Category: Views and Q’s
August 2, 2007
The tapas approach. “Leaving at half time – the tapas approach to concerts and plays.” This trend was articulated
The tapas approach. "Leaving at half time - the tapas approach to concerts and plays." This trend was articulated
July 25, 2007
Theatre Venues. Question; Do people out there think there is a lack of theatre space available in Wellington to stage their work?
Theatre Venues. Question; Do people out there think there is a lack of theatre space available in Wellington to stage their work?
July 8, 2007
Producing locally, touring internationally. The following post to the King Lear forum precipitated this one.
Producing locally, touring internationally. The following post to the King Lear forum precipitated this one.
July 1, 2007
The ‘Blackbird’ Poster and How Much It Sucks, Because By Gum These People Have to Get the Message. I want to see this show so much, but I don’t know…
The 'Blackbird' Poster and How Much It Sucks, Because By Gum These People Have to Get the Message. I want to see this show so much, but I don't know if I can. Posters are important, you know.
June 27, 2007
Poster and Publicity Design… So… it has been suggested that the quality of theatre publicity material in Wellington often leaves much to be desired
Poster and Publicity Design… So… it has been suggested that the quality of theatre publicity material in Wellington often leaves much to be desired
June 15, 2007
Should An Artist Turn Down Work Because Their Economic Situation Tells Them They Must?
Should An Artist Turn Down Work Because Their Economic Situation Tells Them They Must?
June 4, 2007
Shakespeare in Schools. Participants in – and observers of – the 2007 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SHEILAH WINN NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SHAKESPEARE IN SCHOOLS competition are invited
Shakespeare in Schools. Participants in - and observers of - the 2007 UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SHEILAH WINN NATIONAL FESTIVAL OF SHAKESPEARE IN SCHOOLS competition are invited
June 4, 2007
Deadly theatre? Deadly reviewing? A duty for critics?
Deadly theatre? Deadly reviewing? A duty for critics?
May 27, 2007
Blackbird: the forum. This is for those who have seen BLACKBIRD and want to share their thoughts and feelings on any aspect
Blackbird: the forum. This is for those who have seen BLACKBIRD and want to share their thoughts and feelings on any aspect
May 23, 2007
Rothwell and Mainstream. Judith Dale writes in her review of Deliver Us that the mainstream theatres arent up to it (ie doing a Rothwell). I would prefer to think “aren’t…
Rothwell and Mainstream. Judith Dale writes in her review of Deliver Us that the mainstream theatres arent up to it (ie doing a Rothwell). I would prefer to think "aren't up for it" would be fairer.
May 17, 2007
DELIVER US: the forum. My review of Deliver Us by Paul Rothwell has provoked 21 Comments from 13 participants (so far)
DELIVER US: the forum. My review of Deliver Us by Paul Rothwell has provoked 21 Comments from 13 participants (so far)
May 13, 2007
Tiny type. The Made in New Zealand review includes: “It is a shame that the attractively produced programmes cannot be read by many
Tiny type. The Made in New Zealand review includes: "It is a shame that the attractively produced programmes cannot be read by many
May 10, 2007
When does theatre work? At John’s suggestion, the intention here is to consolidate and continue some of the interesting issues raised in the prior mega-forum about devised theatre
When does theatre work? At John's suggestion, the intention here is to consolidate and continue some of the interesting issues raised in the prior mega-forum about devised theatre
May 3, 2007
The Duty of a Playwright? Torture in Lebanon via a Toronto Stage: The duty of an artist is to place art on a higher level than history.
The Duty of a Playwright? Torture in Lebanon via a Toronto Stage: The duty of an artist is to place art on a higher level than history.
May 1, 2007
Richard McBeef. The one-act ‘play’ Richard McBeef by Virginia Tech killer Cho Seung-Hui has been posted on the internet. Click on the title to read it (on a site called…
Richard McBeef. The one-act 'play' Richard McBeef by Virginia Tech killer Cho Seung-Hui has been posted on the internet. Click on the title to read it (on a site called The Smoking Gun).
April 29, 2007
‘Kissing Bone’: the wrightings of Rothwell. In an earlier forum – The Duty of a Playwright – I floated some ideas about playwrights, what they do, and why, and quoted…
'Kissing Bone': the wrightings of Rothwell. In an earlier forum - The Duty of a Playwright - I floated some ideas about playwrights, what they do, and why, and quoted Robert Fisk in The Independent Online
April 20, 2007
Black Grace: AMATA. Further to the Black Grace review and comments, here are links to other reviews
Black Grace: AMATA. Further to the Black Grace review and comments, here are links to other reviews
April 3, 2007
Tax Exemptions For Artists And Their Creative Outputs When Exhibited, Published Or Otherwise Produced In Public Arenas
Tax Exemptions For Artists And Their Creative Outputs When Exhibited, Published Or Otherwise Produced In Public Arenas
March 16, 2007
A BUSINESS CASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. The recent Staging The Future II symposium was shocked to discover that the performing arts are not included in the government definition of…
A BUSINESS CASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. The recent Staging The Future II symposium was shocked to discover that the performing arts are not included in the government definition of Creative Industries!
March 13, 2007
Season Thoughts. So what do people think of the various theatres around New Zealand’s up and coming shows
Season Thoughts. So what do people think of the various theatres around New Zealand’s up and coming shows
March 11, 2007
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION – What the …? In a brilliant stroke of provocation, discussion facilitator Danny Mulheron stirred up the Sunday morning session of recent Staging The Future II symposium
CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATION – What the …? In a brilliant stroke of provocation, discussion facilitator Danny Mulheron stirred up the Sunday morning session of recent Staging The Future II symposium
March 9, 2007
To bow or not to bow…Curtain calls can be a tricky area. As (in no particular order…) an actor/ writer/ director/ designer it’s nice to have your work acknowledged, and as an…
To bow or not to bow…Curtain calls can be a tricky area. As (in no particular order…) an actor/ writer/ director/ designer it's nice to have your work acknowledged, and as an audience member to have the chance to show your appreciation for what you have seen. But then
March 6, 2007
Fringe Wrap. Rather than attempt a wrap myself – hell, you’ve heard enough from me – I thought I’d start this Forum topic by way of inviting audience members, particpants,…
Fringe Wrap. Rather than attempt a wrap myself - hell, you've heard enough from me - I thought I'd start this Forum topic by way of inviting audience members, particpants, locals, visitors
