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June 9, 2014
AN ACTOR WALKS INTO CHINA Book reading by Colin McPhillamy, at The Court Theatre, 4pm, 22 June 2014 Colin McPhillamy plays Peter Quince in The Court Theatre’s newest production of…
AN ACTOR WALKS INTO CHINA Book reading by Colin McPhillamy, at The Court Theatre, 4pm, 22 June 2014 Colin McPhillamy plays Peter Quince in The Court Theatre’s newest production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. By special arrangement he will read from his new book An Actor Walks into China on Sunday 22nd June in The Court foyer at 4.00 p.m.
June 7, 2014
Auckland Playwrights Collective in association with TAPAC presents a READ RAW rehearsed play reading: Eleven Virtues by Colin Beardon.Why are we supposed to feel happy when the price of houses…
Auckland Playwrights Collective in association with TAPAC presents a READ RAW rehearsed play reading: Eleven Virtues by Colin Beardon. Why are we supposed to feel happy when the price of houses goes up? Carol and Mark are a successful Auckland couple who decide to buy a bach on Waiheke Island to relax at weekends...
June 6, 2014
RISK IN THE ARTS Circa Theatre, Friday 20th June 2014, 9am – 4pm TACT is excited to invite you to a day of dynamic discussion and lively debate on the…
RISK IN THE ARTS Circa Theatre, Friday 20th June 2014, 9am – 4pm TACT is excited to invite you to a day of dynamic discussion and lively debate on the idea of RISK in the arts.
June 4, 2014
FREE THEATRE RETURNS TO THE ARTS CENTRE (Christchurch) We’re very excited to announce that we are returning home! Free Theatre is taking up the first arts-practice tenancy in the new…
FREE THEATRE RETURNS TO THE ARTS CENTRE (Christchurch) We're very excited to announce that we are returning home! Free Theatre is taking up the first arts-practice tenancy in the new Arts Centre. The Gym - the old Boys' High gymnasium (which formerly housed the Academy Cinema) has been restored to its original form and strengthened for contemporary use.
June 3, 2014
JUNE at THE HANNAH PLAYHOUSE Throughout June the Hannah Playhouse will host a variety of events in the bar on level one for the performing arts sector and public.
JUNE at THE HANNAH PLAYHOUSE Throughout June the Hannah Playhouse will host a variety of events in the bar on level one for the performing arts sector and public.
May 26, 2014
MIDWINTER READINGS SHOWCASE NEW ZEALAND WRITERS Come in from the cold, purchase a mulled wine and take part in The Court Theatre’s annual series of new theatrical works. Over three…
MIDWINTER READINGS SHOWCASE NEW ZEALAND WRITERS Come in from the cold, purchase a mulled wine and take part in The Court Theatre’s annual series of new theatrical works. Over three consecutive Sunday afternoons, plays will be presented as ‘works-in-progress’. Following each performance, audiences will be invited to provide feedback and engage in discussion about the work.
May 19, 2014
WINNERS HAVE THE LAST LAUGH! Guy Montgomery and Trygve Wakenshaw have capped off an incredible 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider by picking up the…
WINNERS HAVE THE LAST LAUGH! Guy Montgomery and Trygve Wakenshaw have capped off an incredible 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival in cahoots with Old Mout Cider by picking up the country’s most prestigious comedy awards; the Billy T Award and The FRED Award at last night’s Last Laughs hosted by Dai Henwood.
May 17, 2014
THE FINISH LINE’S IN SIGHT FOR BILLY T AND FRED AWARD NOMINEES 2104 NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL in cahoots with OLD MOUT CIDER presented by NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUSTAcross the…
THE FINISH LINE’S IN SIGHT FOR BILLY T AND FRED AWARD NOMINEES 2104 NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL in cahoots with OLD MOUT CIDER presented by NEW ZEALAND COMEDY TRUST Across the Festival the 2014 Billy T Award nominees & The FRED Award finalists have impressed the judges with their solo shows, and the final part of the judging process takes place at Last Laughs this Sun 18th May at SKYCITY Theatre.
May 16, 2014
A NEW NAME FOR AUCKLAND’S LIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ORGANISATION From today Auckland’s live arts and entertainment organisation THE EDGE has been renamed Auckland Live, reflecting the organisation’s expanded focus…
A NEW NAME FOR AUCKLAND’S LIVE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ORGANISATION From today Auckland’s live arts and entertainment organisation THE EDGE has been renamed Auckland Live, reflecting the organisation’s expanded focus on live arts and entertainment programming across the city’s major performing arts and stadium venues. Director Robbie Macrae says that the new name will enable the organisation to secure more events for Auckland and to actively champion live arts and entertainment in the city. “We champion Auckland internationally to attract blockbuster shows and concerts; collaborate with arts companies and festivals; and introduce children to the excitement of the theatre.”
May 15, 2014
BLOOMSDAY JUNE 16 – Auckland’s K Road Lucy Lawless and Michael Hurst, stars of the epic sandals & skirts TV soap Xena, Warrior Princess, will be re-united in June in…
BLOOMSDAY JUNE 16 – Auckland’s K Road Lucy Lawless and Michael Hurst, stars of the epic sandals & skirts TV soap Xena, Warrior Princess, will be re-united in June in a K Rd pub for Auckland’s fabulous annual literary bash, The Jews Brothers’ Bloomsday.
May 13, 2014
CIRCA THEATRE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR 2014 WELLINGTON OPEN DAY SUNDAY, 25 MAY! Circa Theatre is happy to announce that it will take part in the 2014 Wellington Open Day…
CIRCA THEATRE OPENS ITS DOORS FOR 2014 WELLINGTON OPEN DAY SUNDAY, 25 MAY! Circa Theatre is happy to announce that it will take part in the 2014 Wellington Open Day on Sunday, 25 May, offering backstage tours and sneak peeks of current and upcoming productions throughout the day. Circa will be collecting gold coin donations from visitors on Open Day, the proceeds of which will go to the Millionth Bum Fundraising Campaign to replace the seats in Circa One.
May 13, 2014
CIRCA COUNCIL ENCOURAGING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2015 AND 2016 CIRCA THEATRE PROGRAMMES Programming Process – Circa Theatre The Circa Council is currently encouraging submissions from established professional theatre directors to…
CIRCA COUNCIL ENCOURAGING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2015 AND 2016 CIRCA THEATRE PROGRAMMES Programming Process – Circa Theatre The Circa Council is currently encouraging submissions from established professional theatre directors to be considered for the 2015 and 2016 Circa Theatre programmes.
May 9, 2014
AUCKLAND COUNCIL VOTES TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FESTIVAL Auckland Council today voted unanimously in support of a trial annual festival as part of its budget meeting. The Council voted to provide…
AUCKLAND COUNCIL VOTES TO SUPPORT ANNUAL FESTIVAL Auckland Council today voted unanimously in support of a trial annual festival as part of its budget meeting. The Council voted to provide for additional funding to the Festival for a trial annual festival in 2016. This means the Auckland Arts Festival has three festivals in a row from 2015.
May 7, 2014
PLAYMARKET LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR You have a passion for New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of processing performance licences, managing royalty collection, book sales, script…
PLAYMARKET LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR You have a passion for New Zealand plays and the theatre environment. You will be in charge of processing performance licences, managing royalty collection, book sales, script registration, databases, website maintenance and other office management tasks.
May 7, 2014
CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is about to ring the changes. Paul Smith, the Fringe’s inaugural Director, is leaving at the end…
CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is about to ring the changes. Paul Smith, the Fringe’s inaugural Director, is leaving at the end of July and Warren Taylor, who has served as the Trust Chairman for eight years, is standing down from his role at the AGM in October.
May 6, 2014
PLAYMARKET Asian Ink and Brown Ink SCRIPTS WANTEDAsian, Maori and Pasifika PlaywrightsPlaymarket’s Asian Ink and Brown Ink is looking for Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights with the best new, exciting…
PLAYMARKET Asian Ink and Brown Ink SCRIPTS WANTED Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights Playmarket's Asian Ink and Brown Ink is looking for Asian, Maori and Pasifika Playwrights with the best new, exciting and original scripts.
May 2, 2014
Do you have The PERFECT PITCH? LAUNCH YOUR THEATRICAL IMAGINATION ONTO THE ATC MAINSTAGE IN 2015/16 Directors and/or independent theatre companies are invited to present initial expressions of interest for…
Do you have The PERFECT PITCH? LAUNCH YOUR THEATRICAL IMAGINATION ONTO THE ATC MAINSTAGE IN 2015/16 Directors and/or independent theatre companies are invited to present initial expressions of interest for a production to be presented in Auckland Theatre Company’s 2015/16 main-bill subscription programme.
May 2, 2014
THEATREVIEW Theatre Critics’ HUI @ AUT 27 April 2014 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION ABOUT THEATRE REVIEWING Context: This hui was provoked by a complaint that too many Theatreview reviews were too…
THEATREVIEW Theatre Critics’ HUI @ AUT 27 April 2014 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION ABOUT THEATRE REVIEWING Context: This hui was provoked by a complaint that too many Theatreview reviews were too glowing and not critical enough.
April 22, 2014
Victoria University of Wellington SUMMER SHAKESPEARE 2015 CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Victoria University of Wellington Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Production. Directors will…
Victoria University of Wellington SUMMER SHAKESPEARE 2015 CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Victoria University of Wellington Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Production. Directors will be asked to choose from one of the following plays:
April 14, 2014
BATS THEATRE LIMITED NOTICE OF 20TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 20th Annual General Meeting of BATS Theatre Limited will be held at BATS Theatre, Corner…
BATS THEATRE LIMITED NOTICE OF 20TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 20th Annual General Meeting of BATS Theatre Limited will be held at BATS Theatre, Corner of Cuba and Dixon Streets, Wellington, on Saturday 3rd May 2014 commencing at 2.00pm.
April 9, 2014
2014 READ RAW SEARCH FOR A GREAT PLAYSCRIPT Auckland Playwrights Collective & The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) announce The 2014 Read Raw Search for a Great PlayScript is now…
2014 READ RAW SEARCH FOR A GREAT PLAYSCRIPT Auckland Playwrights Collective & The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) announce The 2014 Read Raw Search for a Great PlayScript is now open
April 9, 2014
HELPING BATS FLY HOME The launch of BATS theatre’s fundraising campaign has taken off – with a bit of help from their friends. And with friends like theirs… An event…
HELPING BATS FLY HOME The launch of BATS theatre’s fundraising campaign has taken off – with a bit of help from their friends. And with friends like theirs… An event last night hosted by Te Radar at Wellington’s latest waterfront venue, Shed 6, featured Fly My Pretties and, in a dream-come-true scenario, Flight of the Conchords.
April 2, 2014
PERFORMING ARTS POLICIES FORESHADOWED. Yes! This could be the policy that puts ACT back on the map!
PERFORMING ARTS POLICIES FORESHADOWED. Yes! This could be the policy that puts ACT back on the map!
