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January 28, 2007
The pleasures of Parker. Dean, I mean. And my pleasures, not his. With a dramatist, screenwriter, journalist, historian, teller of tales and joyous, if acerbic, wit such as he, why…
The pleasures of Parker. Dean, I mean. And my pleasures, not his. With a dramatist, screenwriter, journalist, historian, teller of tales and joyous, if acerbic, wit such as he, why not give him a regular spot to comment on theatre, film, tv, storytelling, the theatre of absurd we call political life in NZ and whatever else takes his fancy?
January 22, 2007
SITE SPECIFIC LAUNCHES ITSELF Wellington theatre collective site-specific.co.nz – recipient of the Neogine Communication’s Arts Sponsorship 2007 – has announced the launch of their new website.
SITE SPECIFIC LAUNCHES ITSELF Wellington theatre collective site-specific.co.nz - recipient of the Neogine Communication's Arts Sponsorship 2007 - has announced the launch of their new website.
January 15, 2007
loonesco theatre workshop AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MASK – focusing on the simple techniques and skills needed to create and perform mask work.
loonesco theatre workshop AN INTRODUCTION TO BASIC MASK - focusing on the simple techniques and skills needed to create and perform mask work.
January 12, 2007
ACTOR LOUISE PETHERBRIDGE HONOURED The Globe Theatre, under the auspices of Globe stalwarts Brian and Rosemary Beresford, hosted a ceremony last month to celebrate the work of actor and director…
ACTOR LOUISE PETHERBRIDGE HONOURED The Globe Theatre, under the auspices of Globe stalwarts Brian and Rosemary Beresford, hosted a ceremony last month to celebrate the work of actor and director Louise Petherbridge.
January 1, 2007
Audition for two actors in Wellington … for a new play, Marley & Rachel & A Body Part, by Diane Spodarek (The Drunk Monologues, Fringe 06) to be performed at…
Audition for two actors in Wellington … for a new play, Marley & Rachel & A Body Part, by Diane Spodarek (The Drunk Monologues, Fringe 06) to be performed at The Paekakariki Fringe 2007 in February.
December 21, 2006
CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED The winners of the 15th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards were announced on 7 December 2006 at a function hosted by the Mayor of…
CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED The winners of the 15th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards were announced on 7 December 2006 at a function hosted by the Mayor of Wellington, Kerry Prendergast. It’s been a standout year ...
December 18, 2006
2006 COMEDY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Comedian Jeremy Elwood’s response to government health warnings on cigarette packets has won him the Gag of the Year Award at the 2006 NZ Comedy…
2006 COMEDY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Comedian Jeremy Elwood's response to government health warnings on cigarette packets has won him the Gag of the Year Award at the 2006 NZ Comedy Awards held in Auckland on Sunday 17 December. More than 120 comedians and supporters attended the black-tie ceremony at the Classic, including a large contingent from Wellington. A total of 16 awards were presented ...
December 18, 2006
GENERAL MANAGER AND BOARD APPOINTED TO AUCKLAND’S NEWEST THEATRE Q Theatre Company Ltd, the newly formed operating company managing Q Theatre [born of the New Theatre Initiative – NTi –…
GENERAL MANAGER AND BOARD APPOINTED TO AUCKLAND’S NEWEST THEATRE Q Theatre Company Ltd, the newly formed operating company managing Q Theatre [born of the New Theatre Initiative - NTi - ed.] is pleased to announce the appointment of its General Manager and Board.
December 5, 2006
Finalists Announced in the 6th Annual NZ Comedy Awards The NZ Comedy Guild is thrilled to announce the finalists for the only awards for live comedy in NZ.
Finalists Announced in the 6th Annual NZ Comedy Awards The NZ Comedy Guild is thrilled to announce the finalists for the only awards for live comedy in NZ.
November 27, 2006
BOLD MAORI PLAYWRIGHT WINS OUR NATIONAL THEATRE AWARD Auckland playwright Albert Belz is the winner of New Zealand’s most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, New Zealand’s…
BOLD MAORI PLAYWRIGHT WINS OUR NATIONAL THEATRE AWARD Auckland playwright Albert Belz is the winner of New Zealand’s most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, New Zealand’s playwrights’ organisation Playmarket has announced.
November 22, 2006
chappie tripps…What a marvellous list of shows and people that have been nominated for this years awards. As someone who nerdishly hounds the theatres around Wellington, I was delighted
chappie tripps…What a marvellous list of shows and people that have been nominated for this years awards. As someone who nerdishly hounds the theatres around Wellington,
November 20, 2006
CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD NOMINEES … By way of celebrating creative excellence and talent, the nominees have been selected from over 80 professional New Zealand productions performed in Wellington, by…
CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD NOMINEES ... By way of celebrating creative excellence and talent, the nominees have been selected from over 80 professional New Zealand productions performed in Wellington, by a panel of theatre critics from the following publications: New Zealand Listener, The Dominion Post, Capital Times & Theatreview ...
November 20, 2006
free HAMLET! coming to a hamlet hall near you (in greater Wellington) from 1 to 14 December. Simon Vincent plays the title role in a brand new Bacchanals production of…
free HAMLET! coming to a hamlet hall near you (in greater Wellington) from 1 to 14 December. Simon Vincent plays the title role in a brand new Bacchanals production of Shakespeare's HAMLET, directed by David Lawrence ...
November 17, 2006
Creative Activist Leaves Rich Legacy Sally Katherine Rodwell, 16.5.1950 – 15.10.2006 Sally Rodwell was an inspirational teacher, artist and leader who generously shared her passion, energy and creativity. A consummate…
Creative Activist Leaves Rich Legacy Sally Katherine Rodwell, 16.5.1950 – 15.10.2006 Sally Rodwell was an inspirational teacher, artist and leader who generously shared her passion, energy and creativity. A consummate performer and skilled director, Sally was also a mask-maker, puppeteer, costume maker, writer, illustrator, publisher and film-maker.
November 16, 2006
PANNZ 2007: New Zealand’s Performing Arts Market March 20th & 21st, 2007 Auckland, The Edge Producer Registration Deadline Extended to Friday December 8th.
PANNZ 2007: New Zealand's Performing Arts Market March 20th & 21st, 2007 Auckland, The Edge Producer Registration Deadline Extended to Friday December 8th.
November 3, 2006
Auckland Festival, AK07 “The Auckland Festival programme for 2007 is a winner. It’s diverse, challenging and exciting. I am very proud of what will be presented in March. Aucklanders can…
Auckland Festival, AK07 “The Auckland Festival programme for 2007 is a winner. It’s diverse, challenging and exciting. I am very proud of what will be presented in March. Aucklanders can look forward to the best Festival they’ve experienced yet!” Festival Director David Malacari, 1 November, 2006. Auckland Festival, AK07 Programme Highlights:
October 30, 2006
Mâori Theatre Hui, 2006 At Downstage Theatre, Wellington Saturday, November 4, 2006 9am – 4.30pm E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karanga, maha huri noa i te motu.…
Mâori Theatre Hui, 2006 At Downstage Theatre, Wellington Saturday, November 4, 2006 9am - 4.30pm E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karanga, maha huri noa i te motu. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa! Celebrate contemporary Maori theatre in Aotearoa, New Zealand! Five major panels will take place throughout the day. From the perspectives of the emerging to the established, from playwrights to directors, producers to actors, with a focus on local, national and global theatre!
October 27, 2006
22 AWARDS FAREWELL A SPECTACULAR SEASON OF DANCE
22 AWARDS FAREWELL A SPECTACULAR SEASON OF DANCE
October 20, 2006
When is a premiere a premiere? Quoting advertising for Otago Festival of the Arts: “My Heart is Bathed in Blood – The Fortune Theatre presents the première of Michelanne Forster’s…
When is a premiere a premiere? Quoting advertising for Otago Festival of the Arts: "My Heart is Bathed in Blood - The Fortune Theatre presents the première of Michelanne Forster's new play, My Heart is Bathed in Blood…" I have also seen advertising heralding this production as the world premiere. The point I wish to make is that I saw a production of this play in November 2004.
October 17, 2006
The late Sally Rodwell – her life and work will be celebrated this Sunday, 22nd October at The Studio, 146 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington (formerly The Space).
The late Sally Rodwell - her life and work will be celebrated this Sunday, 22nd October at The Studio, 146 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington (formerly The Space).
October 16, 2006
Masterclass. I don’t want to comment about the play but about John Smythe’s gratuitous comment that it was staged after “many years of National Party indifference to the arts”
Masterclass. I don't want to comment about the play but about John Smythe's gratuitous comment that it was staged after "many years of National Party indifference to the arts"
October 4, 2006
PLAYSTORY ‘MAGIC IN THE AIR’ Downstage Theatre Bar Saturdays at 11am 21 October – 16 December Tickets: $8 Door sales only www.downstage.co.nz
PLAYSTORY ‘MAGIC IN THE AIR’ Downstage Theatre Bar Saturdays at 11am 21 October – 16 December Tickets: $8 Door sales only www.downstage.co.nz
September 25, 2006
… Based on these recent accomplishments the star studded Auckland a cappella choir JUBILATION is back to perform for one night only at THE CONCERT CHAMBER, Auckland Town Hall on…
... Based on these recent accomplishments the star studded Auckland a cappella choir JUBILATION is back to perform for one night only at THE CONCERT CHAMBER, Auckland Town Hall on the 4th of November.
