November 8, 2021

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2022

Submissions are now open for the 2022 Adam NZ Play Award.
 Awards may be given in the following categories: - Best Play - Best Play by a Māori Playwright - Best Play by a Pasifika Playwright - Best Play by a Woman Playwright - McNaughton South Island Play Award - Dean Parker Adaptation or Non-Fiction Award

October 19, 2021

PILOT PERFORMANCE VENUE IN THE HEART OF ŌTEPOTI (DUNEDIN) The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is ready to take bookings for a pilot performing arts space in the heart of the…

Te Whare o Rukutia, in the building formerly occupied by the Dunedin Community Gallery, will address the immediate need the city’s performing arts community has for a fit-for-purpose, affordable, small venue, supporting that community to present work and maintaining audience engagement while the Dunedin City Council continues its consultation and research about a new performance space.

June 25, 2021

THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE 2022 open wānanga through July; apply by 27/8

WHAT IS PERFORMANCE ART IN AOTEAROA? WHAT IS PERFORMANCE ART IN A POST-COVID ENVIRONMENT? The Performance Arcade announces its open call to artists from Aotearoa and around the world for its 2022 programme of works (open from 17-27 February). Also, for the first time ever... we will be running a nationwide series of wānanga for public and artists interested in the event over the following month.

March 1, 2021

2021 TAHI: New Zealand Festival of Solo Performance Expressions of Interest are now open!

Here are some things we will be requesting then: Script, Production History, Reviews, Tech specs and importantly something in words or images that evokes the show.

November 20, 2020

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD 2021A reminder that submissions for the Adam NZ Play Award close on 1 December. We are very grateful for the generosity of the Adam Foundation and…

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD 2021 A reminder that submissions for the Adam NZ Play Award close on 1 December. We are very grateful for the generosity of the Adam Foundation and other funders who enable us to offer a total of $8,000 in prizes.

October 14, 2020

2021 PANNZ ARTS MARKET APPLICATIONS OPEN MONDAY 19 Oct 2020 Tēnā koutou,

Welcome all to Level 1! What a relief to have restrictions lifted allowing artists and audiences the opportunity to reconnect around the country. Aotearoa is gearing up towards a busy few months of events and festivals heading into summer and 2021, and we trust this renewed energy brings a sense of hope to many of us going forward, especially in light of how privileged we are to be able to support live performance at this time in the world. PANNZ is excited to reveal our re-imagined arts market for 2021 with applications opening on Monday 19 October at 9am.

May 16, 2020

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special pānui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we…

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special pānui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we have sufficient resources and can continue to effectively plan our ongoing support for the sector as the environment continues to change. The new closing date for both will be 1pm Friday 29 May instead of 18 June. More details in the media release below.

May 11, 2020

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand LIMERICK COMPETITION! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ No 4SGCNZ now has a Shakespeare related Limerick Competition ‘on the go’. Details can be found on SGCNZ’s…

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand LIMERICK COMPETITION! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ No 4 SGCNZ now has a Shakespeare related Limerick Competition ‘on the go’. Details can be found on SGCNZ’s website sgcnz.org.nz/News. Closing date is 22 May.

April 17, 2020

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand SHAKES QUOTES SONNET! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ Round B Shakespeare wrote so many quotable quotes! Category 3) Choose any 2 of Shakespeare’s ‘quotable quotes’…

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand SHAKES QUOTES SONNET! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ Round B Shakespeare wrote so many quotable quotes! Category 3) Choose any 2 of Shakespeare’s ‘quotable quotes’ or phrases and weave them into a Sonnet – of any form.

March 31, 2020

SHAKE UP A SONNET! Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ)’s newest Locked-down Competition Shakespeare wrote his 154 Sonnets…plus the one Romeo and Juliet shared, plus…. Now it’s your turn! A challenge…

SHAKE UP A SONNET! Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ)’s newest Locked-down Competition Shakespeare wrote his 154 Sonnets…plus the one Romeo and Juliet shared, plus…. Now it’s your turn! A challenge for you to write: Category 1) A Sonnet based on a Character from a Shakespeare play or poem Category 2) A Sonnet based on a Shakespeare play or poem

March 21, 2020

Silo INSTAGRAM RESIDENCY For an 8 week period starting on Monday 30th of March, we will be hosting a different artist each week on Silo’s Instagram platform to share content…

Silo INSTAGRAM RESIDENCY For an 8 week period starting on Monday 30th of March, we will be hosting a different artist each week on Silo's Instagram platform to share content every morning for 10-20 minutes. Artists will be paid $500.00 for the seven days of work to engage the community from our Instagram every morning from 9am.

November 29, 2019

Registrations to attend PANNZ Arts Market 2020 are officially open!In its 21st year, Aotearoa’s sole marketplace for the presentation of performing arts, will be bigger and better than ever. With…

Registrations to attend PANNZ Arts Market 2020 are officially open! In its 21st year, Aotearoa's sole marketplace for the presentation of performing arts, will be bigger and better than ever. With so many wonderful works to showcase, conversations to have, and connections to build, we've expanded our programme to stretch across 4 days – opening Sunday 8 March and closing on Wednesday 11 March 2020.

September 3, 2019

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD Submissions are now open for the 2020 Adam NZ Play Award. Awards may be given in the following categories:Best PlayBest Play by a Māori PlaywrightBest Play…

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD Submissions are now open for the 2020 Adam NZ Play Award. Awards may be given in the following categories: Best Play Best Play by a Māori Playwright Best Play by a Pasifika Playwright Best Play by a Woman Playwright

July 5, 2019

THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE 2020 CALL FOR PROPOSALS The Performance Arcade announces its open call to artists from New Zealand and around the world for its 2020 programme of works (20…

THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE 2020 CALL FOR PROPOSALS The Performance Arcade announces its open call to artists from New Zealand and around the world for its 2020 programme of works (20 February - 1 March). This annual exhibition and programme of events located on Wellington Waterfront is recognized as an important platform for live art, with ten successful presentations over the past eight years. This hybrid gallery/ stage architecture is made from an assembly of shipping containers to create a series of spaces for installation, performance art, sonic art, interactive media, video-art, forums, theatre, dance, and live music.

June 27, 2019

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE WELLINGTON 2020 SEEKS PRODUCER The Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a Producer for the 2020 outdoor Summer Shakespeare production. Season dates will be: 13th February – 29 February…

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE WELLINGTON 2020 SEEKS PRODUCER The Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a Producer for the 2020 outdoor Summer Shakespeare production. Season dates will be: 13th February – 29 February 2020. Closing date for applications is 29 June 2019 Planning for the production will begin in July 2019, with rehearsals taking place over the summer period in Wellington.

May 29, 2019

HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL 2019 ARTISTS REGISTRATIONS Our Hamilton Fringe Festival Artists Registrations Will Close on the 17th of June! And we need ARTISTS!REGISTER NOW through the button below to present…

HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL 2019 ARTISTS REGISTRATIONS Our Hamilton Fringe Festival Artists Registrations Will Close on the 17th of June! And we need ARTISTS! REGISTER NOW through the button below to present your project in our 2019 Fringe Festival from the 26th of October til the 9th of November.

April 17, 2019

DIRECTOR, TOI WHAKAARI: NZ DRAMA SCHOOL Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama SchoolAn exciting and rare opportunity has risen to lead a premium National Drama School in New Zealand.Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama…

DIRECTOR, TOI WHAKAARI: NZ DRAMA SCHOOL Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School An exciting and rare opportunity has risen to lead a premium National Drama School in New Zealand. Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, soon to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, is seeking applications for the Director’s position to lead the school during this exciting phase of growth.

November 15, 2018

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDSubmissions are open for the 2019 Adam NZ Play Award.Awards may be given in the following categories:Best Play Best Play by a Māori Playwright Best Play by…

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD Submissions are open for the 2019 Adam NZ Play Award. Awards may be given in the following categories: Best Play Best Play by a Māori Playwright Best Play by a Pasifika Playwright Best Play by a Woman Playwright

September 12, 2018

WELLINGTON SUMMER SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS Performers are invited to audition for roles in the Wellington Summer Shakespeare production of Hamlet to be staged in the Botanical Gardens in February 2019. Please…

WELLINGTON SUMMER SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS Performers are invited to audition for roles in the Wellington Summer Shakespeare production of Hamlet to be staged in the Botanical Gardens in February 2019. Please note: This audition process is for general auditions – i.e. all other characters in the play – the role of Hamlet has already been cast. Hamlet is being played by Stevie Hancox-Monk with a mixed gender cast. This will be a contemporary, ensemble-based production directed by David O’Donnell, award-winning director, author, lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington and the first person to direct a Summer Shakespeare in the Botanical Gardens in 1990.

September 3, 2018

BATS CALLS FOR NZ FRINGE 2019 PITCHES BATS is now calling for pitches for the 2019 NZ Fringe Festival (Friday 1 – Saturday 23 March 2019).

BATS CALLS FOR NZ FRINGE 2019 PITCHES BATS is now calling for pitches for the 2019 NZ Fringe Festival (Friday 1 – Saturday 23 March 2019).

September 3, 2018

PANNZ ARTS MARKET 2019 The DEADLINE IS LOOMING to apply to pitch at PANNZ Arts Market 2019 (and/or to express interest in touring with Tour-Makers in 2020). Applications must close…

PANNZ ARTS MARKET 2019 The DEADLINE IS LOOMING to apply to pitch at PANNZ Arts Market 2019 (and/or to express interest in touring with Tour-Makers in 2020). Applications must close Monday 17 September. There are four presentation categories you can apply for, and the right category for pitching your work will depend on whether it is an idea, in development or ready to tour.

August 22, 2018

Calling for Expressions of Interest for STAB 2019 Are you ready to push some boundaries and take a leap into the unknown?STAB originated in 1995 from BATS Theatre’s desire to…

Calling for Expressions of Interest for STAB 2019 Are you ready to push some boundaries and take a leap into the unknown? STAB originated in 1995 from BATS Theatre’s desire to initiate a commission that allowed theatre artists to experiment in a supportive environment. In 2019, BATS has a total pool of $80,000 to commission: ● One major STAB production of between $50,000 and $65,000 ● One STAB LAB of between $10,000 – $15,000.

August 13, 2018

Pitch us a show for BATS 30th Anniversary Season In April 2019, BATS will celebrate its 30th anniversary and its rich history as a Wellington institution.Over the past thirty years,…

Pitch us a show for BATS 30th Anniversary Season In April 2019, BATS will celebrate its 30th anniversary and its rich history as a Wellington institution. Over the past thirty years, BATS has been the spark that lit the careers of many household names and accumulated a vast number of shows that make up its creative canon.