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Playmarket Metro (Mangere) reading 16/9 [more]
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DISTRACTION CAMP at BATS, Wellington
reviewed by John Smythe 1 Sep 2010 |
The puzzlement and pain of paradox
Named to suggest a different kind of concentration camp, Distraction Camp melds the paradoxes inherent in tango (the man’s leading liberates the woman, who gets to shine), with the opening scenes of Jean Genet’s The Balcony (which expose the reliance of church, justice and the military on the flourishing of evil, crime and unquestioning discipline). [more]
See also reviews by:
Whetu Fala
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THE CAPE at Centrepoint, Palmerston North
reviewed by John Ross 30 Aug 2010 |
Always-live
A kind of road play, this has four late-teens blokes driving north to witness the sunrise at Cape Te Reinga, with its episodes made up of their interactions and other experiences along the way, together with progressive disclosure of their individual natures and life-issues. [more]
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SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT: at Circa Two, Wellington
reviewed by John Smythe 29 Aug 2010 |
The simple yet effective art of storytelling
A tenuous connection with New Zealand, where our intrepid yarn-spinner may have spent a year, allows one of Circa’s many posters for Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – the amazing adventures of Louis de Rougement (as told by himself), to promote him as “NZ’s Biggest Liar”. [more]
See also reviews by:
Laurie Atkinson (The Dominion Post);
Lynn Freeman (Capital Times);
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AUNTIE & ME at James Hay Theatre, Christchurch
reviewed by Lindsay Clark 29 Aug 2010 |
Probable perceptions remain unrevealed
Setting aside the inauspicious beginning, it is difficult to read anything but commercial motives in the decision to perform this intimate study of human need in a venue where at least half the audience would have been unable to see the critical facial expressions of the two actors, although thanks to their microphones we pick up every breath. [more]
See also reviews by:
Ngaire Riley
Nik Smythe
Deb Meldrum
John Smythe
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EROS at The Forge at The Court Theatre, Christchurch
reviewed by Lindsay Clark 28 Aug 2010 |
No shortage of laughter
A world premier performance is always something of an event, and especially interesting when it is a ‘graduate’ of the local scheme, overseen by the Operate Trust and The Court’s Literary Manager, Elizabeth O’Connor. [more]
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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Basement Theatre, Auckland
reviewed by Karyn Cushen 27 Aug 2010 |
A remarkable triumph
Originally a solo performance, The Vagina Monologues has been subjected to an ever blossoming cast, with this particular production adopting a revolving cast of twenty renowned Auckland-based actresses, with only five performing on any given night. Similarly, each permutation is guided by a different director. Last night ... [more]
See also reviews by:
Janet McAllister (New Zealand Herald);
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WIP ’10 SHOWCASE #4 at Galatos, Auckland
reviewed by Julia Barry 26 Aug 2010 |
Beneficial testing ground
The promotional material for the fourth and final season of Works In Progress (W.I.P.) promises to ‘end on a high note’ this series of showcases for emerging choreographers and dancers. The performance on August 24 lives up to this expectation in fine fashion, with five very different and interesting choreographic works ... [more]
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DING DONG at Fortune Theatre, Dunedin
reviewed by Terry MacTavish 22 Aug 2010 |
Is unchallenging entertainment the answer?
French farce, the recipe as before. The programme blurb even sets out the ingredients: 2 husbands – 2 wives – 1 maid – 1 call girl – 1 apartment in Paris. It’s almost a challenge: do it yourself! Which I daresay would be easy enough if you thought it worthwhile ... [more]
See also reviews by:
Barbara Frame (Otago Daily Timesw);
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HAPPY DAYS at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, The Edge, Auckland
reviewed by Nik Smythe 22 Aug 2010 |
Pragmatic optimism v recalcitrance
Beautifully cast and making the best use of her throatily feminine voice, Robyn Malcolm’s Winnie is a bubbly old dear, whose apparently numerous years far outstrip her fresh, comparatively vibrant appearance. She wakes to a jarring school-bell type alarm, says her prayers and attends to her ablutions, all the while babbling observational platitudes as ... [more]
See also reviews by:
Paul Simei-Barton (New Zealand Herald);
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OPHELIA THINKS HARDER (EXCERPTS) at The Forge at The Court Theatre, Christchurch
reviewed by Lindsay Clark 22 Aug 2010 |
Romp’s infectious joy bypasses the big questions
In spite of its ongoing popularity, especially in schools, the appeal of Jean Betts’ cheeky cut and paste reconfiguration of Hamlet has never seemed an easy theatre piece to me. As a parody (where a lot of the fun of recognition abounds) it cannot take itself too seriously. As a platform for feminist perception, surely it should. [more]
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FERGUS AITKEN: TRUE STORIES & OTHER STUFF THAT PROBABLY ISN’T at Fringe Bar, Cnr Cuba & Vivian, Wellington
reviewed by John Smythe 21 Aug 2010 |
Laid back-style and content with a twist of physicality
I can’t help but wonder how many in the Fringe Bar audience first saw Fergus Aitken as Mr Fungus at a party, a fair or some other festivity over the past decade or two. Knowing his skills in physical comedy infuses his stand-up shtick with a subtle sense of anticipation ... [more]
See also reviews by:
Maryanne Cathro
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TOUCH COMPASS TRIPLE BILL at Concert Chamber - Town Hall, THE EDGE, Auckland
reviewed by Raewyn Whyte (New Zealand Herald) 20 Aug 2010 |
Ensemble meet challenge with new artistry
In their 2010 Triple Bill season of sophisticated, technically and emotionally challenging integrated dance works, the eight Touch Compass dancers are artistically assured, responding sensitively to the interpretive demands of their material, showing a high level of polish and proficiency, and a new level of maturity as an ensemble. [more]
See also reviews by:
Jack Gray
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16th Workuba 2011 – Havana, Cuba
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"I agree with most of what you say here - including and especially that it's the audience response in the momen..." - Ryan Reynolds [read full comment]
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I wish to help answer your question about why we don't, as..." - Ryan Reynolds [read full comment]
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30 Aug 2010 - MASTERCLASS in Contemporary ballet and company repertoire
The Edge, 28/9 - apply by 10/9.
BE QUICK - 20 places only! [more]
30 Aug 2010 - AUDITIONS FOR 2011 NATIONAL TOUR
of AWHI TAPU by ALBERT BELZ
“Two parts comedy, two parts tragedy and several shots of intense drama.”
We are seeking two actors:
One Male—NZ/ FIJIAN/INDIAN 18 - 28 years
One Female—MÂORI 18 - 28 years [more]
27 Aug 2010 - THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR AND CAST OF DISTRACTION CAMP following the performance at BATS on the Thursday 2nd September.
Tango, BDSM and SS role-play may seem an odd combination to feature in a theatre production, but Distraction Camp, a hit in Christchurch last year, and playing at BATS (Aug 31 – Sept 11), suggests they are remedies for a shared dis-ease. [more]
26 Aug 2010 - MAGDALENA AOTEAROA GATHERING – Art and Practice – 29 August 2010
Berhampore School Hall – 105 Britomart St, Berhampore
Programme [more]
25 Aug 2010 - ATC: THE NEXT STAGE 12 – 16 October
The Next Stage is Auckland Theatre Company Literary Unit’s annual festival of new work. Three new plays are selected for a week long workshop exploration and then revealed to audiences as work-in-progress in a short public season at The Musgrove Studio. [more]
24 Aug 2010 - READ THIS NOTICE
IT COULD MAKE YOUR SUMMER COMPLETE
Its that time of year again... The Wellington Fringe Festival is turning 21 next year and have confirmed their dates for 2 weeks of risky and frisky artistic mayhem. [more]
24 Aug 2010 - FRINGE – TURNING 21 IN 2011
The Fringe Arts Trust Board invites you to participate in our 21st birthday celebrations
Fringe Festival 2011! [the Wellington one – ed]
Friday 18 February to Saturday 5 March, 2011 [more]
23 Aug 2010 - PLAYMARKET METRO THEATRE PLAYREADING SERIES
HAVOC IN THE GARDEN
Lennie James and Massive Company
Auckland. A hill.
Five houses on a hill.
Five families in five houses on a hill.
One day in the life of five families in five houses on a hill.
One day and havoc in the garden. [more]
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