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January 30, 2012

THE STATE OF PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND RUTH SPENCER Sunday Star Times, 29 Jan 2011 The sound of hammers temporarily drowns out the Court Theatre’s artistic director Ross Gumbley. In…

THE STATE OF PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND RUTH SPENCER Sunday Star Times, 29 Jan 2011 The sound of hammers temporarily drowns out the Court Theatre's artistic director Ross Gumbley. In The Shed, the Court's brand new Christchurch premises, the public spaces are finished, but behind the scenes the work continues.

January 29, 2012

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS – a celebration of creative excellence – DISCUSSION AND SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS Background – by Patrick Davies For a number of years there had been a long discussion…

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS – a celebration of creative excellence – DISCUSSION AND SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS Background - by Patrick Davies For a number of years there had been a long discussion about the establishment of the Dunedin Theatre Awards that seemed stymied by the lack of someone to actually do it, and the minefield of how it might be achieved in a semi- and pro- environment.

January 29, 2012

NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012 (Wellington)A fierce, feisty, fabulous, Fringe Festival is ready to roll out some colourful mayhem in the Cultural Capital, 10 February until 3 March 2012.

NZ FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012 (Wellington) A fierce, feisty, fabulous, Fringe Festival is ready to roll out some colourful mayhem in the Cultural Capital, 10 February until 3 March 2012.

January 27, 2012

CENTREPOINT THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RESIGNSPalmerston North Theatre Trust announces with regret the resignation of popular Artistic Director Kate Louise Elliott after three and a half years in the role.

CENTREPOINT THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR RESIGNS Palmerston North Theatre Trust announces with regret the resignation of popular Artistic Director Kate Louise Elliott after three and a half years in the role.

January 27, 2012

NEW PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL – 17-25 February, Auckland. Immerse yourself in a boundary-smashing 9 day festival where local New Zealand artists join forces with international acts to push the boundaries of…

NEW PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL - 17-25 February, Auckland. Immerse yourself in a boundary-smashing 9 day festival where local New Zealand artists join forces with international acts to push the boundaries of theatre, dance, music and art.

January 27, 2012

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: CENTREPOINT THEATRE After three and half years of juggling a long-distance relationship , Kate Louise Elliott is leaving Centrepoint Theatre to go home . We will really miss…

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: CENTREPOINT THEATRE After three and half years of juggling a long-distance relationship , Kate Louise Elliott is leaving Centrepoint Theatre to go home . We will really miss her but it means a brilliant opportunity awaits the next up and coming aspiring Artistic Director.

January 26, 2012

Short + Sweet Dance = The Biggest Little Dance Festival in The World! Five days, six shows of new dance works from some of New Zealand’s hottest emerging and established…

Short + Sweet Dance = The Biggest Little Dance Festival in The World! Five days, six shows of new dance works from some of New Zealand’s hottest emerging and established dance practitioners. No dance longer than 10 minutes!

January 20, 2012

BANANA BOAT WRITERS RETREAT 2012 The BANANA BOAT is a collective of Maori and Pasifika Writers The Banana Boat Writers Group, in association with Auckland City Council Creative Communities, are…

BANANA BOAT WRITERS RETREAT 2012 The BANANA BOAT is a collective of Maori and Pasifika Writers The Banana Boat Writers Group, in association with Auckland City Council Creative Communities, are proud to announce that submissions are now welcome for places on a four day writers retreat.

October 21, 2011

‘DOWNSTAGE SEEKING BAILOUT OF $90,000’ Cash-strapped Downstage Theatre wants Wellington ratepayers to provide a $90,000 bailout so it can continue to operate. Wellington City Council will consider the funding request…

‘DOWNSTAGE SEEKING BAILOUT OF $90,000’ Cash-strapped Downstage Theatre wants Wellington ratepayers to provide a $90,000 bailout so it can continue to operate. Wellington City Council will consider the funding request on Wednesday. If granted, it would allow New Zealand’s oldest professional theatre company to remain open until January – when $298,000 funding from Creative New Zealand falls due.

September 24, 2011

Work visa changes for entertainers. New immigration instructions and processes announced for entertainers, performing artists, film and video production crew, and associated support personnel – frequently asked questions and answers

Work visa changes for entertainers. New immigration instructions and processes announced for entertainers, performing artists, film and video production crew, and associated support personnel – frequently asked questions and answers

September 23, 2011

Summer Shakespeare Auditions. Summer Shakespeare 2012 presents Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s most romantic and hilarious comedies.

September 15, 2011

Havana, Cuba, International Modern & Afrolatin Dance Workshop, 2012

June 30, 2011

Downstage submissions are open. What are we looking for? At Downstage we want to connect great ideas with audiences. We’re interested in is the thinking behind your project and what…

Downstage submissions are open. What are we looking for? At Downstage we want to connect great ideas with audiences. We're interested in is the thinking behind your project and what you're trying to achieve. Let's see if we can make it happen

June 27, 2011

From Vision to the Stage – A Producing in the Performing Arts Forum. Wellington is a creative hub with an abundance of talent. How does a great idea go from…

From Vision to the Stage - A Producing in the Performing Arts Forum. Wellington is a creative hub with an abundance of talent. How does a great idea go from the visioning stage to being experienced by an audience?

June 14, 2011

cheap photos…I’m a photographer based in Wellington. I have taken a lot of head shots for actors and the latest Long Cloud Youth Theatre publicity photos

cheap photos...I'm a photographer based in Wellington. I have taken a lot of head shots for actors and the latest Long Cloud Youth Theatre publicity photos

October 15, 2010

Producing in the Performing Arts – Free Forum Wellington. From Idea to Public Performance: Imagine, Harness, Realise.

Producing in the Performing Arts - Free Forum Wellington. From Idea to Public Performance: Imagine, Harness, Realise.

September 3, 2010

Afro-Cuban & Afro-Latin Dances. 16th Workuba 2011 –  Havana, Cuba, (International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop)

Afro-Cuban & Afro-Latin Dances. 16th Workuba 2011 –  Havana, Cuba, (International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop)

August 5, 2010

Rugby World Cup Festival Opportunities… here are opportunities for existing productions / programmes / projects / events to hook into RWC 2010 as a marketing tool

Rugby World Cup Festival Opportunities... here are opportunities for existing productions / programmes / projects / events to hook into RWC 2010 as a marketing tool

April 8, 2010

Downstage Industry Day – what do you want to know? On Saturday 1 May from 1-3pm, Downstage invites all performing arts practitioners and interested folks to its Industry Forum. 

Downstage Industry Day - what do you want to know? On Saturday 1 May from 1-3pm, Downstage invites all performing arts practitioners and interested folks to its Industry Forum. 

March 9, 2010

‘FOR THE RECORD’ panel discussion 10 OCTOBER 2009 AT TAPAC – edited transcript ….

‘FOR THE RECORD’ panel discussion 10 OCTOBER 2009 AT TAPAC - edited transcript ....

January 28, 2010

How they do it in the UK. Funding for 200 new jobs helping young unemployed people [in the UK] break into the creative and cultural sector has been secured

How they do it in the UK. Funding for 200 new jobs helping young unemployed people [in the UK] break into the creative and cultural sector has been secured

November 20, 2009

14th Workuba 2010, Havana, Cuba. (International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop). February 20 – 27 2010

14th Workuba 2010, Havana, Cuba. (International Intensive Afro-Cuban and Latin Dance Workshop). February 20 - 27 2010

October 14, 2009

‘ROCKSTAR’ PRESENTER / PERFORMERS NEEDED Become a primary school presenter Are you creative, innovative, energetic and enthusiastic about making a difference? Do you believe that understanding money and financial literacy…

‘ROCKSTAR’ PRESENTER / PERFORMERS NEEDED Become a primary school presenter Are you creative, innovative, energetic and enthusiastic about making a difference? Do you believe that understanding money and financial literacy (but not ‘getting rich’ necessarily) are important skills in life?

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