May 28, 2007

OLD MATES TO PLAY LEAR IN DIFFERENT PRODUCTIONS A WEEK APART IN WELLINGTON The Royal Shakespeare Company’s all-reviewers-barred, full frontal Ian McKellen King Lear will not be the only production…

OLD MATES TO PLAY LEAR IN DIFFERENT PRODUCTIONS A WEEK APART IN WELLINGTON The Royal Shakespeare Company's all-reviewers-barred, full frontal Ian McKellen King Lear will not be the only production of the play in New Zealand this August. The week before the RSC production opens in Wellington (at the Westpac St James), The Bacchanals-Fortune Theatre co-production of King Lear will play five performances only Te Whaea theatre (see below for further details), with Edward Petherbridge in the title role.

May 27, 2007

Blackbird: the forum. This is for those who have seen BLACKBIRD and want to share their thoughts and feelings on any aspect

Blackbird: the forum. This is for those who have seen BLACKBIRD and want to share their thoughts and feelings on any aspect

May 26, 2007

THUMBS UP FOR FRED CONTENDERS The 2007 International Comedy Festival is delighted to announce Ewen Gilmour, Te Radar and Dai Henwood as this year’s nominees for THE FRED AWARD. Named…

THUMBS UP FOR FRED CONTENDERS The 2007 International Comedy Festival is delighted to announce Ewen Gilmour, Te Radar and Dai Henwood as this year’s nominees for THE FRED AWARD. Named in honour of ex-pat comedian John Clarke THE FRED AWARD heralds those that have a recognized career in NZ Comedy and are ready to unleash their talent on the international scene ...

May 25, 2007

PROMOTING NEW ZEALAND PERFORMING ARTS TO THE WORLD Creative New Zealand is leading a team of producers and agents to attend a major international market for the performing arts of…

PROMOTING NEW ZEALAND PERFORMING ARTS TO THE WORLD Creative New Zealand is leading a team of producers and agents to attend a major international market for the performing arts of the Asia Pacific region. The Asian Arts Mart, in Singapore from 31 May – 4 June, provides an opportunity for presenting and selling New Zealand performing arts and ...

May 23, 2007

Rothwell and Mainstream. Judith Dale writes in her review of Deliver Us that the mainstream theatres arent up to it (ie doing a Rothwell). I would prefer to think “aren’t…

Rothwell and Mainstream. Judith Dale writes in her review of Deliver Us that the mainstream theatres arent up to it (ie doing a Rothwell). I would prefer to think "aren't up for it" would be fairer.

May 21, 2007

A ROYAL GIFT The Royal New Zealand Ballet is giving The New Dowse over 30 costumes and 200 design drawings by internationally acclaimed designer Kristian Fredrikson.

A ROYAL GIFT The Royal New Zealand Ballet is giving The New Dowse over 30 costumes and 200 design drawings by internationally acclaimed designer Kristian Fredrikson.

May 17, 2007

DELIVER US: the forum. My review of Deliver Us by Paul Rothwell has provoked 21 Comments from 13 participants (so far)

DELIVER US: the forum. My review of Deliver Us by Paul Rothwell has provoked 21 Comments from 13 participants (so far)

May 13, 2007

Tiny type. The Made in New Zealand review includes: “It is a shame that the attractively produced programmes cannot be read by many

Tiny type. The Made in New Zealand review includes: "It is a shame that the attractively produced programmes cannot be read by many

May 13, 2007

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival plays Auckland 4 – 27 May and Wellington 7 – 26 May. The Nationwide programme includes the Comedy Convoy, which plays New Plymouth 20…

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival plays Auckland 4 - 27 May and Wellington 7 - 26 May. The Nationwide programme includes the Comedy Convoy, which plays New Plymouth 20 May, Hamilton 21 May, Rotorua 22 May, Greymouth 23 May, Nelson 24 May, Blenheim 25 May, Christchurch 26 May.

May 10, 2007

When does theatre work? At John’s suggestion, the intention here is to consolidate and continue some of the interesting issues raised in the prior mega-forum about devised theatre

When does theatre work? At John's suggestion, the intention here is to consolidate and continue some of the interesting issues raised in the prior mega-forum about devised theatre

May 8, 2007

Tedancari Dance Company – Workshop. “9th Workuba 2007” – Buenos Aires, Argentina International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop   September 8 – September 22, 2007  

Tedancari Dance Company - Workshop. "9th Workuba 2007" - Buenos Aires, Argentina International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop   September 8 - September 22, 2007  

May 4, 2007

NBR NEW ZEALAND OPERA Lucia di Lammermoor The NZI Winter Season This passionate story of star-crossed lovers is played out amid the wild landscapes of a Scotland split by blood-feuds.…

NBR NEW ZEALAND OPERA Lucia di Lammermoor The NZI Winter Season This passionate story of star-crossed lovers is played out amid the wild landscapes of a Scotland split by blood-feuds. The stunning star of 2005's La Traviata, Elvira Fatykhova, returns to New Zealand's stages as Lucia. Creating this new production is award-winning director Lindy Hume ...

May 3, 2007

The Duty of a Playwright? Torture in Lebanon via a Toronto Stage: The duty of an artist is to place art on a higher level than history.

The Duty of a Playwright? Torture in Lebanon via a Toronto Stage: The duty of an artist is to place art on a higher level than history.

May 1, 2007

Richard McBeef. The one-act ‘play’ Richard McBeef by Virginia Tech killer Cho Seung-Hui has been posted on the internet. Click on the title to read it (on a site called…

Richard McBeef. The one-act 'play' Richard McBeef by Virginia Tech killer Cho Seung-Hui has been posted on the internet. Click on the title to read it (on a site called The Smoking Gun).

May 1, 2007

ALMOST A BIRD THEATRE COLLECTIVE HEADS TO THE NETHERLANDS TO PERFORM AT THE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL OEROL A cast of six Kiwi actors is off to The Netherlands with a…

ALMOST A BIRD THEATRE COLLECTIVE HEADS TO THE NETHERLANDS TO PERFORM AT THE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL OEROL A cast of six Kiwi actors is off to The Netherlands with a stunning production of Life as Antigone to perform at part of the International Arts Festival Oerol.

April 29, 2007

‘Kissing Bone’: the wrightings of Rothwell. In an earlier forum – The Duty of a Playwright – I floated some ideas about playwrights, what they do, and why, and quoted…

'Kissing Bone': the wrightings of Rothwell. In an earlier forum - The Duty of a Playwright - I floated some ideas about playwrights, what they do, and why, and quoted Robert Fisk in The Independent Online

April 26, 2007

CLASSIC NZ PLAY TOURS NORTH ISLAND Classic New Zealand play The End of The Golden Weather takes to the road in May and June this year, performing in 13 centres…

CLASSIC NZ PLAY TOURS NORTH ISLAND Classic New Zealand play The End of The Golden Weather takes to the road in May and June this year, performing in 13 centres throughout the North Island ... directed by Mark Clare and produced by Graeme Bennett, featuring former Neighbours star, and New Zealand actor, Stephen Lovatt.

April 20, 2007

Black Grace: AMATA. Further to the Black Grace review and comments, here are links to other reviews

Black Grace: AMATA. Further to the Black Grace review and comments, here are links to other reviews

April 20, 2007

Provocative New Plays Ready for Tasting The Court Theatre is pleased to offer Christchurch theatre enthusiasts a dynamic series of Sunday afternoon rehearsed play readings as part of The Forge’s…

Provocative New Plays Ready for Tasting The Court Theatre is pleased to offer Christchurch theatre enthusiasts a dynamic series of Sunday afternoon rehearsed play readings as part of The Forge’s inaugural 2007 season. With a commitment to things new and innovative The Forge is ideally placed to present “works in progress” and to invite public discussion following performances, acknowledging the valuable contribution feedback can make to ongoing script development.

April 3, 2007

Tax Exemptions For Artists And Their Creative Outputs When Exhibited, Published Or Otherwise Produced In Public Arenas

Tax Exemptions For Artists And Their Creative Outputs When Exhibited, Published Or Otherwise Produced In Public Arenas

April 1, 2007

Exclusive to theatreview! Applications and feedback invited for exciting new initiative! [NOTE: This was an April Fool’s gag and is left here a) for posterity and b) because, apart from…

Exclusive to theatreview! Applications and feedback invited for exciting new initiative! [NOTE: This was an April Fool's gag and is left here a) for posterity and b) because, apart from the absurd criteria bit, it's not a bad fantasy.] TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ARTISTS AND THEIR CREATIVE OUTPUTS WHEN EXHIBITED, PUBLISHED OR OTHERWISE PRODUCED IN PUBLIC ARENAS

March 16, 2007

A BUSINESS CASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. The recent Staging The Future II symposium was shocked to discover that the performing arts are not included in the government definition of…

A BUSINESS CASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. The recent Staging The Future II symposium was shocked to discover that the performing arts are not included in the government definition of Creative Industries!

March 13, 2007

Season Thoughts. So what do people think of the various theatres around New Zealand’s up and coming shows

Season Thoughts. So what do people think of the various theatres around New Zealand’s up and coming shows