May 19, 2014

WINNERS HAVE THE LAST LAUGH! Guy Montgomery and Trygve Wakenshaw have capped off an incredible 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider by picking up the…

WINNERS HAVE THE LAST LAUGH! Guy Montgomery and Trygve Wakenshaw have capped off an incredible 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider by picking up the country’s most prestigious comedy awards; the Billy T Award and The FRED Award at last night’s Last Laughs hosted by Dai Henwood.

May 17, 2014

THE FINISH LINE’S IN SIGHT FOR BILLY T AND FRED AWARD NOMINEES 2104 NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL in cahoots with OLD MOUT CIDER presented by NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUSTAcross the…

THE FINISH LINE’S IN SIGHT FOR BILLY T AND FRED AWARD NOMINEES 2104 NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL in cahoots with OLD MOUT CIDER presented by NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUST Across the Festival the 2014 Billy T Award nominees & The FRED Award finalists have impressed the judges with their solo shows, and the final part of the judging process takes place at Last Laughs this Sun 18th May at SKYCITY Theatre.

May 16, 2014

A NEW NAME FOR AUCKLAND’S LIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ORGANISATION From today Auckland’s live arts and entertainment organisation THE EDGE has been renamed Auckland Live, reflecting the organisation’s expanded focus…

A NEW NAME FOR AUCKLAND’S LIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ORGANISATION From today Auckland’s live arts and entertainment organisation THE EDGE has been renamed Auckland Live, reflecting the organisation’s expanded focus on live arts and entertainment programming across the city’s major performing arts and stadium venues. Director Robbie Macrae says that the new name will enable the organisation to secure more events for Auckland and to actively champion live arts and entertainment in the city. “We champion Auckland internationally to attract blockbuster shows and concerts; collaborate with arts companies and festivals; and introduce children to the excitement of the theatre.”

May 15, 2014

BLOOMSDAY JUNE 16 – Auckland’s K Road Lucy Lawless and Michael Hurst, stars of the epic sandals & skirts TV soap Xena, Warrior Princess, will be re-united in June in…

BLOOMSDAY JUNE 16 – Auckland’s K Road Lucy Lawless and Michael Hurst, stars of the epic sandals & skirts TV soap Xena, Warrior Princess, will be re-united in June in a K Rd pub for Auckland’s fabulous annual literary bash, The Jews Brothers’ Bloomsday.

May 13, 2014

CIRCA THEATRE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR 2014 WELLINGTON OPEN DAY SUNDAY, 25 MAY! Circa Theatre is happy to announce that it will take part in the 2014 Wellington Open Day…

CIRCA THEATRE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR 2014 WELLINGTON OPEN DAY SUNDAY, 25 MAY! Circa Theatre is happy to announce that it will take part in the 2014 Wellington Open Day on Sunday, 25 May, offering backstage tours and sneak peeks of current and upcoming productions throughout the day. Circa will be collecting gold coin donations from visitors on Open Day, the proceeds of which will go to the Millionth Bum Fundraising Campaign to replace the seats in Circa One.

May 13, 2014

CIRCA COUNCIL ENCOURAGING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2015 AND 2016 CIRCA THEATRE PROGRAMMES Programming Process – Circa Theatre The Circa Council is currently encouraging submissions from established professional theatre directors to…

CIRCA COUNCIL ENCOURAGING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2015 AND 2016 CIRCA THEATRE PROGRAMMES Programming Process – Circa Theatre The Circa Council is currently encouraging submissions from established professional theatre directors to be considered for the 2015 and 2016 Circa Theatre programmes.

May 9, 2014

AUCKLAND COUNCIL VOTES TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FESTIVAL Auckland Council today voted unanimously in support of a trial annual festival as part of its budget meeting. The Council voted to provide…

AUCKLAND COUNCIL VOTES TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FESTIVAL Auckland Council today voted unanimously in support of a trial annual festival as part of its budget meeting. The Council voted to provide for additional funding to the Festival for a trial annual festival in 2016. This means the Auckland Arts Festival has three festivals in a row from 2015.

May 7, 2014

PLAYMARKET LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR You have a passion for New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of processing performance licences, managing royalty collection, book sales, script…

PLAYMARKET LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR You have a passion for New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of processing performance licences, managing royalty collection, book sales, script registration, databases, website maintenance and other office management tasks.

May 7, 2014

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is about to ring the changes. Paul Smith, the Fringe’s inaugural Director, is leaving at the end…

CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is about to ring the changes. Paul Smith, the Fringe’s inaugural Director, is leaving at the end of July and Warren Taylor, who has served as the Trust Chairman for eight years, is standing down from his role at the AGM in October.

May 6, 2014

PLAYMARKET Asian Ink and Brown Ink SCRIPTS WANTEDAsian, Maori and Pasifika PlaywrightsPlaymarket’s Asian Ink and Brown Ink is looking for Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights with the best new, exciting…

PLAYMARKET Asian Ink and Brown Ink SCRIPTS WANTED Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights Playmarket's Asian Ink and Brown Ink is looking for Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights with the best new, exciting and original scripts.

May 2, 2014

Do you have The PERFECT PITCH? LAUNCH YOUR THEATRICAL IMAGINATION ONTO THE ATC MAINSTAGE IN 2015/16 Directors and/or independent theatre companies are invited to present initial expressions of interest for…

Do you have The PERFECT PITCH? LAUNCH YOUR THEATRICAL IMAGINATION ONTO THE ATC MAINSTAGE IN 2015/16 Directors and/or independent theatre companies are invited to present initial expressions of interest for a production to be presented in Auckland Theatre Company’s 2015/16 main-bill subscription programme.

May 2, 2014

THEATREVIEW Theatre Critics’ HUI @ AUT 27 April 2014 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION ABOUT THEATRE REVIEWING Context: This hui was provoked by a complaint that too many Theatreview reviews were too…

THEATREVIEW Theatre Critics’ HUI @ AUT 27 April 2014 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION ABOUT THEATRE REVIEWING Context: This hui was provoked by a complaint that too many Theatreview reviews were too glowing and not critical enough.

April 22, 2014

Victoria University of Wellington SUMMER SHAKESPEARE 2015 CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Victoria University of Wellington Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Production. Directors will…

Victoria University of Wellington SUMMER SHAKESPEARE 2015 CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Victoria University of Wellington Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Production. Directors will be asked to choose from one of the following plays:

April 14, 2014

BATS THEATRE LIMITED NOTICE OF 20TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 20th Annual General Meeting of BATS Theatre Limited will be held at BATS Theatre, Corner…

BATS THEATRE LIMITED NOTICE OF 20TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 20th Annual General Meeting of BATS Theatre Limited will be held at BATS Theatre, Corner of Cuba and Dixon Streets, Wellington, on Saturday 3rd May 2014 commencing at 2.00pm.

April 9, 2014

2014 READ RAW SEARCH FOR A GREAT PLAYSCRIPT Auckland Playwrights Collective & The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) announce The 2014 Read Raw Search for a Great PlayScript is now…

2014 READ RAW SEARCH FOR A GREAT PLAYSCRIPT Auckland Playwrights Collective & The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) announce The 2014 Read Raw Search for a Great PlayScript is now open

April 9, 2014

HELPING BATS FLY HOME The launch of BATS theatre’s fundraising campaign has taken off – with a bit of help from their friends. And with friends like theirs… An event…

HELPING BATS FLY HOME The launch of BATS theatre’s fundraising campaign has taken off – with a bit of help from their friends. And with friends like theirs… An event last night hosted by Te Radar at Wellington’s latest waterfront venue, Shed 6, featured Fly My Pretties and, in a dream-come-true scenario, Flight of the Conchords.

April 1, 2014

PERFORMING ARTS POLICIES FORESHADOWED As the General Election looms a political analyst has sifted through the mostly hard-to-find Arts policies of political parties and summarised the implications for the performing…

PERFORMING ARTS POLICIES FORESHADOWED As the General Election looms a political analyst has sifted through the mostly hard-to-find Arts policies of political parties and summarised the implications for the performing arts as follows...

March 29, 2014

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2014 The dilemmas of modern reproduction examined in award-winning play. IVF isn’t foolproof and IUDs aren’t failsafe. iPhones come with ovulation apps and being married doesn’t…

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2014 The dilemmas of modern reproduction examined in award-winning play. IVF isn’t foolproof and IUDs aren’t failsafe. iPhones come with ovulation apps and being married doesn’t mean you have to breed. Seed follows four women as they try to get pregnant, stay pregnant or become un-pregnant.

March 25, 2014

THE PRIME MINISTER’S AWARDS FOR LITERATURE These awards recognise notable literary achievement and are offered to writers who have made a significant contribution to New Zealand literature. Individuals and organisations…

THE PRIME MINISTER’S AWARDS FOR LITERATURE These awards recognise notable literary achievement and are offered to writers who have made a significant contribution to New Zealand literature. Individuals and organisations are invited to nominate writers for these awards.

March 24, 2014

DUNEDIN FRINGE 2014 AWARDS The 2014 Dunedin Fringe Festival has ended on a high note with an elaborate Awards Night at the Dunedin Railway Station. 14 awards were handed out…

DUNEDIN FRINGE 2014 AWARDS The 2014 Dunedin Fringe Festival has ended on a high note with an elaborate Awards Night at the Dunedin Railway Station. 14 awards were handed out at the ceremony that acknowledged the achievements of hundreds of participating artists. Increased ticket sales and a number of sold out shows has left Festival organisers up-beat about the future of the Festival.

March 18, 2014

Christopher Finlayson 18 March, 2014 New Arts Council members appointed Thirteen inaugural members have been appointed to the new Arts Council, established by the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi…

Christopher Finlayson 18 March, 2014 New Arts Council members appointed Thirteen inaugural members have been appointed to the new Arts Council, established by the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 2014, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today. “I am delighted with the calibre of the members who have made themselves available for the new Arts Council,” Mr Finlayson said.

March 13, 2014

NEW ZEALAND OPERA APPOINTS NEW GENERAL DIRECTOR Stuart Maunder, an Australian-born international opera director and arts manager, has been appointed General Director of New Zealand Opera. Stuart Maunder has worked…

NEW ZEALAND OPERA APPOINTS NEW GENERAL DIRECTOR Stuart Maunder, an Australian-born international opera director and arts manager, has been appointed General Director of New Zealand Opera. Stuart Maunder has worked in the opera world for the past 35 years. During that time he has accumulated extensive experience as a stage director – in Australia, and internationally in the UK ...

March 11, 2014

THANKS TO THE WCC FOR ITS SUPPORT Theatreview thanks the Wellington City Council for its support ($3,800) towards ensuring the performing arts content of NZ Fringe 2014 was comprehensively reviewed.…

THANKS TO THE WCC FOR ITS SUPPORT Theatreview thanks the Wellington City Council for its support ($3,800) towards ensuring the performing arts content of NZ Fringe 2014 was comprehensively reviewed. Over the 3 weeks of the Fringe, Theatreview commissioned and published 76 performing arts reviews of Fringe shows