August 2, 2018

THE ACTORS’ WORKOUT – Christchurch Hosted by Jamie Irvine and Lara McGregor Christchurch Actors:The talented Jamie Irvine and Lara McGregor are hosting The Actors’ Workout September 8 & 9.PLEASE REGISTER…

THE ACTORS’ WORKOUT – Christchurch Hosted by Jamie Irvine and Lara McGregor Christchurch Actors: The talented Jamie Irvine and Lara McGregor are hosting The Actors' Workout September 8 & 9. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ASAP.

August 1, 2018

WEAVING EPIC TAPESTRIES Playwriting with Tom Minter Presented by JK PRODUCTIONS A rare opportunity for emerging and established playwrights of colour* to develop their craft with the expertise of internationally…

WEAVING EPIC TAPESTRIES Playwriting with Tom Minter Presented by JK PRODUCTIONS A rare opportunity for emerging and established playwrights of colour* to develop their craft with the expertise of internationally renowned Playwright TOM MINTER.

August 1, 2018

NEW ZEALAND THEATRE MONTH 2018 – update30 DAYS OF NATION-WIDE ELEVATION AND CELEBRATION NZ Theatre Month coming this September. From Whangarei to Invercargill, more than 450 shows and events will…

NEW ZEALAND THEATRE MONTH 2018 – update 30 DAYS OF NATION-WIDE ELEVATION AND CELEBRATION NZ Theatre Month coming this September. From Whangarei to Invercargill, more than 450 shows and events will be staged by more than 70 different organisations including professional theatre companies, community theatre groups, schools and other institutions around the country. From professional companies such as Auckland Theatre Company bringing premiere NZ works such as The Giltrap Audi season of Stuart Hoar’s Rendered, to distinctly Māori company Taki Rua’s Hine Kihāwai, to grassroots theatre like Theatre Whakatane’s Hang On a Minute Mate, each show will bring its own special magic to the stage.

July 31, 2018

BROWN INK SUBMISSIONS OPEN Playmarket’s Brown Ink development programme is looking for Māori and Pasifika writers with the best new, exciting and original plays.Selected plays will receive a day-long script…

BROWN INK SUBMISSIONS OPEN Playmarket’s Brown Ink development programme is looking for Māori and Pasifika writers with the best new, exciting and original plays. Selected plays will receive a day-long script clinic with a professional director, cast and script advisor.

July 31, 2018

ASIAN INK SUBMISSIONS OPENPlaymarket’s Asian Ink development programme is looking for Asian writers with the best new, exciting and original plays.Selected plays will receive a day-long script clinic with a…

ASIAN INK SUBMISSIONS OPEN Playmarket’s Asian Ink development programme is looking for Asian writers with the best new, exciting and original plays. Selected plays will receive a day-long script clinic with a professional director, cast and script advisor.

July 30, 2018

THE POP-UP GLOBE MEN-ONLY OUTRAGE. n his TheatreScenes blog, James Wenley has collated much of the debate that has been raging over the Pop-Up Globe’s decision to mount two plays…

THE POP-UP GLOBE MEN-ONLY OUTRAGE. n his TheatreScenes blog, James Wenley has collated much of the debate that has been raging over the Pop-Up Globe's decision to mount two plays – including The Taming of the Shrew – with all-male casts

July 19, 2018

HAMLET Directed by David O’Donnell The 36th Summer Shakespeare returns to the Dell, Wellington Botanic Gardens with a spectacular large-cast production of Shakespeare’s most famous play. Iconic though it is,…

HAMLET Directed by David O’Donnell The 36th Summer Shakespeare returns to the Dell, Wellington Botanic Gardens with a spectacular large-cast production of Shakespeare’s most famous play. Iconic though it is, Hamlet has never before been performed by Wellington Summer Shakespeare. This stylish contemporary production will explore the universality and relevance of the play by featuring Hamlet performed by a woman.

July 11, 2018

DAVID GEARY WORKSHOP – Wellington Getting in the same space / Stretching into new spaces. A workshop on process, practicalities and pathways to survival as a dramaturg and playwright.

DAVID GEARY WORKSHOP – Wellington Getting in the same space / Stretching into new spaces. A workshop on process, practicalities and pathways to survival as a dramaturg and playwright.

June 23, 2018

The Fortune Theatre 1974-2018. Dunedin’s historic Fortune Theatre has closed its doors – effectively immediately

The Fortune Theatre 1974-2018. Dunedin's historic Fortune Theatre has closed its doors – effectively immediately

June 23, 2018

Free Theatre Christchurch has been told to vacate from its Arts Centre premises in the restored Gymnasium.

Free Theatre Christchurch has been told to vacate from its Arts Centre premises in the restored Gymnasium.

May 31, 2018

Barbarian Uprising Mentorship Programme (BUMP)Call for ApplicationsA partnership between Toi Pōneke Arts Centre and Barbarian Productions to develop a sustainable, strong Wellington arts industryWhat is the BUMP?This is a joint…

Barbarian Uprising Mentorship Programme (BUMP) Call for Applications A partnership between Toi Pōneke Arts Centre and Barbarian Productions to develop a sustainable, strong Wellington arts industry What is the BUMP? This is a joint partnership designed to empower artists to reach the next stage of their creative careers, through hands-on work in the industry on live projects. It aims to support recent graduate artists from tertiary institutions and other emerging practitioners to build a sustainable business practice.

May 21, 2018

BILLY T AND FRED AWARD WINNERS FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED (DRUMROLL) AND THE WINNERS ARE … Tonight (Sunday 21 May), the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo honoured the…

BILLY T AND FRED AWARD WINNERS FOR 2018 ANNOUNCED (DRUMROLL) AND THE WINNERS ARE … Tonight (Sunday 21 May), the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo honoured the exceptional talent on show in the 2018 programme rewarding excellence with the New Zealand Comedy Trust awards: The FRED, for the best New Zealand Show in the Festival, and the Billy T Award.

May 16, 2018

THE BIG IDEA Wrangler/Editor Job details Do you believe the Arts are the beating heart of Aotearoa? Do you love getting things done? Are you opinionated, know how to articulate…

THE BIG IDEA Wrangler/Editor Job details Do you believe the Arts are the beating heart of Aotearoa? Do you love getting things done? Are you opinionated, know how to articulate those opinions and how to back them up with facts when required?

May 10, 2018

SGCNZ National University of Otago SHEILAH WINN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2018 Shaking out best of fests Nearly 50 groups selected from SGCNZ’s 24 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals…

SGCNZ National University of Otago SHEILAH WINN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2018 Shaking out best of fests Nearly 50 groups selected from SGCNZ’s 24 Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festivals nationwide will share their highly imaginative and innovative interpretations of the Bard’s works in 5 and 15 minute accessible bites on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June during the day at the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington ...

May 4, 2018

Actors and The Hobbit. The NZ film industry, Equity and much much more

Actors and The Hobbit. The NZ film industry, Equity and much much more

May 3, 2018

EMERGING ARTISTS TRUST Grant Round 2018 OPEN!!! Applications for project grants are invited for projects or project components that start after 13th July 2018. The deadline for submissions is midnight…

EMERGING ARTISTS TRUST Grant Round 2018 OPEN!!! Applications for project grants are invited for projects or project components that start after 13th July 2018. The deadline for submissions is midnight SUNDAY 3rd JUNE.

May 1, 2018

FORTUNE THEATRE CLOSING TODAY The Fortune Theatre Trust announced that it is closing its theatre operation today after trustees agreed it could not continue to run under its current business…

FORTUNE THEATRE CLOSING TODAY The Fortune Theatre Trust announced that it is closing its theatre operation today after trustees agreed it could not continue to run under its current business model and premises.

April 10, 2018

THE COURT THEATRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE MOVING TO HEAD THE ARTS CENTRE The Court Theatre’s Chief Executive Philip Aldridge today announced his resignation after thirteen years in the role. However he…

THE COURT THEATRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE MOVING TO HEAD THE ARTS CENTRE The Court Theatre’s Chief Executive Philip Aldridge today announced his resignation after thirteen years in the role. However he will not be lost to the arts, as he is taking on the role of Chief Executive for The Arts Centre. Aldridge said it was not an easy decision to make leaving The Court, and it was with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that he told The Court Theatre community of his decision.

April 9, 2018

NZ Fringe Festival 2018 AWARDS As the fat lady sings, the sun sets and all is done and dusted on a recording breaking 28th year of NZ Fringe Festival, it…

NZ Fringe Festival 2018 AWARDS As the fat lady sings, the sun sets and all is done and dusted on a recording breaking 28th year of NZ Fringe Festival, it seems only right to take some time to celebrate the outstanding talents, efforts, and new works of this season, by giving artists something to dust! The NZ Fringe, along with our incredible sponsors, is immensely proud to have presented 11 Awards for excellence as well as eight awards for vitally important future development and touring, distributing over $6000 in award prizes to the winners.

April 9, 2018

THE ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2018 PASSIONATE EPIC WINS TOP PLAYWRITING AWARD PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD winner for 2018: Shane Bosher for his play…

THE ADAM NZ PLAY AWARDS 2018 PASSIONATE EPIC WINS TOP PLAYWRITING AWARD PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD winner for 2018: Shane Bosher for his play Everything After. The Adam NZ Play Award recognises and celebrates the best in new unproduced writing for the theatre. Director of Playmarket Murray Lynch announced the win at Circa Theatre on 7 April 2018 alongside four other special award winners.

March 19, 2018

DUNEDIN FRINGE AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATES SUCCESS After an eleven day whirlwind of non-stop arts and entertainment, the 2018 Dunedin Fringe Festival concluded with the official Festival Awards last night. The…

DUNEDIN FRINGE AWARDS NIGHT CELEBRATES SUCCESS After an eleven day whirlwind of non-stop arts and entertainment, the 2018 Dunedin Fringe Festival concluded with the official Festival Awards last night. The event was held at the Emerson’s Festival Club in the Dunedin Community Gallery and was attended by artists, volunteers, staff and supporters of the Fringe. Fifteen awards were presented to artists from Dunedin and around New Zealand.

December 29, 2017

THE FIRST RUSSELL KERR LECTURE IN BALLET & RELATED ARTS on THE LIFE AND WORK OF KRISTIAN FREDRIKSON, Petone Boy Made Good by Michelle PotterSunday 11 February 2018 – 3pm…

THE FIRST RUSSELL KERR LECTURE IN BALLET & RELATED ARTS on THE LIFE AND WORK OF KRISTIAN FREDRIKSON, Petone Boy Made Good by Michelle Potter Sunday 11 February 2018 – 3pm The venue is Adam Concert Room at Victoria University's School of Music, Fairlie Tce, Kelburn, Wellington

December 22, 2017

THE ARTS FOUNDATION We’re on the lookout for people who’d be excited to join our teamDo you love the arts? Would you enjoy giving people the opportunity to participate in…

THE ARTS FOUNDATION We're on the lookout for people who'd be excited to join our team Do you love the arts? Would you enjoy giving people the opportunity to participate in the arts as donors? Do you have an interest in crowdfunding? The Arts Foundation is calling for expressions of interest from people keen to join our team.