DIVERSITY THE KEY in authoritative survey that is never less than challenging and enlightening * PERFORMING AOTEAROA: New Zealand Theatre and Drama in an Age of Transition: Marc Maufort & David O’Donnell (eds.) P.I.E. Peter Lang, Brussels, 2007. ISBN 978-90-5201-359-6. – reviewed by Laurie Atkinson *
July 19, 2008
ATC LITERARY MANAGER APPOINTED Auckland Theatre Company is delighted to announce the appointment of Philippa Campbell, one of New Zealand’s leading feature film producers, to the position of Literary Manager. Philippa will take up the role on October 6 in conjunction with Auckland Theatre Company’s festival of new New Zealand plays, THE NEXT STAGE.
October 1, 2008
PLAYMARKET NEW PLAY AWARD WINNER and first line-up for NEW WRITING / NEW PRODUCING forum announced. The 53rd Victim by Pip Hall has won the 2009 Playmarket New Play Award.
January 22, 2009
NEW ZEALAND THEATRE GATHERS IN AUCKLAND Next weekend during the Auckland Festival sees the largest gathering of professional playwrights and producers in many years. Organised by New Zealand’s playwrights’ agency and development organisation, Playmarket, the forum NEW WRITING / NEW PRODUCING involves participation of over 150 theatre professionals from around the country, including 75 playwrights.
March 1, 2009
CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND PLAYS TO BE READ AS WELL AS PERFORMED Six New Zealand plays publisher Playmarket believes deserve to be considered classics have been published (in 3 books of 2 plays each) as part of an effort to see contemporary New Zealand playwrights’ work appreciated and read as literature, as well as performed on stage.
January 26, 2010
PLAYWRIGHTS! GO WRITE IN OTAKI We are planning another playwrights retreat this year for ten lucky playwrights, returning to the beautiful Strathean in Otaki for eight days between 19th - 25th July 2010. We had very good feedback last time, and very good results too.
May 3, 2010
CIRCA CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF THEATRE 2011 marks 35 years of exceptional theatre at Circa in Wellington. In 1976 a group of innovative artists decided to form their own theatre. Since then Circa has built a New Zealand-wide reputation for presenting the highest possible standard of theatre and creating a solid foundation for professional theatre artists in New Zealand.
March 23, 2011
CIRCA THEATRE 2012 SEASON: MUSIC, MAGIC AND MASTERPIECES Since 1976, Circa Theatre has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative theatres. Champions of quality playwriting and performance for 35 years, home and host to New Zealand’s most influential theatre-makers, Circa continues to lead New Zealand theatre with a musical, magical, masterful season of work.
December 5, 2011
CTTA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2012 A Grand Celebration of Wellington Professional TheatreSunday 9th December, 7pm Paramount Theatre, 25 Courtenay Place
November 20, 2012
CENTREPOINT THEATRE 2013 SEASON 2013 will mark Centrepoint Theatre’s 39th year as Palmerston North’s professional theatre. In 39 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering outstanding, world-class theatre, with an emphasis on telling New Zealand stories, providing opportunities for new artists to showcase their talent, and above all for listening to what our audience wants. In 2013 we’re proud and excited to present a programme that will continue to delight, entertain, challenge and inspire audiences.
November 29, 2012