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December 8, 2008

Chapman Tripp Nominees 08

Chapman Tripp Nominees 08

December 2, 2008

Economic downturn? What economic downturn? From the Sydney Morning Herald: “the Sydney Theatre Company broke its one-day box office sales record yesterday.

Economic downturn? What economic downturn? From the Sydney Morning Herald: "the Sydney Theatre Company broke its one-day box office sales record yesterday.

November 28, 2008

Whitirea Graduation Performance. Do go and see this performance at Pataka this week if you get the chance – these are a lively and talented group of dancers and we…

Whitirea Graduation Performance. Do go and see this performance at Pataka this week if you get the chance - these are a lively and talented group of dancers and we are so lucky to have them

November 23, 2008

The Chapman Tripp Awards. Yay. How much is it?

The Chapman Tripp Awards. Yay. How much is it?

November 19, 2008

But is it The NZ School of Dance? These are the questions worth addressing in the light of Lyne Pringle’s review of the NZ School of dance graduation performance: Does…

But is it The NZ School of Dance? These are the questions worth addressing in the light of Lyne Pringle's review of the NZ School of dance graduation performance: Does dance have a national identity or is it generically global?

November 17, 2008

Recharge: The Gathering 2009. Following on from the success of the previous two Gatherings, in 2009 the event will have the theme “Recharge”

Recharge: The Gathering 2009. Following on from the success of the previous two Gatherings, in 2009 the event will have the theme "Recharge"

November 7, 2008

CNZ Funding for Downstage. So Creative New Zealand is withdrawing recurrent funding from the Downstage Theatre Trust as of mid 2009

CNZ Funding for Downstage. So Creative New Zealand is withdrawing recurrent funding from the Downstage Theatre Trust as of mid 2009

November 6, 2008

ELECTION 08: (Performing) Arts Policies. As political parties release their arts policies, this Forum offers you a chance to engage critically, constructively, satirically … The focus for Theatreview is on…

ELECTION 08: (Performing) Arts Policies. As political parties release their arts policies, this Forum offers you a chance to engage critically, constructively, satirically … The focus for Theatreview is on the implications, in policy and practice, for the Professional Performing Arts.

October 6, 2008

“New Zealand” Fringe Festival. For many years, there has been a Fringe Festival in Wellington. It’s gone by the name of the “Fringe Festival”, usually with the city name “Wellington”…

"New Zealand" Fringe Festival. For many years, there has been a Fringe Festival in Wellington. It's gone by the name of the "Fringe Festival", usually with the city name "Wellington" somewhere associated with it

September 23, 2008

Dance Industry Strategy. The New Zealand Dance Industry Strategy was launched on 11 September 2008

Dance Industry Strategy. The New Zealand Dance Industry Strategy was launched on 11 September 2008

September 11, 2008

Psychology of Acting. I’m doing a study on the psychology of acting, there is a chance to win $100 just by filling in a short 10 minute online survey at…

Psychology of Acting. I'm doing a study on the psychology of acting, there is a chance to win $100 just by filling in a short 10 minute online survey at this address: http://www.surveymonkey.com

September 9, 2008

Stanislavsky Master Class… this may be of interest to you or someone you know. It is a chance to learn from a master international director and mentor,

Stanislavsky Master Class... this may be of interest to you or someone you know. It is a chance to learn from a master international director and mentor,

August 27, 2008

Tom Cardy, in his blog this morning: Why isn’t Wellington’s theatre community up in arms over the future of Downstage?

Tom Cardy, in his blog this morning: Why isn't Wellington's theatre community up in arms over the future of Downstage?

August 27, 2008

Original songs in American accents. In my Hinepau review I am remiss in not reprising my rant (see my Puss In Boots review) about songs sung in American accents. Why…

Original songs in American accents. In my Hinepau review I am remiss in not reprising my rant (see my Puss In Boots review) about songs sung in American accents. Why in Hinepau of all plays

August 19, 2008

Q Theatre – auckland. Today’s Herald (19/8/08) runs this article: Lights dimmed on next act in Q theatre saga

Q Theatre - auckland. Today's Herald (19/8/08) runs this article: Lights dimmed on next act in Q theatre saga

July 30, 2008

Following the recent ‘Conversation’ at BATS with Simon Ferry, facilitated by Christian Penny, (on the last Monday of each month) I was moved to email the producer, Briar Monro, with…

Following the recent 'Conversation' at BATS with Simon Ferry, facilitated by Christian Penny, (on the last Monday of each month) I was moved to email the producer, Briar Monro, with a question.

July 25, 2008

The Sainsbury Case. Thomas Sainsbury is clearly blessed – or cursed? – with a compulsion to make plays from his heightened responses to the world around and within him.

The Sainsbury Case. Thomas Sainsbury is clearly blessed - or cursed? - with a compulsion to make plays from his heightened responses to the world around and within him.

July 24, 2008

A Horse Story – Blinkers. What is happening at Auckland’s “The Basement” is great stuff – new, energetic, and in my view really exciting

A Horse Story - Blinkers. What is happening at Auckland's "The Basement" is great stuff - new, energetic, and in my view really exciting

June 24, 2008

Downstage’s New Vision. The vision for Downstage’s future is bold and exciting.  But it’s frustratingly short of details.

Downstage's New Vision. The vision for Downstage's future is bold and exciting.  But it's frustratingly short of details.

June 21, 2008

MONOLOGUES: reliving the past in the present tense v reporting on it in the past tense. This forum arises from the responses to my review of  Guardians (two alternating monologues…

MONOLOGUES: reliving the past in the present tense v reporting on it in the past tense. This forum arises from the responses to my review of  Guardians (two alternating monologues using past tense)

May 21, 2008

Could the EFA apply to plays? + arts funding matters in general. In today’s Capital Times Stephen Franks, ex-ACT MP, now the National candidate for Wellington Central asks: “If Downstage…

Could the EFA apply to plays? + arts funding matters in general. In today's Capital Times Stephen Franks, ex-ACT MP, now the National candidate for Wellington Central asks: "If Downstage puts on a return season of The Hollow Men in the run-up to the election, should production costs come out of the Labour Party's production budget?"

May 7, 2008

What is your experience with this? I saw that the Rebel Alliance theatre company is doing their entire upcoming Auckland season The Orderly as Pay What You Like. In other…

What is your experience with this? I saw that the Rebel Alliance theatre company is doing their entire upcoming Auckland season The Orderly as Pay What You Like. In other words you see the play and then pay whatever you want afterwards

April 24, 2008

New Programme Manager at Bats. Congrats

New Programme Manager at Bats. Congrats

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