Category: Views and Q’s
November 14, 2007
Settling – the headphones. The question is: do the headphones in Settling (the BATS/STAB show) intensify the state in which we engage with live theatre, add a whole new dimension…
Settling - the headphones. The question is: do the headphones in Settling (the BATS/STAB show) intensify the state in which we engage with live theatre, add a whole new dimension or rob it of an essential component?
November 6, 2007
maidment to close! Ak theatre Crisis! A deeply concerning situation is looming with Ak Uni planning to reclaim the Maidment Theatre in 2008
maidment to close! Ak theatre Crisis! A deeply concerning situation is looming with Ak Uni planning to reclaim the Maidment Theatre in 2008
October 21, 2007
methamphetamine. We are in development, approaching preproduction of a unique entertainment event, www.thebigstomp.com. TBS will combine, theater, sports, dance music and arts to take a positive stand against P. However
methamphetamine. We are in development, approaching preproduction of a unique entertainment event, www.thebigstomp.com. TBS will combine, theater, sports, dance music and arts to take a positive stand against P. However
October 16, 2007
Theatre Prices. Thanks for the feed back everyone about why younger audiences are maybe giving Circa a miss. It mainly seems to be about price
Theatre Prices. Thanks for the feed back everyone about why younger audiences are maybe giving Circa a miss. It mainly seems to be about price
October 16, 2007
The purpose of a review? I was one of the unfortunate few who didn’t see The Sixth Sense quick enough, only to be told before I watched it that Bruce…
The purpose of a review? I was one of the unfortunate few who didn't see The Sixth Sense quick enough, only to be told before I watched it that Bruce Willis' character is actually dead
October 16, 2007
Is Theatre Dead? I have recently heard several people despairingly remark that Theatre is dead in this country.
Is Theatre Dead? I have recently heard several people despairingly remark that Theatre is dead in this country.
October 13, 2007
Turandot. Man I do not know about guys but I thought Turandot was AMAZING!
Turandot. Man I do not know about guys but I thought Turandot was AMAZING!
October 5, 2007
A brazilian speaks of the Auckland Production. Yesterday, I found a video on ‘youtube.com’ with interviews and some excerpts from The Pillowman as it was presented on Broadway
A brazilian speaks of the Auckland Production. Yesterday, I found a video on 'youtube.com' with interviews and some excerpts from The Pillowman as it was presented on Broadway
September 30, 2007
EDITH CAMPION. A crucial player in the establishment of professional theatre in New Zealand, Edith Campion died on Sunday 16 September
EDITH CAMPION. A crucial player in the establishment of professional theatre in New Zealand, Edith Campion died on Sunday 16 September
September 24, 2007
Marcel Marceau. Who does not owe something to him.
Marcel Marceau. Who does not owe something to him.
September 24, 2007
Who is fooling who. Items dealing with the pseudonym debate have been moved to the Forum ‘Some thoughts on Pseudonyms’
Who is fooling who. Items dealing with the pseudonym debate have been moved to the Forum 'Some thoughts on Pseudonyms'
September 17, 2007
B SIDE. Just wanted to give huge and sincere thanks to all those who attended, and to all those who made this inspirational forum happen in the first place!
B SIDE. Just wanted to give huge and sincere thanks to all those who attended, and to all those who made this inspirational forum happen in the first place!
September 15, 2007
Bye bye! Tonight is the last performance of Auckland Theatre Company’s The Pillowman
Bye bye! Tonight is the last performance of Auckland Theatre Company's The Pillowman
September 8, 2007
King Lear. Before everybody goes running off to Auckland [or Wellington] to see this much-awaited version of King Lear, and raises a small mortgage to do so, you might like…
King Lear. Before everybody goes running off to Auckland [or Wellington] to see this much-awaited version of King Lear, and raises a small mortgage to do so, you might like to read Germaine Greer's wickedly wonderful account of the Brit season on the Guardian website. The review is titled "So Ian McKellen drops his trousers to play King Lear…"
September 6, 2007
Favourite Theatre? A question for the people who work in theatre or attend theatre: What is your favourite theatre in New Zealand to work in / watch theatre in and…
Favourite Theatre? A question for the people who work in theatre or attend theatre: What is your favourite theatre in New Zealand to work in / watch theatre in and why?
September 6, 2007
Waiata: the new applause? The night I visited Aurelia’s Oratorio at the St James, the performers’ curtain call was interrupted by an entire row of Toi Whakaari students standing up…
Waiata: the new applause? The night I visited Aurelia's Oratorio at the St James, the performers' curtain call was interrupted by an entire row of Toi Whakaari students standing up to perform a waiata. They sang for several minutes
September 5, 2007
Stoppard dated? More likely our ears… [The Real Thing]. As an audience member who has seen almost all Stoppard to be performed in the greater Auckland region in the past…
Stoppard dated? More likely our ears… [The Real Thing]. As an audience member who has seen almost all Stoppard to be performed in the greater Auckland region in the past long-while-and-a-bit, it saddens me to read the reviews of Silo Theatre's recent production
September 1, 2007
Monarchy The Musical is soooooooooooooooo cool
Monarchy The Musical is soooooooooooooooo cool
August 31, 2007
A National Theatre Company. I am the Founding Trustee of the newly established “The FAME Trust”
A National Theatre Company. I am the Founding Trustee of the newly established "The FAME Trust"
August 27, 2007
Vitriol versus fair comment. Once more unsubstantiated invective is being used as a poor substitute for fair comment
Vitriol versus fair comment. Once more unsubstantiated invective is being used as a poor substitute for fair comment
August 24, 2007
The Seagull. While their King Lear did leave much to be desired (for the record I loved McKellen and Gaunt and Monica Dolan, the rest for me were neither here…
The Seagull. While their King Lear did leave much to be desired (for the record I loved McKellen and Gaunt and Monica Dolan, the rest for me were neither here nor there) "The Seagull" was a triumph
August 23, 2007
Investment in regional theatres
Investment in regional theatres
August 21, 2007
When Reality and Theatre Butt Heads. I wrote a play based loosely on my brother
When Reality and Theatre Butt Heads. I wrote a play based loosely on my brother
