February 15, 2007

FESTIVAL OF COLOUR ANNOUNCES 2007 PROGRAMME The Festival of Colour has lifted the curtain on its 2007 programme, revealing six days and nights of art, drama, music, comedy and dance…

FESTIVAL OF COLOUR ANNOUNCES 2007 PROGRAMME The Festival of Colour has lifted the curtain on its 2007 programme, revealing six days and nights of art, drama, music, comedy and dance from national and international artists and performers, set against the autumnal backdrop of Lake Wanaka.

February 12, 2007

Project Funding. Helen Clark’s much-touted cultural recovery package of 2000 has been good for recurrently funded organisations. But in the years since there has been no significant increase in project…

Project Funding. Helen Clark's much-touted cultural recovery package of 2000 has been good for recurrently funded organisations. But in the years since there has been no significant increase in project funding. Yet this is where the cutting edge is.

February 12, 2007

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND ARTS COUNCIL CHAIR TO TAKE UP NEW ROLE Christopher Doig, Chair of Creative New Zealand’s Arts Council, announced today that he is leaving this role to take…

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND ARTS COUNCIL CHAIR TO TAKE UP NEW ROLE Christopher Doig, Chair of Creative New Zealand’s Arts Council, announced today that he is leaving this role to take up a position as Executive Chairperson of a new opera company for Christchurch and the South Island.

February 10, 2007

Hotel Follys. Site-specific.co.nz link site at www.hoteltheatre.co.nz took me to a page of plush marketing and colourful display. But is this really Fringe?

Hotel Follys. Site-specific.co.nz link site at www.hoteltheatre.co.nz took me to a page of plush marketing and colourful display. But is this really Fringe?

February 8, 2007

TOI WHAKAARI FAREWELLS MIRANDA HARCOURT It is with great regret that Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School announces the resignation of our inspirational Head of Acting, Miranda Harcourt ONZM …

TOI WHAKAARI FAREWELLS MIRANDA HARCOURT It is with great regret that Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School announces the resignation of our inspirational Head of Acting, Miranda Harcourt ONZM ...

February 7, 2007

Between the lines I am indebted to Roger Hall for sending this on from Stephen Whitehouse, wherein some wit from the Guardian (of Monday January 29, 2007) offers alternative interpretations…

Between the lines I am indebted to Roger Hall for sending this on from Stephen Whitehouse, wherein some wit from the Guardian (of Monday January 29, 2007) offers alternative interpretations of critics' clichés. I, of course, cannot possibly comment ... - JS

February 7, 2007

Actors/performers wanted for THE CORNER OF 4am AND CUBA performing at BATS from 12-21 April

Actors/performers wanted for THE CORNER OF 4am AND CUBA performing at BATS from 12-21 April

February 7, 2007

AUDITIONS for ANOTHER PLANET by Sarah Delahunty Another Planet is a play about relationships aimed at 15 – 16 year olds. Funded by the Ministry of Social Development and sponsored…

AUDITIONS for ANOTHER PLANET by Sarah Delahunty Another Planet is a play about relationships aimed at 15 – 16 year olds. Funded by the Ministry of Social Development and sponsored by Family Planning, it will tour New Zealand secondary schools during 2007 and 2008.

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.