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.

September 24, 2006

The Rivals and the Circa model. You can’t argue with bums on seats. I am reliably informed that THE RIVALS at Circa – which closes tonight – will have played…

The Rivals and the Circa model. You can't argue with bums on seats. I am reliably informed that THE RIVALS at Circa - which closes tonight - will have played to over 5,000 patrons and averaged almost 70% capacity. (These figures were offered mid-last week, when there were about 10 performances to go to complete the 32-show season.) This answers, then, my question: why this play now?

September 11, 2006

The Feast of New Theatre is a project devised by Operate Trust to both develop new works and assist in establishing a more extended basis for professional work in the…

The Feast of New Theatre is a project devised by Operate Trust to both develop new works and assist in establishing a more extended basis for professional work in the Christchurch. FoNT Director, Elizabeth O’Connor, says the term “Feast” is no accident as it reflects a desire to move away from a culture of deprivation to one of abundance ...

September 4, 2006

Sultan’s Elephant. Has anyone been following the latest Royal de Luxe?

Sultan's Elephant. Has anyone been following the latest Royal de Luxe?

August 30, 2006

Essential viewing on Rialto. The Rialto Channel run a brilliant series called ‘Inside the Actors Studio’. I just watched the episode featuring William H. Macy, and man was it good.

Essential viewing on Rialto. The Rialto Channel run a brilliant series called 'Inside the Actors Studio'. I just watched the episode featuring William H. Macy, and man was it good.

August 21, 2006

The Otago Festival of the Arts [6 – 14 October 2006] again envelops Dunedin in a magical whirlwind of captivating music, thought-provoking theatre, magical dance, side-splitting comedy, literature, visual arts…

The Otago Festival of the Arts [6 – 14 October 2006] again envelops Dunedin in a magical whirlwind of captivating music, thought-provoking theatre, magical dance, side-splitting comedy, literature, visual arts and much, much more.

August 21, 2006

The Tenth Adam Playreadings Sundays, 3pm August 13 – September 3, 2006 Downstage Theatre

The Tenth Adam Playreadings Sundays, 3pm August 13 - September 3, 2006 Downstage Theatre

August 14, 2006

Ian McMinn. “Funny he never married”, yes, Ian would have appreciated that very much. A man with a wicked sense of humour and a soul of compassion and love.

Ian McMinn. "Funny he never married", yes, Ian would have appreciated that very much. A man with a wicked sense of humour and a soul of compassion and love.

August 10, 2006

The full text of Ian McMinn’s obit is offered here to reinstate his sense of humour and omit the irrelevant statement, “He never married” – added by a DomPost editor.…

The full text of Ian McMinn's obit is offered here to reinstate his sense of humour and omit the irrelevant statement, "He never married" - added by a DomPost editor. (He was gay and referred to Graham Manson-Glover as his parnter although they did not live together.)

August 5, 2006

TEMPO Dance Festival – Auckland

TEMPO Dance Festival - Auckland

July 28, 2006

The Goat. Should a columnist who is an avowed non-theatre goer comment through hearsay on a play’s theme? I refer to Rosemary McLeod’s article in the DomPost last week

The Goat. Should a columnist who is an avowed non-theatre goer comment through hearsay on a play's theme? I refer to Rosemary McLeod's article in the DomPost last week

July 14, 2006

PENINSULA REACHES OUT Gary Henderson’s PENINSULA will feature at the Brisbane Festival next week playing at The Visy Theatre, The Powerhouse 20, 21 and 22 July 2006

PENINSULA REACHES OUT Gary Henderson's PENINSULA will feature at the Brisbane Festival next week playing at The Visy Theatre, The Powerhouse 20, 21 and 22 July 2006

July 11, 2006

King and Country returns to Downstage on Thursday July 13, fresh from a successful season at Hamilton’s Fuel Festival and will be appearing at the Going West Festival in August…

King and Country returns to Downstage on Thursday July 13, fresh from a successful season at Hamilton’s Fuel Festival and will be appearing at the Going West Festival in August and the Otago Festival in October.

June 21, 2006

Rosa Casado, Spanish theatre artist and member of the Magdalena network, will perform her solo show “Paradise 2: the incessant sound of a falling tree” at the Wellington Performing Arts…

Rosa Casado, Spanish theatre artist and member of the Magdalena network, will perform her solo show "Paradise 2: the incessant sound of a falling tree" at the Wellington Performing Arts Centre at 8pm on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25th; $15 waged / $10 unwaged.

June 20, 2006

PANZ First Play Competition The Playwrights Association of New Zealand (PANZ) is running a competition …

PANZ First Play Competition The Playwrights Association of New Zealand (PANZ) is running a competition ...

June 19, 2006

DAWN SANDERS RECEIVES THE 2006 SAM WANAMAKER AWARD This year’s Sam Wanamaker Award has been presented to Dawn Sanders, Chief Executive of The Shakespeare Globe Centre, New Zealand …

DAWN SANDERS RECEIVES THE 2006 SAM WANAMAKER AWARD This year’s Sam Wanamaker Award has been presented to Dawn Sanders, Chief Executive of The Shakespeare Globe Centre, New Zealand ...

June 16, 2006

The New Theatre Initiative is building a new theatre at 305 Queen Street … You are invited to an open industry meeting to be held on …

The New Theatre Initiative is building a new theatre at 305 Queen Street ... You are invited to an open industry meeting to be held on ...