Category: Views and Q’s
November 13, 2009
Christchurch Arts Festival in trouble. Given gossip mills are turning I thought it was worth putting up this article from The Press
Christchurch Arts Festival in trouble. Given gossip mills are turning I thought it was worth putting up this article from The Press
October 29, 2009
Downstage on the passing of Martyn Sanderson, founder and former director
Downstage on the passing of Martyn Sanderson, founder and former director
October 24, 2009
Creating by Writing and/or Devising. The following discussion has been plucked from the Comments below John Smythe’s review of The Wind Speaks to Wellington,
Creating by Writing and/or Devising. The following discussion has been plucked from the Comments below John Smythe's review of The Wind Speaks to Wellington,
October 21, 2009
The Kransky Sisters. This is a long shot, but if anybody has two tickets to the sold-out Kransky Sisters in Nelson that they want to hawk to me, I’d be…
The Kransky Sisters. This is a long shot, but if anybody has two tickets to the sold-out Kransky Sisters in Nelson that they want to hawk to me, I'd be chuffed.
September 30, 2009
TO GO OR NOT TO GO. I don’t know about you but I’m getting pissed off with people who go to the loo in the middle of a play.
TO GO OR NOT TO GO. I don't know about you but I'm getting pissed off with people who go to the loo in the middle of a play.
September 29, 2009
Two Day Plays. Can I just say that this is a fantastic event!
Two Day Plays. Can I just say that this is a fantastic event!
September 21, 2009
TWO DAY PLAYS: HEAT 3 RESULTS Last night 5 more original and diverse plays were premiered at BATS Theatre, all of which were made in a weekend. Two teams will…
TWO DAY PLAYS: HEAT 3 RESULTS Last night 5 more original and diverse plays were premiered at BATS Theatre, all of which were made in a weekend. Two teams will progress to next week's final, one chosen by audience vote and the other by judges ...
September 9, 2009
Writers and Readers. There are successful Writers’ and Readers’ Weeks in Auckland and Wellington. But plays and playwrights are not included. Is not a playwright a writer?
Writers and Readers. There are successful Writers' and Readers' Weeks in Auckland and Wellington. But plays and playwrights are not included. Is not a playwright a writer?
August 22, 2009
O Temperance. Does anyone remember Mervyn Thompson’s “O Temperance” as performed some time in the 70s by the Chch Theatre Trust
O Temperance. Does anyone remember Mervyn Thompson's "O Temperance" as performed some time in the 70s by the Chch Theatre Trust
August 10, 2009
“Stick to acting.”??! Alright, I have to vent, rant, whatever you want to call it. And I’m aware I’m preaching to the choir here,
"Stick to acting."??! Alright, I have to vent, rant, whatever you want to call it. And I'm aware I'm preaching to the choir here,
June 30, 2009
Comedy Festival success. Does it mean Wellington punters have only just woken up to the comedy festival
Comedy Festival success. Does it mean Wellington punters have only just woken up to the comedy festival
June 18, 2009
Helen Clark’s legacy to the arts
Helen Clark's legacy to the arts
June 10, 2009
DANZ answers Rodney Hide
DANZ answers Rodney Hide
June 7, 2009
The demise of the Artists in Schools Programme. [I have been asked to put this discussion (from an Accordnet email group) up on Theatreview as the Performing Arts community is…
The demise of the Artists in Schools Programme. [I have been asked to put this discussion (from an Accordnet email group) up on Theatreview as the Performing Arts community is affected. Playwrights and choreographers, for example, have been part of the Artists in School Programme, now axed in the wake of the recent budget
May 28, 2009
The Free Theatre Initiative. In response to your article from the UK regarding free theatre tickets to youth….
The Free Theatre Initiative. In response to your article from the UK regarding free theatre tickets to youth….
May 28, 2009
Improv – the rules of engagement. This thread has been transferred from the Comments below John Smythe’s review of WellingSIN City
Improv - the rules of engagement. This thread has been transferred from the Comments below John Smythe's review of WellingSIN City
May 22, 2009
Comedy reviewing. I’m moved to post this topic after Simon Sweetman’s recent blog post on Flight of the Conchords.
Comedy reviewing. I'm moved to post this topic after Simon Sweetman's recent blog post on Flight of the Conchords.
May 11, 2009
Tony Taylor dies. Tony Taylor, distinguished and renowned former director of Downstage passed away in Auckland on Friday
Tony Taylor dies. Tony Taylor, distinguished and renowned former director of Downstage passed away in Auckland on Friday
May 5, 2009
Augusto Boal. Kua hinga te totara i te Waonui a Tane. No reira e te Rangatira haere, haere, haere atu ra. Augusto Boal passed away on May the 1st 2009
Augusto Boal. Kua hinga te totara i te Waonui a Tane. No reira e te Rangatira haere, haere, haere atu ra. Augusto Boal passed away on May the 1st 2009
May 4, 2009
Rawiri Paratene at The Globe. Go Rawiri! “Another eye-catching performance
Rawiri Paratene at The Globe. Go Rawiri! "Another eye-catching performance
May 3, 2009
Year of the Rat. Brilliant play, well worth seeing
Year of the Rat. Brilliant play, well worth seeing
April 23, 2009
Poetry Idol. Seems a pity only 10 poets will be in the Idol night event.
Poetry Idol. Seems a pity only 10 poets will be in the Idol night event.
April 10, 2009
Theatre writers. Playmarket staff are often asked for help by members of devising companies who are having problems as a result of unsuitable contracts and agreements
Theatre writers. Playmarket staff are often asked for help by members of devising companies who are having problems as a result of unsuitable contracts and agreements
