May 21, 2018

BILLY T AND FRED AWARD WINNERS FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED (DRUMROLL) AND THE WINNERS ARE … Tonight (Sunday 21 May), the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo honoured the…

BILLY T AND FRED AWARD WINNERS FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED (DRUMROLL) AND THE WINNERS ARE … Tonight (Sunday 21 May), the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo honoured the exceptional talent on show in the 2018 programme rewarding excellence with the New Zealand Comedy Trust awards: The FRED, for the best New Zealand Show in the Festival, and the Billy T Award.

May 16, 2018

THE BIG IDEA Wrangler/Editor Job details Do you believe the Arts are the beating heart of Aotearoa? Do you love getting things done? Are you opinionated, know how to articulate…

THE BIG IDEA Wrangler/Editor Job details Do you believe the Arts are the beating heart of Aotearoa? Do you love getting things done? Are you opinionated, know how to articulate those opinions and how to back them up with facts when required?

May 10, 2018

SGCNZ National University of Otago SHEILAH WINN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2018 Shaking out best of fests Nearly 50 groups selected from SGCNZ’s 24 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals…

SGCNZ National University of Otago SHEILAH WINN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2018 Shaking out best of fests Nearly 50 groups selected from SGCNZ’s 24 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals nationwide will share their highly imaginative and innovative interpretations of the Bard’s works in 5 and 15 minute accessible bites on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June during the day at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington ...

May 1, 2018

FORTUNE THEATRE CLOSING TODAY The Fortune Theatre Trust announced that it is closing its theatre operation today after trustees agreed it could not continue to run under its current business…

FORTUNE THEATRE CLOSING TODAY The Fortune Theatre Trust announced that it is closing its theatre operation today after trustees agreed it could not continue to run under its current business model and premises.

April 10, 2018

THE COURT THEATRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE MOVING TO HEAD THE ARTS CENTRE The Court Theatre’s Chief Executive Philip Aldridge today announced his resignation after thirteen years in the role. However he…

THE COURT THEATRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE MOVING TO HEAD THE ARTS CENTRE The Court Theatre’s Chief Executive Philip Aldridge today announced his resignation after thirteen years in the role. However he will not be lost to the arts, as he is taking on the role of Chief Executive for The Arts Centre. Aldridge said it was not an easy decision to make leaving The Court, and it was with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that he told The Court Theatre community of his decision.

April 9, 2018

NZ Fringe Festival 2018 AWARDS As the fat lady sings, the sun sets and all is done and dusted on a recording breaking 28th year of NZ Fringe Festival, it…

NZ Fringe Festival 2018 AWARDS As the fat lady sings, the sun sets and all is done and dusted on a recording breaking 28th year of NZ Fringe Festival, it seems only right to take some time to celebrate the outstanding talents, efforts, and new works of this season, by giving artists something to dust! The NZ Fringe, along with our incredible sponsors, is immensely proud to have presented 11 Awards for excellence as well as eight awards for vitally important future development and touring, distributing over $6000 in award prizes to the winners.

April 9, 2018

THE ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2018 PASSIONATE EPIC WINS TOP PLAYWRITING AWARD PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD winner for 2018: Shane Bosher for his play…

THE ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2018 PASSIONATE EPIC WINS TOP PLAYWRITING AWARD PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD winner for 2018: Shane Bosher for his play Everything After. The Adam NZ Play Award recognises and celebrates the best in new unproduced writing for the theatre. Director of Playmarket Murray Lynch announced the win at Circa Theatre on 7 April 2018 alongside four other special award winners.

March 19, 2018

DUNEDIN FRINGE AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATES SUCCESS After an eleven day whirlwind of non-stop arts and entertainment, the 2018 Dunedin Fringe Festival concluded with the official Festival Awards last night. The…

DUNEDIN FRINGE AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATES SUCCESS After an eleven day whirlwind of non-stop arts and entertainment, the 2018 Dunedin Fringe Festival concluded with the official Festival Awards last night. The event was held at the Emerson’s Festival Club in the Dunedin Community Gallery and was attended by artists, volunteers, staff and supporters of the Fringe. Fifteen awards were presented to artists from Dunedin and around New Zealand.

December 29, 2017

THE FIRST RUSSELL KERR LECTURE IN BALLET & RELATED ARTS on THE LIFE AND WORK OF KRISTIAN FREDRIKSON, Petone Boy Made Good by Michelle PotterSunday 11 February 2018 – 3pm…

THE FIRST RUSSELL KERR LECTURE IN BALLET & RELATED ARTS on THE LIFE AND WORK OF KRISTIAN FREDRIKSON, Petone Boy Made Good by Michelle Potter Sunday 11 February 2018 – 3pm The venue is Adam Concert Room at Victoria University's School of Music, Fairlie Tce, Kelburn, Wellington

December 22, 2017

THE ARTS FOUNDATION We’re on the lookout for people who’d be excited to join our teamDo you love the arts? Would you enjoy giving people the opportunity to participate in…

THE ARTS FOUNDATION We're on the lookout for people who'd be excited to join our team Do you love the arts? Would you enjoy giving people the opportunity to participate in the arts as donors? Do you have an interest in crowdfunding? The Arts Foundation is calling for expressions of interest from people keen to join our team.

December 20, 2017

THE 2017 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDSHeld in Auckland on Tuesday 19 December 2017. “The nominees and winners in the 2017 NZ Comedy Guild Awards continues to showcase the best and…

THE 2017 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDS Held in Auckland on Tuesday 19 December 2017. “The nominees and winners in the 2017 NZ Comedy Guild Awards continues to showcase the best and brightest in Aotearoa’s diverse and thriving comedy scene. Across the growing range of mediums online, on television, in film, print and radio, our comedians are not just doing a great job of reflecting our kiwi humour back at us, but increasingly bringing our brand of funny to rest of the world,” said Debs McSmith, Chair of the NZ Comedy Guild.

December 20, 2017

CENTREPOINT SUMMER SCHOOL TO RETURN IN 2018 Manawatū’s professional theatre Centrepoint is hosting its wildly popular summer school in Palmerston North and Whanganui in January 2018. The week-long performance workshop…

CENTREPOINT SUMMER SCHOOL TO RETURN IN 2018 Manawatū’s professional theatre Centrepoint is hosting its wildly popular summer school in Palmerston North and Whanganui in January 2018. The week-long performance workshop is led by trained practitioners, designed to give aspiring performers, aged 13 to 18, an introduction to some of the essentials for theatre. Students try their hands at a range of fun and exciting theatre skills, from movement and singing, to stage combat and acting for stage and camera.

December 15, 2017

THEATREVIEW IN 2018 While our funding challenges continue, Wellington City Council Arts & Culture and some dedicated and valued donors have given Theatreview a base amount to build on for…

THEATREVIEW IN 2018 While our funding challenges continue, Wellington City Council Arts & Culture and some dedicated and valued donors have given Theatreview a base amount to build on for the first quarter of 2018. The Theatreview Trust has determined Theatreview can therefore continue to review performing arts in Wellington – and in Palmerston North, Christchurch, Dunedin and the smaller regions in good faith – pending the outcomes of further applications.

December 12, 2017

The RATS: AOTNZ names top Regional Arts Touring awards Every year Arts On Tour NZ sends Kiwi musicians and actors around the country, bringing top talent to quality town and…

The RATS: AOTNZ names top Regional Arts Touring awards Every year Arts On Tour NZ sends Kiwi musicians and actors around the country, bringing top talent to quality town and country venues from Northland to Invercargill and sometimes Stewart Island. We get to know our venues pretty well, and this year decided to name winners in the inaugural Regional Arts Touring awards (RATS) - selected by popular vote from touring artists and staff.

December 11, 2017

WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS Ngā Whakarākei o Whātaitai 2017 6:30pm Sunday 10 December St James Theatre Wellington Wellington’s theatre industry gathered on the stage of St James Theatre on Sunday 10…

WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS Ngā Whakarākei o Whātaitai 2017 6:30pm Sunday 10 December St James Theatre Wellington Wellington’s theatre industry gathered on the stage of St James Theatre on Sunday 10 December to celebrate theatrical achievements and artistic excellence in 2017, and to honour the 25th anniversary of the awards. The evening began with a mihi by Taki Rua’s Tānemahuta Gray and the announcement of the Wellington Theatre Awards’ name in Te Reo Māori, Ngā Whakarākei o Whātaitai (the adornment of Whātaitai), by Theatre Awards Trustee Richard Cathie. Whātaitai is the taniwha who in his ambition to follow Ngake out of Wellington harbor, got trapped and became the isthmus between Miramar Peninsular (Motukairangi), and Mount Victoria (Matairangi) where is soul aspired to and is known as tangi te keo. This area is currently known as Hātaitai. Whātaitai is also about the movement of the earth, as the performing arts in Wellington make significant changes on the local cultural and artistic landscape.

December 6, 2017

THE AUCKLAND THEATRE AWARDS 2017 ANOTHER HUGE YEAR FOR THE AUCKLAND THEATRE AWARDS The 9th Annual Auckland Theatre Awards were an uproarious success on Monday night in the Wintergarden at…

THE AUCKLAND THEATRE AWARDS 2017 ANOTHER HUGE YEAR FOR THE AUCKLAND THEATRE AWARDS The 9th Annual Auckland Theatre Awards were an uproarious success on Monday night in the Wintergarden at The Civic. Hosted by the hilarious Johanna Cosgrove and directed by Sam Snedden, the awards celebrated the breadth of the theatre community in Auckland with a live band, full dance numbers and more costume changes then you can shake a stick at (thanks to Miss Crabb).

December 4, 2017

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS 2017Dunedin Theatre Awards celebrate diversity and an abundance of talentOn Sunday 3 December the New Athenaeum Theatre paused amid ongoing renovations to host the 8th Annual Dunedin…

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS 2017 Dunedin Theatre Awards celebrate diversity and an abundance of talent On Sunday 3 December the New Athenaeum Theatre paused amid ongoing renovations to host the 8th Annual Dunedin Theatre Awards to a warm and appreciative crowd. Fans of finalists shared their enthusiasm as each name was announced, allowing everyone to be honoured for a moment.

November 23, 2017

WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2017Sunday 10 December, St James Theatre Ceremony Proceedings: 6pm: Sponsor and VIP event | 6.30pm: Industry Arrive 7-9pm: The Awards Ceremony | 9-11.30pm: Celebration Function GET TICKETS…

WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2017 Sunday 10 December, St James Theatre Ceremony Proceedings: 6pm: Sponsor and VIP event | 6.30pm: Industry Arrive 7-9pm: The Awards Ceremony | 9-11.30pm: Celebration Function GET TICKETS AND THE NOMINEES ARE ...

November 17, 2017

The Annual BATS Summit (TABS) – 24-27 November 2017 – FREEFor the first time, we’ll be powering up our artists this November with The Annual BATS Summit (TABS)! TABS is…

The Annual BATS Summit (TABS) - 24-27 November 2017 - FREE For the first time, we’ll be powering up our artists this November with The Annual BATS Summit (TABS)! TABS is designed to fuel our artists’ creative fire and support their development. The weekend programme of free events will be accessible to performing arts practitioners wishing to upskill. It will focus on areas of professional development identified by the sector as key to career sustainability in the arts ...

November 13, 2017

PASIFIKA FIRST FOR BRUCE MASON AWARD The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented to Mīria George (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Kuki Airani (Rarotonga & Atiu) at the Playmarket Accolades…

PASIFIKA FIRST FOR BRUCE MASON AWARD The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented to Mīria George (Te Arawa, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Kuki Airani (Rarotonga & Atiu) at the Playmarket Accolades held at the Hannah Playhouse in Wellington on 12 November 2017. Mīria is the first Pasifika woman to receive the award since its inception in 1983.

November 13, 2017

SOCIAL ACTIVIST PLAYWRIGHT AWARDED The Playmarket Award was awarded to Renée at the Playmarket Accolades held at the Hannah Playhouse in Wellington on 12 November 2017.The $20,000 cash prize recognises…

SOCIAL ACTIVIST PLAYWRIGHT AWARDED The Playmarket Award was awarded to Renée at the Playmarket Accolades held at the Hannah Playhouse in Wellington on 12 November 2017. The $20,000 cash prize recognises a playwright who has made a significant artistic contribution to theatre in New Zealand.

November 8, 2017

REDS. What a line-up! Stage event of the year! Place’ll be packed!

REDS. What a line-up! Stage event of the year! Place'll be packed!

November 2, 2017

THE 9TH ANNUAL AUCKLAND THEATRE AWARDS ARE BACK The Auckland Theatre Awards will once again bring together the Auckland theatre community for a night of celebration, recognition and theatrical hijinks…

THE 9TH ANNUAL AUCKLAND THEATRE AWARDS ARE BACK The Auckland Theatre Awards will once again bring together the Auckland theatre community for a night of celebration, recognition and theatrical hijinks this December. Taking place in the spiritual homeland of the event – the Wintergarden, at The Civic - the event is in the hands of an almost entirely new team ...