Category: Views and Q’s
October 6, 2008
“New Zealand” Fringe Festival. For many years, there has been a Fringe Festival in Wellington. It’s gone by the name of the “Fringe Festival”, usually with the city name “Wellington”…
"New Zealand" Fringe Festival. For many years, there has been a Fringe Festival in Wellington. It's gone by the name of the "Fringe Festival", usually with the city name "Wellington" somewhere associated with it
September 23, 2008
Dance Industry Strategy. The New Zealand Dance Industry Strategy was launched on 11 September 2008
Dance Industry Strategy. The New Zealand Dance Industry Strategy was launched on 11 September 2008
September 11, 2008
Psychology of Acting. I’m doing a study on the psychology of acting, there is a chance to win $100 just by filling in a short 10 minute online survey at…
Psychology of Acting. I'm doing a study on the psychology of acting, there is a chance to win $100 just by filling in a short 10 minute online survey at this address: http://www.surveymonkey.com
September 9, 2008
Stanislavsky Master Class… this may be of interest to you or someone you know. It is a chance to learn from a master international director and mentor,
Stanislavsky Master Class... this may be of interest to you or someone you know. It is a chance to learn from a master international director and mentor,
August 27, 2008
Tom Cardy, in his blog this morning: Why isn’t Wellington’s theatre community up in arms over the future of Downstage?
Tom Cardy, in his blog this morning: Why isn't Wellington's theatre community up in arms over the future of Downstage?
August 27, 2008
Original songs in American accents. In my Hinepau review I am remiss in not reprising my rant (see my Puss In Boots review) about songs sung in American accents. Why…
Original songs in American accents. In my Hinepau review I am remiss in not reprising my rant (see my Puss In Boots review) about songs sung in American accents. Why in Hinepau of all plays
August 19, 2008
Q Theatre – auckland. Today’s Herald (19/8/08) runs this article: Lights dimmed on next act in Q theatre saga
Q Theatre - auckland. Today's Herald (19/8/08) runs this article: Lights dimmed on next act in Q theatre saga
July 30, 2008
Following the recent ‘Conversation’ at BATS with Simon Ferry, facilitated by Christian Penny, (on the last Monday of each month) I was moved to email the producer, Briar Monro, with…
Following the recent 'Conversation' at BATS with Simon Ferry, facilitated by Christian Penny, (on the last Monday of each month) I was moved to email the producer, Briar Monro, with a question.
July 25, 2008
The Sainsbury Case. Thomas Sainsbury is clearly blessed – or cursed? – with a compulsion to make plays from his heightened responses to the world around and within him.
The Sainsbury Case. Thomas Sainsbury is clearly blessed - or cursed? - with a compulsion to make plays from his heightened responses to the world around and within him.
July 24, 2008
A Horse Story – Blinkers. What is happening at Auckland’s “The Basement” is great stuff – new, energetic, and in my view really exciting
A Horse Story - Blinkers. What is happening at Auckland's "The Basement" is great stuff - new, energetic, and in my view really exciting
June 24, 2008
Downstage’s New Vision. The vision for Downstage’s future is bold and exciting. But it’s frustratingly short of details.
Downstage's New Vision. The vision for Downstage's future is bold and exciting. But it's frustratingly short of details.
June 21, 2008
MONOLOGUES: reliving the past in the present tense v reporting on it in the past tense. This forum arises from the responses to my review of Guardians (two alternating monologues…
MONOLOGUES: reliving the past in the present tense v reporting on it in the past tense. This forum arises from the responses to my review of Guardians (two alternating monologues using past tense)
May 21, 2008
Could the EFA apply to plays? + arts funding matters in general. In today’s Capital Times Stephen Franks, ex-ACT MP, now the National candidate for Wellington Central asks: “If Downstage…
Could the EFA apply to plays? + arts funding matters in general. In today's Capital Times Stephen Franks, ex-ACT MP, now the National candidate for Wellington Central asks: "If Downstage puts on a return season of The Hollow Men in the run-up to the election, should production costs come out of the Labour Party's production budget?"
May 7, 2008
What is your experience with this? I saw that the Rebel Alliance theatre company is doing their entire upcoming Auckland season The Orderly as Pay What You Like. In other…
What is your experience with this? I saw that the Rebel Alliance theatre company is doing their entire upcoming Auckland season The Orderly as Pay What You Like. In other words you see the play and then pay whatever you want afterwards
April 24, 2008
New Programme Manager at Bats. Congrats
New Programme Manager at Bats. Congrats
April 20, 2008
Downstage Proposed Direction Industry Consultation. We have put Briar Monro’s final industry consultation report online to download at our website
Downstage Proposed Direction Industry Consultation. We have put Briar Monro's final industry consultation report online to download at our website
April 19, 2008
Jen Lal must be gutted… Sam Neill? The true Obi-Wan Kenobi(ess) of The Hannah Playhouse has been thwarted by the dark side
Jen Lal must be gutted… Sam Neill? The true Obi-Wan Kenobi(ess) of The Hannah Playhouse has been thwarted by the dark side
April 17, 2008
ROGER McGILL. Police have named Roger McGill as the man killed by lightning near Dargaville on Tuesday
ROGER McGILL. Police have named Roger McGill as the man killed by lightning near Dargaville on Tuesday
April 16, 2008
the overuse of particular actors.
the overuse of particular actors.
April 14, 2008
NZ Theatre on Wikipedia. Here’s a challenge: Coverage of New Zealand Theatre on Wikipedia is simply pathetic. And I’m telling you this because you lot are some of the best-equipped…
NZ Theatre on Wikipedia. Here's a challenge: Coverage of New Zealand Theatre on Wikipedia is simply pathetic. And I'm telling you this because you lot are some of the best-equipped to fix it
April 14, 2008
The Downstage Debate. Isn’t it terrific to have such debate over the current challenges Downstage Theatre Company faces.
The Downstage Debate. Isn't it terrific to have such debate over the current challenges Downstage Theatre Company faces.
April 11, 2008
New director at Downstage. But for the date, I was convinced that Sam Neill was the candidate…good try John! I claim first to spring this jape. Competitive bastard!
New director at Downstage. But for the date, I was convinced that Sam Neill was the candidate...good try John! I claim first to spring this jape. Competitive bastard!
April 10, 2008
Home or Away? I had lots of lovely questions written out to ask as a starting point..
Home or Away? I had lots of lovely questions written out to ask as a starting point..
