March 8, 2013

THANKS FOR THE EMERGENCY FUNDING!As the NZ Fringe (Wellington) and Auckland Fringe festival come to a close – and the Auckland Arts Festival commences and the Dunedin Fringe looms, The…

THANKS FOR THE EMERGENCY FUNDING! As the NZ Fringe (Wellington) and Auckland Fringe festival come to a close – and the Auckland Arts Festival commences and the Dunedin Fringe looms, The Theatreview Trust would like to thank the following ...

March 6, 2013

NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR RED LEAP THEATRE Red Leap Theatre Charitable Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Helaina Keeley to the role of General Manager.

NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR RED LEAP THEATRE Red Leap Theatre Charitable Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Helaina Keeley to the role of General Manager.

February 26, 2013

THE FORGE REOPENS WITH ITS FIRST SHOW SINCE THE FEBRUARY QUAKE On 22 February 2011 The Court Theatre In Christchurch, like so many companies and organisations located in The Red…

THE FORGE REOPENS WITH ITS FIRST SHOW SINCE THE FEBRUARY QUAKE On 22 February 2011 The Court Theatre In Christchurch, like so many companies and organisations located in The Red Zone, saw its foundations crumble; literally and figuratively. Ten days later after the loss of The Court’s historic theatre venue, brochures arrived for The Forge season that would never be.

February 25, 2013

ACTORS STUDIO’S ELENA STEJKO PRESENTS… “Inspired acting: Introduction to M. Chekhov Acting Technique” Thursday 14th March. 3pm – 7pm Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama CentreA

ACTORS STUDIO’S ELENA STEJKO PRESENTS… “Inspired acting: Introduction to M. Chekhov Acting Technique” Thursday 14th March. 3pm – 7pm Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama CentreA

February 20, 2013

PROGRAM MANAGER: THE ACTORS’ PROGRAM Western Springs, Auckland The Actors’ Program is a rigorous, practice-based year-long course governed by an Artistic Board made up of respected professionals Sara Wiseman, Michael…

PROGRAM MANAGER: THE ACTORS’ PROGRAM Western Springs, Auckland The Actors’ Program is a rigorous, practice-based year-long course governed by an Artistic Board made up of respected professionals Sara Wiseman, Michael Hurst, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Michele Hine, Cameron Rhodes, John Callen and Charlie McDermott. It concentrates on providing actors with the tools they need to be effective practitioners in the challenging and exciting world of stage and screen.

February 15, 2013

EnsembleImpact’s STUDY GUIDE: She’ll Be WriteWhat exactly is New Zealand Theatre? Why do we study it? How can we define it? A quick answer would be “it’s where we do…

EnsembleImpact’s STUDY GUIDE: She’ll Be Write What exactly is New Zealand Theatre? Why do we study it? How can we define it? A quick answer would be “it’s where we do plays and stuff.” So what’s a “play?” What’s the “stuff” and what’s “theatre?”

February 12, 2013

AUDITION NOTICE Work hard, play hard in Long Cloud Youth Theatre. Places available for Term 1. Long Cloud Youth Theatre, run by Whitireia New Zealand, is calling for auditions for…

AUDITION NOTICE Work hard, play hard in Long Cloud Youth Theatre. Places available for Term 1. Long Cloud Youth Theatre, run by Whitireia New Zealand, is calling for auditions for the Term 1 (2013) intake. Long Cloud Youth Theatre is a unique Wellington based training and production company for young actors aged 16-21 years.

February 11, 2013

ACTORS STUDIO ELENA STEJKO PRESENTS… “Inspired acting. Introduction to M. Chekhov Acting Technique” Thursday 21st February. 4pm – 7pm Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre, Wellington

ACTORS STUDIO ELENA STEJKO PRESENTS… “Inspired acting. Introduction to M. Chekhov Acting Technique” Thursday 21st February. 4pm - 7pm Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre, Wellington

February 6, 2013

RE-FORM – an independent review for the Wellington performance industry, 15-17 FEBRUARY as part of The Performance Arcade

RE-FORM - an independent review for the Wellington performance industry, 15-17 FEBRUARY as part of The Performance Arcade

February 5, 2013

AUDITIONS: Educational Theatre NZ tour Echelon Productions Pty LtdEchelon Productions is a multi award-winning theatrical producer and one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia and New Zealand. Based…

AUDITIONS: Educational Theatre NZ tour Echelon Productions Pty Ltd Echelon Productions is a multi award-winning theatrical producer and one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia and New Zealand. Based in Melbourne, the company has been established since 2000 and in that time has produced a number of Helpmann Award and Green Room Award nominated plays and musicals.

February 4, 2013

APPLICATIONS CALLED FOR CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOWSHIP 2013 Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from established New Zealand choreographers for the $65,000 Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship.

APPLICATIONS CALLED FOR CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND CHOREOGRAPHIC FELLOWSHIP 2013 Creative New Zealand is calling for applications from established New Zealand choreographers for the $65,000 Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship.

February 4, 2013

DUNEDIN FRINGE 2013 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The 2013 Dunedin Fringe Festival will take place from 14-24 March and will present more than 60 events covering a range of art forms.…

DUNEDIN FRINGE 2013 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The 2013 Dunedin Fringe Festival will take place from 14-24 March and will present more than 60 events covering a range of art forms. A total of 35 acts are Dunedin based with the other 25 coming from around New Zealand and the world. More than 300 artists will be participating in the 2013 Dunedin Fringe creating a massive boost in artistic activity and vibrancy in the city.

February 1, 2013

SPOTLIGHT ON HAMILTON’S THEATRES Hamilton Mayor and councillors will be meeting on Tuesday 5 February at an informal workshop to discuss the Hamilton Theatres Review.The review aims to map out…

SPOTLIGHT ON HAMILTON’S THEATRES Hamilton Mayor and councillors will be meeting on Tuesday 5 February at an informal workshop to discuss the Hamilton Theatres Review. The review aims to map out the city’s long-term needs and supports Council’s aim to maintain and support a sustainable, smart and vibrant performing arts scene in Hamilton.

January 30, 2013

BATS Theatre opening 7 February on Cuba Street | After a flurry of work, a new theatre on the corner of Cuba and Dixon Streets is receiving the finishing touches…

BATS Theatre opening 7 February on Cuba Street | After a flurry of work, a new theatre on the corner of Cuba and Dixon Streets is receiving the finishing touches needed to turn it from an old bar into a brand new space for BATS, until its return home to 1 Kent Terrace in 2014.

January 27, 2013

Counterpoint 2013 Season. PledgeMe campaign

Counterpoint 2013 Season. PledgeMe campaign

January 16, 2013

TEACHERS…WE’RE READY!After a two-year development process, WYRD Productions and KDOONS are delighted to officially launch the MacHomer in-school OUTREACH campaign!Do your students hate Shakespeare? Do they hate you for teaching…

TEACHERS...WE'RE READY! After a two-year development process, WYRD Productions and KDOONS are delighted to officially launch the MacHomer in-school OUTREACH campaign! Do your students hate Shakespeare? Do they hate you for teaching it? There's help, my friends... These downloadable teaching resources, created by professional theatre actors, are the perfect tools to enhance your classroom exploration of Shakespeare.

January 16, 2013

BATS Calls for Pitches BATS is an intimate, affordable presenting venue dedicated to fostering the development of practitioners, audiences and New Zealand performance work … You can pitch a show…

BATS Calls for Pitches BATS is an intimate, affordable presenting venue dedicated to fostering the development of practitioners, audiences and New Zealand performance work ... You can pitch a show to BATS at any time, but now is an especially good time! If you have a brilliant, risky, or exciting idea and a team ready to put that idea on stage, send an email to cherie@bats.co.nz for more information about putting on a show at our new venue.

January 8, 2013

THE COURT AND THE FORTUNE TO HOLD JOINT OPEN AUDITIONS The Court Theatre and Fortune Theatre will be holding joint open auditions on February 13th 2013. Open auditions will be…

THE COURT AND THE FORTUNE TO HOLD JOINT OPEN AUDITIONS The Court Theatre and Fortune Theatre will be holding joint open auditions on February 13th 2013. Open auditions will be held at the Court Theatre in Christchurch, which is located on Bernard Street in Addington.

January 3, 2013

RED LEAP THEATRE SEEKS NEW GENERAL MANAGER Red Leap Theatre is a professional Auckland based movement and image based theatre company. Our current General Manager Lauren Hughes is stepping down…

RED LEAP THEATRE SEEKS NEW GENERAL MANAGER Red Leap Theatre is a professional Auckland based movement and image based theatre company. Our current General Manager Lauren Hughes is stepping down from her management role to take up a governance role with the company. As a result a fantastic opportunity has arisen for one lucky person to become the new GM for the company.

December 22, 2012

CREATIVE LICENCE: ARE LITERARY TEXTS SACRED? If you see a theatre production of a classic play like Shakespeare or Arthur Miller’s Death of A Salesman,do you want to see the…

CREATIVE LICENCE: ARE LITERARY TEXTS SACRED? If you see a theatre production of a classic play like Shakespeare or Arthur Miller's Death of A Salesman,do you want to see the production adhere to the original text?

December 22, 2012

Interactive Apollo 13: Mission Control make North American debut in Tacoma The Tacoma Dome’s Exhibition Hall has been transformed into “Apollo 13: Mission Control” – part play, part interactive experience.…

Interactive Apollo 13: Mission Control make North American debut in Tacoma The Tacoma Dome’s Exhibition Hall has been transformed into “Apollo 13: Mission Control” – part play, part interactive experience. The show runs today through Dec. 30.

December 21, 2012

SAVE THEATREVIEW Please video your support … THEATREVIEW has no funding for 2013. As support material for various fundraising efforts, Jack O’Donnell will edit video clips of people – including…

SAVE THEATREVIEW Please video your support … THEATREVIEW has no funding for 2013. As support material for various fundraising efforts, Jack O’Donnell will edit video clips of people – including you and your fans? – endorsing Theatreview, to be completed by mid January. We'd love you to be part of it! As soon as convenient, and no later that 15 Jan, please used a digital camera, i-phone, android, i-pad, tablet or whatever works to capture yourself and anyone else you know who would like to, as follows:

December 16, 2012

BATS THEATRE TO REOPEN ON 7 FEB IN THE HEART OF WELLINGTON BATS’ temporary home for 2013 will be none other than upstairs on the corner of Cuba & Dixon…

BATS THEATRE TO REOPEN ON 7 FEB IN THE HEART OF WELLINGTON BATS' temporary home for 2013 will be none other than upstairs on the corner of Cuba & Dixon Streets.