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.

December 14, 2012

The End of the Golden Weather FREE EVENT Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2012, 10am A scene from Bruce Mason’s play The End of the Golden Weather will be performed…

The End of the Golden Weather FREE EVENT Christmas Day, Tuesday 25 December 2012, 10am A scene from Bruce Mason's play The End of the Golden Weather will be performed (for the seventh year in a row) by actor Stephen Lovatt.

December 13, 2012

THE HACKMAN THEATRE AWARDS (Auckland) 2012Nominees and Winners announced and presented at a gala function in the Civic Theatre’s Wintergarden on Monday 10 November 2012.

THE HACKMAN THEATRE AWARDS (Auckland) 2012 Nominees and Winners announced and presented at a gala function in the Civic Theatre's Wintergarden on Monday 10 November 2012.

December 12, 2012

2012 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS a celebration of creative excellence presented by PLanDevents A fabulous night was had by all with a packed house at the magnificent Mayfair Theatre. There was…

2012 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS a celebration of creative excellence presented by PLanDevents A fabulous night was had by all with a packed house at the magnificent Mayfair Theatre. There was suitable in held breath as the nominations were read out and a rousing cheering and throwing of hats at each announcement; an incredibly warm reception for each of the Special Awards and the revelation of the Lifetime Achievements were met with appreciative murmurs that the Panel were spot on.

December 10, 2012

CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2012 WINNERS ANNOUNCED Sunday 9th December, 7pm Paramount Theatre, 25 Courtenay PlaceThe WINNERS (in bold) and (alphabetically listed) Nominees for 2012 are:

CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2012 WINNERS ANNOUNCED Sunday 9th December, 7pm Paramount Theatre, 25 Courtenay Place The WINNERS (in bold) and (alphabetically listed) Nominees for 2012 are:

December 6, 2012

PLAYMARKET position vacant Client Promotion You will have a passion for and wide knowledge of New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of circulation of…

PLAYMARKET position vacant Client Promotion You will have a passion for and wide knowledge of New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of circulation of scripts, management of events, bulletins, advertising and media communications.

December 5, 2012

THE 2012 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS presented by PLanDevents celebrating theatrical excellence And the Nominees are… PLanDevents is thrilled to announce the nominations for the 2012 Dunedin Theatre Awards. These are…

THE 2012 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS presented by PLanDevents celebrating theatrical excellence And the Nominees are… PLanDevents is thrilled to announce the nominations for the 2012 Dunedin Theatre Awards. These are chosen by our Panel who have been roaming around the creative talent of Dunedin and taking note of who’s been good and who’s been naughty.

December 3, 2012

CIRCA THEATRE 2013 SEASON: SIMPLY THE BEST! Circa continues to lead New Zealand theatre in 2013 with a season of simply the best of New Zealand and International work. Circa…

CIRCA THEATRE 2013 SEASON: SIMPLY THE BEST! Circa continues to lead New Zealand theatre in 2013 with a season of simply the best of New Zealand and International work. Circa is excited to present a number of world premieres of new New Zealand work in the 2013 season.

December 2, 2012

AUDITION NOTICE! – WELLINGTON Casting Ariel, Miranda and Ferdinand for A Tempest off Somes Island!!! ABard Productions, the company that created Frogs Under the Waterfront and Quarantine, is now producing…

AUDITION NOTICE! – WELLINGTON Casting Ariel, Miranda and Ferdinand for A Tempest off Somes Island!!! A Bard Productions, the company that created Frogs Under the Waterfront and Quarantine, is now producing a modern, comedic, fantastical adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, to take place on Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour.

December 1, 2012

2012 CHAPMAN KIPS AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES!!Late last night and into this early morning the luvvies and witterati of Wellington Theatre gathered at soon-to-be-renovated Bats Theatre to celebrate the alternative…

2012 CHAPMAN KIPS AWARD WINNERS AND NOMINEES!! Late last night and into this early morning the luvvies and witterati of Wellington Theatre gathered at soon-to-be-renovated Bats Theatre to celebrate the alternative theatre awards, the Kippies – hosted by Anya Tate-Manning and Salesi Le’ota, both in glittering frocks by Lilith LaCroix.

November 30, 2012

Step up to THEATREVIEW – take ownership! This is a call to everyone who uses this site to take ownership of it, either by joining the NZ Performing Arts Directory…

Step up to THEATREVIEW – take ownership! This is a call to everyone who uses this site to take ownership of it, either by joining the NZ Performing Arts Directory (PAD) or with a koha/donation. Theatreview has allowed New Zealand’s performing arts profession to create and sustain its own online ‘community and make itself visible to the world at large in a highly accessible way. It is time for the profession to own it.

November 29, 2012

CENTREPOINT THEATRE 2013 SEASON 2013 will mark Centrepoint Theatre’s 39th year as Palmerston North’s professional theatre. In 39 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering outstanding, world-class theatre, with an…

CENTREPOINT THEATRE 2013 SEASON 2013 will mark Centrepoint Theatre’s 39th year as Palmerston North’s professional theatre. In 39 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering outstanding, world-class theatre, with an emphasis on telling New Zealand stories, providing opportunities for new artists to showcase their talent, and above all for listening to what our audience wants. In 2013 we’re proud and excited to present a programme that will continue to delight, entertain, challenge and inspire audiences.

November 29, 2012

FUTURITY, AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY’S 2013 SEASON Auckland Theatre Company proudly presents its 2013 season, FUTURITY. “The plays that we’re offering in 2013 reflect all that is best about the theatrical…

FUTURITY, AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY'S 2013 SEASON Auckland Theatre Company proudly presents its 2013 season, FUTURITY. "The plays that we're offering in 2013 reflect all that is best about the theatrical experience: great stories and great characters brought vibrantly to life by New Zealand's finest stage talent." says Auckland Theatre Company's Artistic Director, Colin McColl.

November 26, 2012

DEAN PARKER AWARDED THE INAUGURAL PLAYMARKET AWARD The Playmarket Award was presented to Dean Parker at a ceremony at Downstage Theatre in Wellington on 25 November 2012.The award was created…

DEAN PARKER AWARDED THE INAUGURAL PLAYMARKET AWARD The Playmarket Award was presented to Dean Parker at a ceremony at Downstage Theatre in Wellington on 25 November 2012. The award was created to recognise a playwright who has made a significant artistic contribution to theatre in New Zealand, and grants a $20,000 cash prize.

November 26, 2012

WHITI HEREAKA AWARDED THE 2012 BRUCE MASON PLAYWRITING AWARD The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented to Whiti Hereaka at a ceremony at Downstage Theatre in Wellington on 25 November…

WHITI HEREAKA AWARDED THE 2012 BRUCE MASON PLAYWRITING AWARD The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented to Whiti Hereaka at a ceremony at Downstage Theatre in Wellington on 25 November 2012. The award exists to recognise early success in the career of the winning playwright; to encourage their continued exploration of the theatre medium and grants a $10,000 cash prize.

November 26, 2012

Q Theatre appoints James Wilson as Chief Executive

Q Theatre appoints James Wilson as Chief Executive

November 22, 2012

WAR HORSE IN AUCKLAND by Adey Ramsel The show that The Times dubbed ‘the theatrical show of the decade’ is coming to Auckland, in August 2013. War Horse, produced by…

WAR HORSE IN AUCKLAND by Adey Ramsel The show that The Times dubbed 'the theatrical show of the decade' is coming to Auckland, in August 2013. War Horse, produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain from the book by Michael Morpurgo, has been running in London's West End since 2007 and on Broadway since last year. Along the way it has won a slew of awards from Tony's to Oliviers.

November 21, 2012

AUDITION NOTICE for LONG CLOUD SUMMER SCHOOL A young generation of theatre makers opens the 2013 theatrical calendar of Downstage theatre with PERFECTLY WASTED.Long Cloud Youth Theatre is calling for…

AUDITION NOTICE for LONG CLOUD SUMMER SCHOOL A young generation of theatre makers opens the 2013 theatrical calendar of Downstage theatre with PERFECTLY WASTED. Long Cloud Youth Theatre is calling for auditionees for its summer school intake. The company is looking for ambitious, talented and motivated 16-25 year olds who want to embark on a five week rollercoaster ride of making theatre together.

November 20, 2012

CTTA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2012 A Grand Celebration of Wellington Professional TheatreSunday 9th December, 7pm Paramount Theatre, 25 Courtenay Place

CTTA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2012 A Grand Celebration of Wellington Professional Theatre Sunday 9th December, 7pm Paramount Theatre, 25 Courtenay Place