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.

January 27, 2012

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: CENTREPOINT THEATRE After three and half years of juggling a long-distance relationship , Kate Louise Elliott is leaving Centrepoint Theatre to go home . We will really miss…

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: CENTREPOINT THEATRE After three and half years of juggling a long-distance relationship , Kate Louise Elliott is leaving Centrepoint Theatre to go home . We will really miss her but it means a brilliant opportunity awaits the next up and coming aspiring Artistic Director.

January 26, 2012

Short + Sweet Dance = The Biggest Little Dance Festival in The World! Five days, six shows of new dance works from some of New Zealand’s hottest emerging and established…

Short + Sweet Dance = The Biggest Little Dance Festival in The World! Five days, six shows of new dance works from some of New Zealand’s hottest emerging and established dance practitioners. No dance longer than 10 minutes!

January 20, 2012

BANANA BOAT WRITERS RETREAT 2012 The BANANA BOAT is a collective of Maori and Pasifika Writers The Banana Boat Writers Group, in association with Auckland City Council Creative Communities, are…

BANANA BOAT WRITERS RETREAT 2012 The BANANA BOAT is a collective of Maori and Pasifika Writers The Banana Boat Writers Group, in association with Auckland City Council Creative Communities, are proud to announce that submissions are now welcome for places on a four day writers retreat.

October 21, 2011

‘DOWNSTAGE SEEKING BAILOUT OF $90,000’ Cash-strapped Downstage Theatre wants Wellington ratepayers to provide a $90,000 bailout so it can continue to operate. Wellington City Council will consider the funding request…

‘DOWNSTAGE SEEKING BAILOUT OF $90,000’ Cash-strapped Downstage Theatre wants Wellington ratepayers to provide a $90,000 bailout so it can continue to operate. Wellington City Council will consider the funding request on Wednesday. If granted, it would allow New Zealand’s oldest professional theatre company to remain open until January – when $298,000 funding from Creative New Zealand falls due.

September 24, 2011

Work visa changes for entertainers. New immigration instructions and processes announced for entertainers, performing artists, film and video production crew, and associated support personnel – frequently asked questions and answers

Work visa changes for entertainers. New immigration instructions and processes announced for entertainers, performing artists, film and video production crew, and associated support personnel – frequently asked questions and answers

September 23, 2011

Summer Shakespeare Auditions. Summer Shakespeare 2012 presents Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s most romantic and hilarious comedies.

September 15, 2011

Havana, Cuba, International Modern & Afrolatin Dance Workshop, 2012

August 1, 2011

Rosalie Carey, 1921 – 2011. ROSALIE Carey was the brightest of lights in Dunedin in the 1960s and 1970s. The co-founder, with late husband Patric Carey, of the pioneering Globe…

Rosalie Carey, 1921 - 2011. ROSALIE Carey was the brightest of lights in Dunedin in the 1960s and 1970s. The co-founder, with late husband Patric Carey, of the pioneering Globe Theatre illuminated and revolutionised theatre in New Zealand. The Globe was the first purpose-built theatre run by professional directors in the country

June 30, 2011

Downstage submissions are open. What are we looking for? At Downstage we want to connect great ideas with audiences. We’re interested in is the thinking behind your project and what…

Downstage submissions are open. What are we looking for? At Downstage we want to connect great ideas with audiences. We're interested in is the thinking behind your project and what you're trying to achieve. Let's see if we can make it happen

June 27, 2011

From Vision to the Stage – A Producing in the Performing Arts Forum. Wellington is a creative hub with an abundance of talent. How does a great idea go from…

From Vision to the Stage - A Producing in the Performing Arts Forum. Wellington is a creative hub with an abundance of talent. How does a great idea go from the visioning stage to being experienced by an audience?

June 14, 2011

cheap photos…I’m a photographer based in Wellington. I have taken a lot of head shots for actors and the latest Long Cloud Youth Theatre publicity photos

cheap photos...I'm a photographer based in Wellington. I have taken a lot of head shots for actors and the latest Long Cloud Youth Theatre publicity photos

May 9, 2011

TIM ELIOTT 1935 – 2011. The voice has died. The rest is silence. Good night sweet Tim …

TIM ELIOTT 1935 - 2011. The voice has died. The rest is silence. Good night sweet Tim …

April 17, 2011

BARRY LAKEMAN 1949 – 2011. Multi-faceted performer dies  

BARRY LAKEMAN 1949 – 2011. Multi-faceted performer dies 

March 29, 2011

Frank Whitten obituary. Actor, teacher and founder of the Common Stock theatre group

Frank Whitten obituary. Actor, teacher and founder of the Common Stock theatre group

March 18, 2011

Graeme Tetley. “A great voice of New Zealand Stories” dies

Graeme Tetley. "A great voice of New Zealand Stories" dies

January 10, 2011

BARRY LAKEMAN 1949 – 2011 There will be a celebration of Barry’s life at Downstage at 4.00pm on Friday 21 January. We’d love to see whoever can be there.

BARRY LAKEMAN 1949 – 2011 There will be a celebration of Barry's life at Downstage at 4.00pm on Friday 21 January. We’d love to see whoever can be there.

November 6, 2010

Lewis Rowe. A fitting tribute to Lewis Rowe, led by Ginette MacDonald and organised by Colleen McColl, saw the memorable thespian off in fine style at Circa Theatre

Lewis Rowe. A fitting tribute to Lewis Rowe, led by Ginette MacDonald and organised by Colleen McColl, saw the memorable thespian off in fine style at Circa Theatre

October 15, 2010

Producing in the Performing Arts – Free Forum Wellington. From Idea to Public Performance: Imagine, Harness, Realise.

Producing in the Performing Arts - Free Forum Wellington. From Idea to Public Performance: Imagine, Harness, Realise.

September 3, 2010

Afro-Cuban & Afro-Latin Dances. 16th Workuba 2011 –  Havana, Cuba, (International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop)

Afro-Cuban & Afro-Latin Dances. 16th Workuba 2011 –  Havana, Cuba, (International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop)

August 5, 2010

Rugby World Cup Festival Opportunities… here are opportunities for existing productions / programmes / projects / events to hook into RWC 2010 as a marketing tool

Rugby World Cup Festival Opportunities... here are opportunities for existing productions / programmes / projects / events to hook into RWC 2010 as a marketing tool

April 8, 2010

Downstage Industry Day – what do you want to know? On Saturday 1 May from 1-3pm, Downstage invites all performing arts practitioners and interested folks to its Industry Forum. 

Downstage Industry Day - what do you want to know? On Saturday 1 May from 1-3pm, Downstage invites all performing arts practitioners and interested folks to its Industry Forum.