January 18, 2012

PLAYWRIGHTS B4 25 CHANGE THE WORLD – WRITE A PLAY! We are interested in young writers who take risks and throw care to the wind, as well as those who write strong, conventional plays. Write about ANYTHING you like that matters to you in ANY way you like, for any…...

January 10, 2012

JOHN KEY PUTS NZ ARTISTS IN THEIR PLACE By Toby Manhire, NZ Listener Says the PM: “While our literary heroes may never challenge the glory and respect given to our All Blacks, we still need role models to inspire us.”...

January 2, 2012

WANT TO PUT ON A SHOW AT THE BASEMENT NEXT YEAR? Submissions now open for July-December 2012. Please get in touch if you’ve got something up your sleeve. We love collaborating with an artistic mixtape of theatre makers, dancers, visual artists, poets, musicians, comedians and everyone in between. We are…...

December 22, 2011

APPLICATIONS OPEN for DANCE WELLINGTON FESTIVAL June 7 – 17 2012. DUE: 17 JANUARY 2012 4pm by email to dancewellingtonfestival@gmail.com or drop off to Josephine O’Sullivan, Dance Wellington, Level 1, 61-69 Able Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Dance Wellington is set for June 2012 offering a new…...

December 21, 2011

A message from Neil Cox, General Manager, Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR), Christchurch: CHRISTMAS 2011… WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN!! Dear friends, It has been a ‘long time between drinks’ so to speak, but as we approach the festive season in Christchurch at the end of this tumultuous year that…...

December 20, 2011

FESTIVE GREETINGS AND THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YET ANOTHER RECORD YEAR! Huge thanks are due to the multitude of contributing theatre and dance critics who volunteered their services, in return for two free tickets, to write most of New Zealand�s 2011 professional theatre and dance output into history....

December 20, 2011

Naughty TOYS proves a hit for BATS Theatre Fundraiser! In the second annual Christmas Fundraiser for the beloved Wellington Theatre, TOYS brought together the theatre community for 14 performances of hilarious festive fun, fundraising over $5,000 for the BATS Theatre back stage and green room areas....

December 15, 2011

NEW NZ INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED New Zealand-born Shelagh Magadza will be the new Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival for 2014 and beyond. Ms Magadza was Artistic Director of the past four Perth International Arts Festivals. She was appointed after a highly competitive selection…...

December 13, 2011

A Shortcut to Happiness audio-described Recently – at Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre – one of the performances of A Shortcut to Happiness was audio described for the blind. Two of them reported to Roger Hall* on their experience....

December 12, 2011

Red Leap INCUBATOR 2012 Red Leap INCUBATOR is a weeklong workshop designed to mentor artists interested in making devised physical theatre, and to support the seeding of new work. This is an opportunity to work alongside Kate Parker, Julie Nolan and your peers to physically challenge and develop your ideas....

December 12, 2011

The HACKMAN Awards 2011 nominees and winners (in bold) are:...

December 12, 2011

THE 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS WINNERS PLan D is thrilled to announce the winners for the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards as announced at the ceremony held at the Playhouse Theatre. It was a fantastic event with everyone dolled up to the tens!...

December 9, 2011

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR POSTS AND EMAIL SUBMISSIONS – THE HACKMAN MEGA COMPUTER HAS BEEN WORKING OVERTIME COLLATING THE NOMINEES AND HERE THEY ARE:...

December 8, 2011

TEMPO DANCE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED The New Zealand Dance Festival Trust (NZDFT) is very excited to announce that Celia Walmsley has been appointed as Festival Director for the Tempo Dance Festival for 2012....

December 8, 2011

SILO 2000 + 12 THIS IS OUR FACE silotheatre.co.nz Silo Theatre hit 2011 out of the park last night as they welcomed 2012 into the fray with their exhilarating programme launch at the mighty Civic....

December 5, 2011

THE 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS NOMINEES PLan D is thrilled to announce the nominations for the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards as chosen by the Panel of Critics. This is an exciting step closer to what promises to be a spectacular industry night on Monday, 12th December.....

December 5, 2011

THE CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 ANNOUNCED At the Opera House on Sunday 4th December, the Wellington theatre community; the greater NZ theatre whanau and avid supporters attended the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2011....

December 5, 2011

CIRCA THEATRE 2012 SEASON: MUSIC, MAGIC AND MASTERPIECES Since 1976, Circa Theatre has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative theatres. Champions of quality playwriting and performance for 35 years, home and host to New Zealand’s most influential theatre-makers, Circa continues to lead New Zealand…...

December 3, 2011

The Winners of the Chapman Kip Theatre Awards at BATS Theatre were announced late night on Friday 2 December. Nominations and Winners are listed below (winners in bold)....

November 29, 2011

The 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards presented by PLan D Celebrating theatrical excellence PLan D is once again proud to bring you the festive climax to Dunedin’s theatrical year. After an incredibly successful inaugural splash and all-round good time last year the judging Panel has reconvened and the theatre providers have…...

November 29, 2011

YOUNG PACIFIC PERFORMERS FROM AUCKLAND INVITED TO WORLD THEATRE FESTIVAL A young Pacific Island theatre group from Auckland has been invited to perform at the prestigious World Theatre Festival which will be held at Brisbane’s Powerhouse in February 2012....

November 28, 2011

Toi Grad Rawiri Paratene wins Best Lead Actor Rawiri Paratene, Toi graduate and Kiwi acting legend, is on a roll at the moment. Probably best-known for his role in Whale Rider (Koro), he is also the first-ever Māori graduate from Toi, graduating from the acting course in 1972 and going…...

November 25, 2011

JACKSON FLIES TO BATS THEATRE’S RESCUE Movie mogul saves Bats Theatre Sir Peter Jackson has stepped in with a cheque at the last minute to save the tiny Bats Theatre, which has nurtured many of New Zealand’s big acting names....