Category: Views and Q’s
August 9, 2010
Govt. funding v Arts philanthropy. Two recent articles in Britain’s The Independent offer warnings about governments who withdraw public funding for the arts and leave it to the private philanthropists
Govt. funding v Arts philanthropy. Two recent articles in Britain's The Independent offer warnings about governments who withdraw public funding for the arts and leave it to the private philanthropists
August 9, 2010
The fate of Auckland’s St James. Two articles from The New Zealand Herald suggest the only way Auckland’s St James Theatre can be saved as a live theatre venue is…
The fate of Auckland’s St James. Two articles from The New Zealand Herald suggest the only way Auckland's St James Theatre can be saved as a live theatre venue is in exchange for the Aotea Theatre/ The Edge becoming part of an international convention and exhibition centre
August 7, 2010
brilliant blues guy at the Pit bar! Just saw one of the best gigs of my life at the Pit bar
brilliant blues guy at the Pit bar! Just saw one of the best gigs of my life at the Pit bar
July 26, 2010
CNZ Funding: KEY ROLES AND LIMITS FOR THE ARTS LEADERSHIP INVESTMENT PROGRAMME. Calls for Expressions of Interest
CNZ Funding: KEY ROLES AND LIMITS FOR THE ARTS LEADERSHIP INVESTMENT PROGRAMME. Calls for Expressions of Interest
July 17, 2010
Sue Dunlop. A massive turnout for Sue Dunlop at The Pines this afternoon (Friday 16 June 2010).
Sue Dunlop. A massive turnout for Sue Dunlop at The Pines this afternoon (Friday 16 June 2010).
June 4, 2010
Horse Play, Horse $#%&
Horse Play, Horse $#%&
May 16, 2010
Has Cultural Cringe reinfected NZ? The review of TJ McDONALD: A Mâori Ate My Great Granddad by Lillian Richards has disturbed me. “I have to admit to finding all things…
Has Cultural Cringe reinfected NZ? The review of TJ McDONALD: A Mâori Ate My Great Granddad by Lillian Richards has disturbed me. “I have to admit to finding all things more amusing and/or more interesting when in a foreign accent,” she wrote,“
April 4, 2010
Kiwi’s first … but obviously not for Kiwi performers. New Zealand performers have today expressed their shock and disappointment over the decision to allow a US performer to enter the…
Kiwi’s first … but obviously not for Kiwi performers. New Zealand performers have today expressed their shock and disappointment over the decision to allow a US performer to enter the country and take work away from a New Zealander
April 1, 2010
LEAKED RECOMMENDATION TO ARTS MINISTER. What is it with this Government? It’s leaking like a collander!
March 25, 2010
That Face Review … older people in the audience
That Face Review ... older people in the audience
March 19, 2010
Yvonne Cartier. Does anyone have “reliably sourced” material (e.g. professional journalism, not from sources closely associated with her) material on NZ-born choreographer/mime Yvonne Cartier?
Yvonne Cartier. Does anyone have "reliably sourced" material (e.g. professional journalism, not from sources closely associated with her) material on NZ-born choreographer/mime Yvonne Cartier?
March 18, 2010
Your 10 Greatest NZ Plays Ever? Just for fun, eh?
Your 10 Greatest NZ Plays Ever? Just for fun, eh?
March 14, 2010
Auto coloniZation. John’s review of He Reo Aroha includes the following question: (I realise I may be alone in having my delight in their music spoiled by their compulsive and…
March 14, 2010
Auto coloniZation. John’s review of He Reo Aroha includes the following question: (I realise I may be alone in having my delight in their music spoiled by their compulsive and…
Auto coloniZation. John's review of He Reo Aroha includes the following question: (I realise I may be alone in having my delight in their music spoiled by their compulsive and apparently obligatory recourse to American accents when singing their original and sincerely-felt love songs in English. Do they sing the Maori songs with American accents too, just because they are pop songs?)
February 19, 2010
Foul Play At Short + Sweet Auckland? Ever since the “Short + Sweet” Gala Final finished two weeks ago I’ve had an uneasy feeling nagging away at me this whole…
Foul Play At Short + Sweet Auckland? Ever since the “Short + Sweet” Gala Final finished two weeks ago I've had an uneasy feeling nagging away at me this whole time about the transparency and fairness
February 3, 2010
Getting Some Kiwi In Ya. At the risk of biting the hand that may occasionally feed a tiny morsel to this website (through Google Ads) I have to challenge the…
Getting Some Kiwi In Ya. At the risk of biting the hand that may occasionally feed a tiny morsel to this website (through Google Ads) I have to challenge the 'Get Some Kiwi In Ya' promotion
February 2, 2010
fringe fest, what is on in it? There is still no online programme for the fringe festival!
fringe fest, what is on in it? There is still no online programme for the fringe festival!
January 21, 2010
NZ Scenography 1975-2015. I am currently working as the NZ editor on a publication entitled ‘World Scenography’. This book surveys scenography of the world
NZ Scenography 1975-2015. I am currently working as the NZ editor on a publication entitled 'World Scenography'. This book surveys scenography of the world
December 11, 2009
Who should develop plays and playwrights? Recently Oliver Driver – in an excellent interview with Lynn Freeman on Arts on Sunday about Silo’s plans – suggested theatres should take over…
Who should develop plays and playwrights? Recently Oliver Driver - in an excellent interview with Lynn Freeman on Arts on Sunday about Silo's plans - suggested theatres should take over responsibility for developing homegrown plays and playwrights, in place of Playmarket
December 5, 2009
THE CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS 2009!
THE CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS 2009!
December 5, 2009
THE HACKMAN THEATRE AWARDS – AUCKLAND EDITION!
THE HACKMAN THEATRE AWARDS - AUCKLAND EDITION!
November 27, 2009
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2009. Nominations for the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards will also be posted on Theatreview, of course, but not until they have appeared in the Dominion Post
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2009. Nominations for the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards will also be posted on Theatreview, of course, but not until they have appeared in the Dominion Post
November 22, 2009
Key insults actors again…Prime Minister John Key…. dismissed Jon Voight’s comments as “the views of a protesting actor”.
Key insults actors again...Prime Minister John Key…. dismissed Jon Voight's comments as "the views of a protesting actor".
