March 4, 2012

READ RAW 2012 – REHEARSED PLAY READINGS The Auckland Playwrights Collective and STAMP are pleased to announce the return of Read Raw at The Edge, first Sundays of each month…

READ RAW 2012 – REHEARSED PLAY READINGS The Auckland Playwrights Collective and STAMP are pleased to announce the return of Read Raw at The Edge, first Sundays of each month April–Sept. Presented in association with THE EDGE Public Programmes.

February 28, 2012

SEEING MORE OF NZ ACTORS ON SCREEN FREE to actors, agents and industry professionals Film NZ and the NZ Film Commission are sponsoring this seminar series which is FREE to…

SEEING MORE OF NZ ACTORS ON SCREEN FREE to actors, agents and industry professionals Film NZ and the NZ Film Commission are sponsoring this seminar series which is FREE to professional actors and to industry professionals.

February 23, 2012

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY’S ‘NEXT BIG THING’ YOUTH COMPANY AUDITION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE NEXT BIG THINGAfter three amazing years of Young and Hungry, we are ready for the…

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY'S 'NEXT BIG THING' YOUTH COMPANY AUDITION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE NEXT BIG THING After three amazing years of Young and Hungry, we are ready for the NEXT BIG THING!

February 22, 2012

VALE – IANTHE TAYLOR, Widow of Fortune Theatre Artistic Director, Anthony (Tony) Taylor The death has occurred of Ianthe Taylor, widow of 1984-5 Fortune Theatre Artistic Director, Anthony (Tony)Taylor(1937–2009).

VALE – IANTHE TAYLOR, Widow of Fortune Theatre Artistic Director, Anthony (Tony) Taylor The death has occurred of Ianthe Taylor, widow of 1984-5 Fortune Theatre Artistic Director, Anthony (Tony)Taylor(1937–2009).

February 22, 2012

LEONE (LEE) HATHERLY REMEMBERED Leone Hatherly, actor, comedian, radio announcer, writer, mother and larger-than-life personality, died at 3.15pm 21 February 2012 at Wellington Public Hospital, age 73, as a result…

LEONE (LEE) HATHERLY REMEMBERED Leone Hatherly, actor, comedian, radio announcer, writer, mother and larger-than-life personality, died at 3.15pm 21 February 2012 at Wellington Public Hospital, age 73, as a result of complications after a fall. Once beloved as the mellifluous voice of late night / early morning National Radio, then as the honey-toned hostess of Hens' Teeth shows ...

February 22, 2012

PUBLIC MEETING: AUCKLAND’S NEW WATERFRONT THEATRE 6.30pm, Thursday 1 March You may have noticed that the plans for the proposed waterfront theatre were back before Auckland Council recently. Support for…

PUBLIC MEETING: AUCKLAND'S NEW WATERFRONT THEATRE 6.30pm, Thursday 1 March You may have noticed that the plans for the proposed waterfront theatre were back before Auckland Council recently. Support for the project was re-affirmed and an extension of time was granted in order to continue fundraising, planning and other activities ...

February 17, 2012

NOMINATIONS TO BIG ‘A’ AWARDS 2012 A new award recognising the artistic achievements of a disabled or sensory-impaired artist is one of six award categories in the Big ‘A’ Awards…

NOMINATIONS TO BIG ‘A’ AWARDS 2012 A new award recognising the artistic achievements of a disabled or sensory-impaired artist is one of six award categories in the Big ‘A’ Awards 2012, presented every year by Arts Access Aotearoa at a ceremony in the Banquet Hall of Parliament. Nominations to this year’s Big ‘A’ Awards are now open.

February 14, 2012

HUNGARIAN PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTRESS SEEK NZ DIRECTOR AND CO-PRODUCTION Playmarket has just received the following curious query:”I am writing on the behalf of Zsolt Pozsgai, since I am a native…

HUNGARIAN PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTRESS SEEK NZ DIRECTOR AND CO-PRODUCTION Playmarket has just received the following curious query: "I am writing on the behalf of Zsolt Pozsgai, since I am a native English speaker. My name is Waleska and I am the actress from Hungary who is playing Liselotte, in his play, Liselotte in May. Zsolt told me you might know a director from New Zealand who would be interested in doing a co-production with us.

February 14, 2012

ENTER THE BANANA: a playwrights’ development programmeThe inaugural Banana Boat Retreat is done and dusted, and we are buzzing with enthusiasm with our next thingie!We’re proud to announce Enter the…

ENTER THE BANANA: a playwrights' development programme The inaugural Banana Boat Retreat is done and dusted, and we are buzzing with enthusiasm with our next thingie! We're proud to announce Enter the Banana – a development stream offering structured support and active development to two hungry playwrights.

February 13, 2012

ATC POSITION AVAILABLE: DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to employ a Development Co-Ordinator to provide a high level of day-to-day administrative support for fundraising activities and to assist…

ATC POSITION AVAILABLE: DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATOR Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to employ a Development Co-Ordinator to provide a high level of day-to-day administrative support for fundraising activities and to assist the Development Manager to develop and maintain strong positive relationships with donors, sponsors, funders and other stakeholders.

February 12, 2012

David Armstrong Smiles 02 March 1935 – 30 January 2012 Four Seasons Theatre in Whanganui played an important role in the development of professional theatre inNew Zealand. It was founded…

David Armstrong Smiles 02 March 1935 - 30 January 2012 Four Seasons Theatre in Whanganui played an important role in the development of professional theatre inNew Zealand. It was founded by David Smiles, who also made a great impact with schools tours of Children’s Art Theatre (CAT). David passed away on 30 January 2012.

February 10, 2012

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND: SENIOR ARTS ADVISER – THEATRE Do you want to be part of a creative and dynamic organisation and have the chance to make an impact on the…

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND: SENIOR ARTS ADVISER – THEATRE Do you want to be part of a creative and dynamic organisation and have the chance to make an impact on the development of theNew Zealandtheatre sector?

February 10, 2012

DEIRDRE TARRANT TO STEP BACK Last Dance The founder/director of Footnote Dance, Deirdre Tarrant, will present her final seasons for the company this year. Tarrant told her Board of this…

DEIRDRE TARRANT TO STEP BACK Last Dance The founder/director of Footnote Dance, Deirdre Tarrant, will present her final seasons for the company this year. Tarrant told her Board of this decision in 2011 and has been actively involved in their plans for succession.

February 10, 2012

APAM TO CONNECT NZ ARTS COMPANIES WITH THE WORLD Performing arts companies from New Zealand(Spinning Sun, Atamira Dance Company, Jumpboard Productions) are among the 50-strong company line-up that will showcase…

APAM TO CONNECT NZ ARTS COMPANIES WITH THE WORLD Performing arts companies from New Zealand(Spinning Sun, Atamira Dance Company, Jumpboard Productions) are among the 50-strong company line-up that will showcase their talents at the 10th Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) to be held in Adelaide later this month.

February 8, 2012

A CALL OUT TO NZ PERFORMANCE ARTISTS TO JOIN THE NEW MOVEMENTThe New Performance Festival proudly presents three workshops by exceptional tutors offering their expertise on performance that merge different…

A CALL OUT TO NZ PERFORMANCE ARTISTS TO JOIN THE NEW MOVEMENT The New Performance Festival proudly presents three workshops by exceptional tutors offering their expertise on performance that merge different skills.

February 2, 2012

AUDITION NOTICE: Touring Role with Red Leap Theatre’s Award Winning Production ofTHE ARRIVAL Opportunityexists for a role in the touring company of THE ARRIVAL, the award winning show created by…

AUDITION NOTICE: Touring Role with Red Leap Theatre’s Award Winning Production of THE ARRIVAL Opportunityexists for a role in the touring company of THE ARRIVAL, the award winning show created by Red Leap Theatre.

February 1, 2012

‘COMING UP’ FEATURE LAUNCHED ON THEATREVIEW Today, 1 Feb 2012, we have launched a ‘Coming Up’ ticker on the Theatreview homepage. If you click on a title you will access…

‘COMING UP’ FEATURE LAUNCHED ON THEATREVIEW Today, 1 Feb 2012, we have launched a ‘Coming Up’ ticker on the Theatreview homepage. If you click on a title you will access the production page.

February 1, 2012

CNZ GRANTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ARTS Fortune Theatre in Dunedin is opening its doors to blind and vision-impaired audiences by providing six audio-described performances of its plays in 2012,…

CNZ GRANTS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO ARTS Fortune Theatre inDunedinis opening its doors to blind and vision-impaired audiences by providing six audio-described performances of its plays in 2012, supported by a one-off $3000 grant from Creative New Zealand.

January 30, 2012

THE STATE OF PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND RUTH SPENCER Sunday Star Times, 29 Jan 2011 The sound of hammers temporarily drowns out the Court Theatre’s artistic director Ross Gumbley. In…

THE STATE OF PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND RUTH SPENCER Sunday Star Times, 29 Jan 2011 The sound of hammers temporarily drowns out the Court Theatre's artistic director Ross Gumbley. In The Shed, the Court's brand new Christchurch premises, the public spaces are finished, but behind the scenes the work continues.

January 29, 2012

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS – a celebration of creative excellence – DISCUSSION AND SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS Background – by Patrick Davies For a number of years there had been a long discussion…

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS – a celebration of creative excellence – DISCUSSION AND SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS Background - by Patrick Davies For a number of years there had been a long discussion about the establishment of the Dunedin Theatre Awards that seemed stymied by the lack of someone to actually do it, and the minefield of how it might be achieved in a semi- and pro- environment.

January 29, 2012

NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012 (Wellington)A fierce, feisty, fabulous, Fringe Festival is ready to roll out some colourful mayhem in the Cultural Capital, 10 February until 3 March 2012.

NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012 (Wellington) A fierce, feisty, fabulous, Fringe Festival is ready to roll out some colourful mayhem in the Cultural Capital, 10 February until 3 March 2012.

January 27, 2012

CENTREPOINT THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RESIGNSPalmerston North Theatre Trust announces with regret the resignation of popular Artistic Director Kate Louise Elliott after three and a half years in the role.

CENTREPOINT THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RESIGNS Palmerston North Theatre Trust announces with regret the resignation of popular Artistic Director Kate Louise Elliott after three and a half years in the role.

January 27, 2012

NEW PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL – 17-25 February, Auckland. Immerse yourself in a boundary-smashing 9 day festival where local New Zealand artists join forces with international acts to push the boundaries of…

NEW PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL - 17-25 February, Auckland. Immerse yourself in a boundary-smashing 9 day festival where local New Zealand artists join forces with international acts to push the boundaries of theatre, dance, music and art.