July 11, 2020

DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S 12-MONTH INVESTMENT PLAN, AHEAD OF AUGUST OPENINGS Announcement summary:

DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S 12-MONTH INVESTMENT PLAN, AHEAD OF AUGUST OPENINGS Announcement summary:

June 17, 2020

NEW ZEALAND’S VIRTUAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN FESTIVAL [written for The Theatre Times] Professional theatres worked with swiftly responding funding bodies to secure continuity or emergency relief grants and some proceeded to…

NEW ZEALAND’S VIRTUAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN FESTIVAL [written for The Theatre Times] Professional theatres worked with swiftly responding funding bodies to secure continuity or emergency relief grants and some proceeded to invent new ways to deliver shows to their audiences. And ever-creative independent co-ops variously rose to the challenge. Most notable were Centrepoint Theatre’s 24-Hour Challenge, the Auckland Theatre Company’s online adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull and Circa Theatre’s It’s Behind You! (see below). But first, here’s an overview of what else happened over the 10 weeks of Lockdown Levels 4, 3 and 2.

June 10, 2020

$13M BOOST FROM CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND FOR EMERGENCY ARTS FUNDINGCreative New Zealand has dug deep to respond to the extraordinary volume of applications for its COVID-19 Emergency Response Package, investing…

$13M BOOST FROM CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND FOR EMERGENCY ARTS FUNDING Creative New Zealand has dug deep to respond to the extraordinary volume of applications for its COVID-19 Emergency Response Package, investing an additional $13 million in its now closed first phase of arts funding. Arts Council leadership on Friday (5 June) approved the organisation drawing on further reserves to increase its total Phase 1 investment from $16 million to $29 million.

June 2, 2020

BUDGET 2020: The Mini-Series Written by Kate Powell The Big Idea 2 Jun 2020 With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the…

BUDGET 2020: The Mini-Series Written by Kate Powell The Big Idea 2 Jun 2020 With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the arts sector gripped. Now the dust has settled we tune into reaction. Talk about a cliffhanger.

May 23, 2020

BATS Theatre seeks Partnerships & Donor Programme DeveloperWellington’s iconic BATS Theatre looks to welcome an experienced Partnership & Donor Programme Developer to our tight-knit team. This is a fixed-term role…

BATS Theatre seeks Partnerships & Donor Programme Developer Wellington’s iconic BATS Theatre looks to welcome an experienced Partnership & Donor Programme Developer to our tight-knit team. This is a fixed-term role with flexible hours and remuneration to match the standard of work required within this time-frame. Potentially this is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to scale back their hours, or to re-enter the workforce.

May 22, 2020

Auckland’s leading theatre for children is under threat. Auckland’s leading theatre for children has a crisis appeal underway as it seeks help to survive and keep shaping young lives and…

Auckland’s leading theatre for children is under threat. Auckland’s leading theatre for children has a crisis appeal underway as it seeks help to survive and keep shaping young lives and the city’s vibrant cultural fabric. Within weeks, Tim Bray Theatre Company (TBTC) has moved from being a strong, established institution at the forefront of theatre for children, to a company struggling to survive the coming months, says Founder and Artistic Director Tim Bray, QSM.

May 16, 2020

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special pānui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we…

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special pānui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we have sufficient resources and can continue to effectively plan our ongoing support for the sector as the environment continues to change. The new closing date for both will be 1pm Friday 29 May instead of 18 June. More details in the media release below.

May 13, 2020

HELP Q GET THROUGH We are asking you, our beloved Q whānau, to Help Q Get Through. We are incredibly proud of all that Q has achieved, bringing audiences together…

HELP Q GET THROUGH We are asking you, our beloved Q whānau, to Help Q Get Through. We are incredibly proud of all that Q has achieved, bringing audiences together with theatre, comedy, dance, music and a killer cocktail or two. Our community's love of the Q experience has helped us present over 5,500 performances and change the landscape of the arts in Tāmaki Makaurau.

May 11, 2020

WINNING SGCNZ SHAKES QUOTES SONNETS (SGCNZ’s Locked-down Competition ~ No 3) Shakespeare wrote so many quotable quotes! Those who do not ‘brush’ with Shakespeare, miss out on appreciating how many…

WINNING SGCNZ SHAKES QUOTES SONNETS (SGCNZ’s Locked-down Competition ~ No 3) Shakespeare wrote so many quotable quotes! Those who do not ‘brush’ with Shakespeare, miss out on appreciating how many everyday sayings, phrases, words are either directly from the Bard’s works, or parody them. No one could deny we are now “in our Autumn of discontent”. The third of Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand’s Sonnet competitions has produced two very close winners with the subject of choosing any two of Shakespeare’s ‘quotable quotes’ or phrases and weaving them into a Sonnet.

May 11, 2020

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand LIMERICK COMPETITION! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ No 4SGCNZ now has a Shakespeare related Limerick Competition ‘on the go’. Details can be found on SGCNZ’s…

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand LIMERICK COMPETITION! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ No 4 SGCNZ now has a Shakespeare related Limerick Competition ‘on the go’. Details can be found on SGCNZ’s website sgcnz.org.nz/News. Closing date is 22 May.

April 23, 2020

SGCNZ’s SHAKE UP A SONNET COMPETITION WINNERSHappy Bard’s Birthday!!!Thank you to all the COVID-19 locked-down entrants and congratulations to all the winners!

SGCNZ’s SHAKE UP A SONNET COMPETITION WINNERS Happy Bard’s Birthday!!! Thank you to all the COVID-19 locked-down entrants and congratulations to all the winners!

April 17, 2020

Launching Thankful for Art #TFA Kia ora friend of the arts We’re pleased to launch our new advocacy campaign – Thankful for Art #TFA, which celebrates the value the arts…

Launching Thankful for Art #TFA Kia ora friend of the arts We’re pleased to launch our new advocacy campaign – Thankful for Art #TFA, which celebrates the value the arts are bringing to people during the lockdown and shares ways New Zealanders can engage with, support and participate in the arts. We’ve seen the abundance of creative mahi and resources surfacing during these extraordinary times and are responding with this four-week national arts advocacy campaign.

April 16, 2020

LAUGHTER AFTER LOCKDOWN:FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT NZ’S COMEDY INDUSTRY GOES LIVEThe New Zealand Comedy Trust have launched a double-pronged fundraising initiative to help support Aotearoa’s comedy community, responding to the critical…

LAUGHTER AFTER LOCKDOWN: FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT NZ’S COMEDY INDUSTRY GOES LIVE The New Zealand Comedy Trust have launched a double-pronged fundraising initiative to help support Aotearoa’s comedy community, responding to the critical need for financial assistance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 15, 2020

BLOOMSDAY is back again at the Thirsty Dog, K Rd in Auckland, one show only, Sunday June 16, 4pm-7pm, with Rima Te Wiata reading Molly Bloom and Tom Sainsbury lovingly…

April 15, 2020

DEAN PARKER OBITUARY The death yesterday (14 April 2020) of Dean Parker, one of New Zealand’s most successful screenwriters and playwrights, was announced by Murray Lynch, Director of Playmarket, the…

DEAN PARKER OBITUARY The death yesterday (14 April 2020) of Dean Parker, one of New Zealand’s most successful screenwriters and playwrights, was announced by Murray Lynch, Director of Playmarket, the playwright’s agent. Dean Parker was born in Napier in 1947 of mainly Irish ancestry. Educated at Napier Marist and Hastings St John’s, he worked as a writer for much of his life and was prominent in his union, the New Zealand Writer’s Guild. Dean wrote extensively for stage, radio, television and film.

April 14, 2020

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND OPENS FIRST PHASE FUNDING FOR COVID-19-IMPACTED ARTS SECTOR Today, Tuesday 14 April, Creative New Zealand has opened its first phase Emergency Response Package, a $16 million investment…

CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND OPENS FIRST PHASE FUNDING FOR COVID-19-IMPACTED ARTS SECTOR Today, Tuesday 14 April, Creative New Zealand has opened its first phase Emergency Response Package, a $16 million investment to be distributed to the arts sector through to 30 June 2020 (the end of Creative New Zealand’s financial year). A second phase, which will provide support beyond June 2020, will be initially explored at the April Arts Council meeting.

April 8, 2020

BOOSTED LIVE GET PAID TO PLAY Kia ora koutou, We’re now two weeks into lockdown. As an organisation, we’ve been heads down on our mission to understand and address the…

BOOSTED LIVE GET PAID TO PLAY Kia ora koutou, We’re now two weeks into lockdown. As an organisation, we’ve been heads down on our mission to understand and address the impact of this very peculiar situation (COVID-19) for the people we serve – the artists of Aotearoa. One thing is overwhelmingly clear. Artists need help. Whether it be community connection, financial support, or the opportunity to keep making and showcasing their art to audiences.

April 7, 2020

DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST PHASE ARTS SECTOR BOOST, ahead of 14 April openingEhara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini My strength is not that…

DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST PHASE ARTS SECTOR BOOST, ahead of 14 April opening Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini My strength is not that of the individual but of the collective As promised, we've got more details to share about our Emergency Response Package, ahead of opening the opportunities next Tuesday 14 April. Please see our update below.

March 31, 2020

SHAKE UP A SONNET! Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ)’s newest Locked-down Competition Shakespeare wrote his 154 Sonnets…plus the one Romeo and Juliet shared, plus…. Now it’s your turn! A challenge…

SHAKE UP A SONNET! Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ (SGCNZ)’s newest Locked-down Competition Shakespeare wrote his 154 Sonnets…plus the one Romeo and Juliet shared, plus…. Now it’s your turn! A challenge for you to write: Category 1) A Sonnet based on a Character from a Shakespeare play or poem Category 2) A Sonnet based on a Shakespeare play or poem

March 31, 2020

SGCNZ’s 2020 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals WHERE THERE’S WILL THERE’S A WAY Respecting the many hours of work the students, teachers and other directors have spent…

SGCNZ’s 2020 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals WHERE THERE’S WILL THERE’S A WAY Respecting the many hours of work the students, teachers and other directors have spent rehearsing their scenes for SGCNZ’s 2020 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals, and to address the restrictions caused by COVID-19, a creative way has been devised through the schools supplying their scenes on film this year. More students will be able to be involved, as those in Media Studies will also have roles to play. Schools and HomeSchool Clusters are sending their films to Glass Gecko Films, which is working closely with SGCNZ to facilitate the methodology. Some have been sent already. The rest will have a month from whenever the lock-down ends and schools return.

March 28, 2020

2020 NEW ZEALAND FRINGE AWARDS The 2020 New Zealand Fringe Arts Festival has wrapped up another remarkable season of performance, art and music. Even in the face of unprecedented world…

2020 NEW ZEALAND FRINGE AWARDS The 2020 New Zealand Fringe Arts Festival has wrapped up another remarkable season of performance, art and music. Even in the face of unprecedented world events, the Fringe continued to thrive whilst taking measures to ensure artists and audiences were safe. This year’s awards applauded outstanding work in production, design, and performance, all of which surprised and delighted us in the 2020 Fringe season. Never an easy task for the judges, this year was of course no different with an abundance of incredible new works to experience.

March 28, 2020

PLAYMARKET ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2020Here is the online Awards event from the separately contributing Playmarket team. HEARTBREAK LEADS TO TOP AWARD FOR PLAYWRIGHTPLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM…

PLAYMARKET ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2020 Here is the online Awards event from the separately contributing Playmarket team. HEARTBREAK LEADS TO TOP AWARD FOR PLAYWRIGHT PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD winner for 2020 is Jess Sayer for her play This Particular Room. The Adam NZ Play Award recognises and celebrates the best in new unproduced writing for the theatre. Jess also won the award for Best Play by a Woman Playwright. She has previously been shortlisted for the Adam NZ Play Award twice for her plays Beautiful Coincidences and Speak.

March 27, 2020

Links to COVID 19 Statements:

Links to COVID 19 Statements: