

Auckland, Wellington

02/11/2007 - 23/05/2009

"A wild night of gimmicks..

"Powerful comedy..

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