May 15, 2024

Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand National University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival 2024

“Close reading, creativity, collaboration, communication are just a few of the plethora of qualities which are enhanced,” said SGCNZ CEO, Dawn Sanders, “Rising to the challenge of re-imagining Shakespeare’s works in so many ways gets their ‘imaginary forces' working, as well as, for the many student directors, management of their project, peers and time.”

May 1, 2024

Vale Sir Vincent O’Sullivan.

Poet, playwright, critic, fiction writer, biographer, editor, celebrated teacher.

April 29, 2024

Comments posted to the review of Wellington Preview Show 2024

We take on board that stand-up comedians would like the qualities of their writing, delivery and the audience response to be included in reviews.

April 16, 2024

PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Wellington Central

Whitireia and WelTec’s new School of Creativity, Te Auaha, is seeking a highly experienced Production Coordinator. Applications close: 24 April 2024 ...

April 15, 2024

ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD for 2024

Playmarket is pleased to announce the joint winners of the ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD for 2024: Dan Bain for The Odyssey and Sam Brooks for This Is My Story of Us.

April 12, 2024

Tempo Dance Festival moving forward

The New Zealand Dance Festival Trust (NZDFT) is proud to announce a significant partnership with The New Zealand Dance Company.

March 27, 2024

Dance in aroha, Stephen Bradshaw (1963 – 2024).

"A gentle, humble and selfless soul" - Tiaki Kerei pays tribute to a man who paved the way for contemporary Māori dance...

March 20, 2024

NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTED TO THE COURT THEATRE

Gretchen La Roche, a well-respected and seasoned arts executive, is returning to Christchurch to lead The Court Theatre as its new Executive Director.

March 19, 2024

Comment on review of “Lost Lear”

An insightfully expressed alignment of Shakespeare’s text and intent with the contortion of the effects of dementia and...

March 17, 2024

Comment on review of “Lost Lear”

Ccreativity but the vocal projection was sadly poor

March 16, 2024

NZ FRINGE 2024 AWARDS – Nominees and Winners

NZ FRINGE 2024 AWARDS – Nominees and Winners Winners are highlighted in bold.

March 13, 2024

PLAYWRIGHTS b4 25//Entries close 1 April

Are you a playwright under the age of 25 who takes risks and throws care to the wind? Or do you write strong, conventional plays with a gripping plot? Well, Playwrights b4 25 is for you.

March 11, 2024

Comment on review of “Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been” –

The recent five night showing has been met by audiences with a gentle astonishment for the other worldly androgynously pitched duet...

February 11, 2024

Comment on review of “Heartbreak House”

Shaw always seemed more head than heart to me.

February 9, 2024

DIVING INTO SHAKESPEARE

This year’s SGCNZ YSC troupe, which comprises almost 50% Māori students, travels to the Globe in July.

February 9, 2024

DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS 2022 and 2023

The 12th Dunedin Theatre Awards will be held on Monday, February 12, at Hanover Hall. Doors open at 5.30pm and the ceremony starts at 6pm. Entry is free, koha appreciated.

January 12, 2024

Jennifer Shennan Dance review of 2023

Farewell to a year of dance, 2023

January 4, 2024

THEATREVIEW OVERVIEW 2023

Ngā mihi o te tau hou ki a koutou mai i te whānau o Te Whare Tapere Tirohanga Hou! Happy New Year to all from the Theatreview whānau! 2023 has been a significant year for Theatreview. Here are some of the highlights:

December 15, 2023

Vale Renée. Moe mai rā e te rangatira.

Feminist playwright and poet Renée dies aged 94. She was one of the country’s most notable writers. She described herself as a lesbian feminist with socialist working-class ideals, and was considered a pioneer in writing about working-class women, takatāpuiand Māori. Read More

December 14, 2023

NEW ZEALAND FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024

From 16 February – 9 March, creators hailing from overseas as well as Aotearoa will be gracing stages around the capital city. In the three-week season, there will be 800+ artists presenting a huge 160+ creative, boundary-pushing and diverse events.

December 11, 2023

Ngā Whakarākei O Whātaitai presents the 32nd Annual Wellington Theatre Awards of 2023

Sunday 10th December | 7:30pm | Hannah Playhouse

December 4, 2023

EMERGING REVIEWERS PROGRAMME – Theatreview  September 2023

A diverse group of participants gathered at the Le Moana space upstairs on Taranaki Street. This was an excellent light filled space , with kitchen facilities offered by the organisation for a koha of $100.

November 28, 2023

Registrations for the PANNZ (Performing Arts Network New Zealand) Arts Market 2024 are now open!

Nau mai, haere mai to Aotearoa's premiere event for artists, producers, presenters and industry leaders from across the performing arts sector.