April 18, 2013

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Summer Shakespeare Trust (Wellington) is seeking a director for the 2014 Summer Shakespeare ProductionDirectors will be asked to choose from one of the following…

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Summer Shakespeare Trust (Wellington) is seeking a director for the 2014 Summer Shakespeare Production Directors will be asked to choose from one of the following plays: Macbeth | Henry VIII | Julius Caesar | Romeo and Juliet | The Comedy of Errors | A Midsummer Night’s Dream

April 16, 2013

PLAYMARKET Asian Ink and Brown Ink SCRIPTS WANTED Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights Do you have a complete draft of a new play ready and waiting for some attention?

PLAYMARKET Asian Ink and Brown Ink SCRIPTS WANTED Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights Do you have a complete draft of a new play ready and waiting for some attention?

April 15, 2013

TRIBES INTERPRETED Circa Theatre is excited to offer a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreted performance of the current Circa One play, Tribes, for Deaf audience members. This will be…

TRIBES INTERPRETED Circa Theatre is excited to offer a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) interpreted performance of the current Circa One play, Tribes, for Deaf audience members. This will be the first time that Circa will present a performance of this type.

April 11, 2013

Calling all Wellington Playwrights: ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT ACTING AND WRITING FOR THE STAGE?The Emerging Artists Trust (EAT) is interested in developing a Wellington-based intensive workshop for playwrights and actors,…

Calling all Wellington Playwrights: ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT ACTING AND WRITING FOR THE STAGE? The Emerging Artists Trust (EAT) is interested in developing a Wellington-based intensive workshop for playwrights and actors, modelled on its highly successful screenwriters and actors workshop.

April 11, 2013

BATS Theatre Announces 2013 STAB Commissions BATS Theatre is thrilled to announce The 24/7 Project and Trick of the Light Theatre as the recipients of its annual STAB commission, worth…

BATS Theatre Announces 2013 STAB Commissions BATS Theatre is thrilled to announce The 24/7 Project and Trick of the Light Theatre as the recipients of its annual STAB commission, worth a total of $80,000. Both companies will premiere their innovative new works Pandemic and Broken River in November 2013.

April 10, 2013

PLAYMARKET SEEKS LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR (MATERNITY COVER) You have a passion for New Zealand plays and the theatre environment.You will be in charge of processing performance licences, managing royalty collection, the…

PLAYMARKET SEEKS LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR (MATERNITY COVER) You have a passion for New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of processing performance licences, managing royalty collection, the bookshop, script registration, databases and website.

April 10, 2013

FORTUNE THEATRE SEEKS GENERAL MANAGER The Fortune Theatre, Otago and Southland’s only professional theatre is at an exciting stage of its development. The Fortune’s vision is to enrich, inspire and…

FORTUNE THEATRE SEEKS GENERAL MANAGER The Fortune Theatre, Otago and Southland’s only professional theatre is at an exciting stage of its development. The Fortune’s vision is to enrich, inspire and transform our community through the magic of live theatre. To help us deliver that vision we need a forward-thinking, experienced and hard-working General Manager.

April 8, 2013

A CALL OUT TO OTHER COMPANIES GOING TO THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2013 FROM Jen McArthur Yo other travellers! I am going to the Ed Fringe with my solo show…

A CALL OUT TO OTHER COMPANIES GOING TO THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2013 FROM Jen McArthur Yo other travellers! I am going to the Ed Fringe with my solo show this year and am wondering if there are any other companies who might be going from NZ who have a technician/ operator I could share?

April 6, 2013

The Adam New Zealand Play Award recognises and celebrates the best in new writing for the theatre. The annual award, now in its sixth year, is the only one of…

The Adam New Zealand Play Award recognises and celebrates the best in new writing for the theatre. The annual award, now in its sixth year, is the only one of its kind for new writing. Playmarket’s only entrance requirements are that the playwright be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and that the play has not had a professional production.

April 5, 2013

THE SHOW MUST GO ON IN AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY’S BUSIEST WEEK OF THE YEAR Due to the fire at Maidment Theatre, Auckland Theatre Company’s production of Midnight In Moscow will…

THE SHOW MUST GO ON IN AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY'S BUSIEST WEEK OF THE YEAR Due to the fire at Maidment Theatre, Auckland Theatre Company's production of Midnight In Moscow will now preview on Monday 15 April at the NZI Room in the Aotea Centre and run through until May 4. “These dates will enable most people to attend the show on the same date as they had already booked,” says Auckland Theatre Company General Manager, Lester McGrath.

April 5, 2013

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD The Award celebrates the best in new writing for the theatre. Playmarket is excited to announce the shortlisted plays and playwrights for 2013.

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD The Award celebrates the best in new writing for the theatre. Playmarket is excited to announce the shortlisted plays and playwrights for 2013.

April 4, 2013

The 2013 NZ Fringe Festival was an outstanding success, with record numbers turning up to support acts both local and international. This year BATS hosted 83 performances of 16 different…

The 2013 NZ Fringe Festival was an outstanding success, with record numbers turning up to support acts both local and international. This year BATS hosted 83 performances of 16 different shows and sold a total of 4,795 tickets.

April 2, 2013

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND SEEKS ARTS LEADERS IN NGĀ TOI MĀORI AND THEATRE Creative New Zealand is requesting proposals from financially sound, well run arts organisations to fulfil one or more…

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND SEEKS ARTS LEADERS IN NGĀ TOI MĀORI AND THEATRE Creative New Zealand is requesting proposals from financially sound, well run arts organisations to fulfil one or more of five key roles as part of our Toi Tōtara Haemata (Arts Leadership) Investment Programme.

March 31, 2013

LOCAL CONTENT INCENTIVE LEVIES. An invitation to Theatreview visitors. The details of how to design, implement and monitor the scheme will evolve after a round of regional forums and public…

An invitation to Theatreview visitors The details of how to design, implement and monitor the scheme will evolve after a round of regional forums and public submissions. Meanwhile the spokesperson admitted they have yet to come up with a catchy name for the strategy / scheme / initiative – and agreed Theatreview could put the call out for ideas.

March 28, 2013

THE NEW YEAR BRINGS A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AND A BRAND NEW WORK Having been at the helm for two years, Long Cloud Youth Theatre Artistic Director Aaron Cortesi is…

THE NEW YEAR BRINGS A CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP AND A BRAND NEW WORK Having been at the helm for two years, Long Cloud Youth Theatre Artistic Director Aaron Cortesi is moving on – becoming a full time Whitireia tutor, as well developing new works with the likes of Taki Rua and A Slightly Isolated Dog. 2013 marks a new era for the development and sustainability of a venture like Long Cloud: a previous company member, Stella Reid, has taken the reins as Artistic Director. Aaron speaks of his time leading Long Cloud as “in equal measure the most challenging and satisfying endeavour of my career thus far.”

March 27, 2013

$75M MORE FOR ARTS BODY IN NEW POLICY The Age, March 14, 2013 The Australia Council is happy to be seen as a driver of the nation’s cultural future. It’s…

$75M MORE FOR ARTS BODY IN NEW POLICY The Age, March 14, 2013 The Australia Council is happy to be seen as a driver of the nation's cultural future. It's hard to bite the hand that feeds you - a $75.3 million increase in funding.

March 27, 2013

JOIN THE DOWNSTAGE TEAM Full time position Manager, Marketing & Communications Lead dynamic campaigns Cultivate curiosity & conversation Attract & retain audience loyalty

JOIN THE DOWNSTAGE TEAM Full time position Manager, Marketing & Communications Lead dynamic campaigns Cultivate curiosity & conversation Attract & retain audience loyalty

March 25, 2013

Play Readings at BATS Do you have a new script in development? Would you relish the opportunity to have it read on stage in front of an audience?

Play Readings at BATS Do you have a new script in development? Would you relish the opportunity to have it read on stage in front of an audience?

March 15, 2013

CIRCA THEATRE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 2014 PROGRAMME The Circa Council is currently encouraging submissions from established professional theatre directors to be considered for the 2014 Circa Theatre programme. There will…

CIRCA THEATRE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 2014 PROGRAMME The Circa Council is currently encouraging submissions from established professional theatre directors to be considered for the 2014 Circa Theatre programme. There will be a Pitch Presentation Day on Saturday, 20 July, at which Circa will invite those submissions of interest to present.

March 14, 2013

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WRITING AND ACTING FOR THE SCREEN? The Emerging Artists Trust is running an intensive workshop for screenwriters and actors. 16 writers and 10 actors will meet…

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WRITING AND ACTING FOR THE SCREEN? The Emerging Artists Trust is running an intensive workshop for screenwriters and actors. 16 writers and 10 actors will meet for 3 hours a week in a process that will dramatically improve their storytelling craft, analytical skills, and ability to work successfully within our highly collaborative industry.

March 13, 2013

NZ SCHOOL OF DANCE SEEKS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is looking for a dynamic person to manage and deliver its fundraising and sponsorship activities.

NZ SCHOOL OF DANCE SEEKS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is looking for a dynamic person to manage and deliver its fundraising and sponsorship activities.

March 11, 2013

NZ FRINGE AWARDS 2013 The 23rd New Zealand Fringe Festival celebrated and honoured the hard work, innovation, talent and vibrant energy of 100 events over three amazing weeks with an…

NZ FRINGE AWARDS 2013 The 23rd New Zealand Fringe Festival celebrated and honoured the hard work, innovation, talent and vibrant energy of 100 events over three amazing weeks with an Award ceremony held Sunday 10th March at The Front Room.

March 11, 2013

PLAYWRIGHTS B4 25 2013 Change the world – write a play! For this competition we – at Playmarket – are interested in young writers who take risks and throw care…

PLAYWRIGHTS B4 25 2013 Change the world – write a play! For this competition we - at Playmarket - are interested in young writers who take risks and throw care to the wind, as well as those who write strong, conventional plays.