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May 23, 2012

LISTENER CUTS BACK ON THEATRE REVIEWS Here is a statement from Guy Somerset, Books & Culture Editor, New Zealand Listener, dated 23 May 2012: … with finite space and resources,…

LISTENER CUTS BACK ON THEATRE REVIEWS Here is a statement from Guy Somerset, Books & Culture Editor, New Zealand Listener, dated 23 May 2012: ... with finite space and resources, we have to ensure we focus on the things our readers value most, which, first and foremost, time and time again, has proven to be our books coverage. We, of course, continue to cover the other arts – and do so with a rarely matched breadth, utilising New Zealand’s best critics and arts writers. However, we must be selective about what we write about, to ensure a fair distribution of coverage across pop and classical music, film, visual art, theatre, dance, etc, while also recognising we are a national magazine and need to provide something for readers everywhere. In order to achieve this, we are dialling back our theatre reviews, but will continue to review the most important productions and those where reviews will resonate with readers beyond the productions’ local audiences.

May 21, 2012

Rediscover our theatrical past with LANDMARK – New Zealand Play Reading Series #3: THE TREE by Stella Jones “Richard asked me last night to marry him. Out there. When you…

Rediscover our theatrical past with LANDMARK - New Zealand Play Reading Series #3: THE TREE by Stella Jones “Richard asked me last night to marry him. Out there. When you were all inside sewing.” All are welcome to attend the free play reading on Monday 28th May, 7pm at the University of Auckland Drama Studio (Level 3 Arts 1 Building).

May 21, 2012

The 2012 NZ International Comedy Festival A NIGHT OF CROWD SURFING, TOWELS AND GUMBOOTS As Marcel Lucont crowd surfed his way out of the SKYCITY theatre last night, entertaining the…

The 2012 NZ International Comedy Festival A NIGHT OF CROWD SURFING, TOWELS AND GUMBOOTS As Marcel Lucont crowd surfed his way out of the SKYCITY theatre last night, entertaining the crowd – it was local stars Guy Williams and Rhys Darby who took home the big awards of the night at the Festivals closing event ‘Last Laughs’ hosted, this year, by Te Radar.

May 16, 2012

Audition for ‘Quiver’ by Gina Vanessi Directed by Gavin Rutherford Season at Bats, July31st – August 11 Auditions on Sunday, 27 May 2012 10:00 until 14:00 Circa Theatre Rehearsal Room…

Audition for 'Quiver' by Gina Vanessi Directed by Gavin Rutherford Season at Bats, July31st – August 11 Auditions on Sunday, 27 May 2012 10:00 until 14:00 Circa Theatre Rehearsal Room 2

May 15, 2012

Centrepoint Theatre: Stage hand position available Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North) is offering one lucky person the opportunity to be apart of an innovative, New Zealand Premiere, production.

Centrepoint Theatre: Stage hand position available Centrepoint Theatre (Palmerston North) is offering one lucky person the opportunity to be apart of an innovative, New Zealand Premiere, production.

May 14, 2012

AUDITIONS – Immaculate by Oliver Lansley Monday, 21 May 2012, 09:00 until 17:00 You’re young, free and single and haven’t had sex for the last eleven and a half months,…

AUDITIONS – Immaculate by Oliver Lansley Monday, 21 May 2012, 09:00 until 17:00 You're young, free and single and haven't had sex for the last eleven and a half months, then one morning you wake up pregnant, and here is the Angel Gabriel on your doorstep claiming parentage. In Oliver Lansley's "Immaculate", things quickly spiral into farcical confusion ...

May 14, 2012

THE PECULIAR BUSINESS Laurie Atkinson reviews new play script publications for NZ Books: Katydid – Lucy O’Brien | No 8 Wire: Eight Plays, Eight Decades – Playmarket | Plays 2:…

THE PECULIAR BUSINESS Laurie Atkinson reviews new play script publications for NZ Books: Katydid - Lucy O’Brien | No 8 Wire: Eight Plays, Eight Decades - Playmarket | Plays 2: London Calling: Blue Sky Boys/John, I’m Only Dancing/Waterloo Sunset - Ken Duncum | Hurai - Harry Love

May 14, 2012

University and Theatre partnership provides distinct future for NZ arts Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) and AUT University are pleased to announce New Zealand’s first comprehensive theatre and university partnership. The…

University and Theatre partnership provides distinct future for NZ arts Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) and AUT University are pleased to announce New Zealand's first comprehensive theatre and university partnership. The partnership will be focussed on supporting the business of theatre through education.

May 14, 2012

ASB Community Trust Contributes $5 Million to Visionary New Theatre Project Auckland Theatre Company is delighted to announce ASB Community Trust will contribute $5m to the new theatre proposed for…

ASB Community Trust Contributes $5 Million to Visionary New Theatre Project Auckland Theatre Company is delighted to announce ASB Community Trust will contribute $5m to the new theatre proposed for the Wynyard Quarter. The contribution takes the total pledged to the new theatre $21.7m. The total amount needed to build the new 600 seat venue is $35.1m.

May 11, 2012

Elena Stejko Presents: Inspired acting. Introduction to the M. Chekhov Acting Technique Saturday 19th May 12.30pm – 4.30pm Toi Whakaari : NZ Drama School (Places Strictly Limited) Price: $85.00 “Every…

Elena Stejko Presents: Inspired acting. Introduction to the M. Chekhov Acting Technique Saturday 19th May 12.30pm – 4.30pm Toi Whakaari : NZ Drama School (Places Strictly Limited) Price: $85.00 "Every true artist and especially talented actors bare within themselves a deeply rooted and often unconscious desire for transformation." – M. Chekhov.

May 9, 2012

Communications and Marketing Team Leader – Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School is New Zealand’s leading specialist tertiary education provider for the performing arts. We are…

Communications and Marketing Team Leader - Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School is New Zealand’s leading specialist tertiary education provider for the performing arts. We are looking for an experienced marketing and communications practitioner who has proven experience at coordinating and leading teams.

May 9, 2012

PACIFIC DANCE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2012 Pacific Dance New Zealand is pleased to announce the Pacific Dance Artist In Residence for 2012 – Sesilia Pusiaki Tatuila. This Pacific Dance Artists’…

PACIFIC DANCE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2012 Pacific Dance New Zealand is pleased to announce the Pacific Dance Artist In Residence for 2012 – Sesilia Pusiaki Tatuila. This Pacific Dance Artists’ Residency is in its third year and is a community dance project presented by Pacific Dance NZ, Dance Aotearoa NZ, Auckland Council and Creative NZ.

May 9, 2012

Top award for thesis on dark tourism and theatre Emma Willis who completed her PhD in the Department of English has won one of five best doctoral thesis awards from…

Top award for thesis on dark tourism and theatre Emma Willis who completed her PhD in the Department of English has won one of five best doctoral thesis awards from the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Auckland.

May 8, 2012

THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY More New Zealanders dance than play rugby – the emergence of a new Auckland based major arts company recognises the Nation’s passion…

THE LAUNCH OF THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY More New Zealanders dance than play rugby - the emergence of a new Auckland based major arts company recognises the Nation’s passion for movement. This week marks the media launch of The New Zealand Dance Company - Aotearoa’s freshest dance company ...

May 6, 2012

MIME & MOVEMENT workshops with FERGUS AITKEN – MIME tutor, comedian & entertainer These classes are pitched at ‘beginners’ to’ intermediate’ level – just do it, you’ll be fine!

MIME & MOVEMENT workshops with FERGUS AITKEN - MIME tutor, comedian & entertainer These classes are pitched at 'beginners' to' intermediate' level - just do it, you'll be fine!

May 3, 2012

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE (WELLINGTON) CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2013 Summer Shakespeare Wellington Production (30th Anniversary Year). … The production will take place…

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE (WELLINGTON) CALL FOR DIRECTORS The Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2013 Summer Shakespeare Wellington Production (30th Anniversary Year). ... The production will take place in the Dell, Wellington Botanic Gardens, from 15th February – 2nd March 2013.

May 1, 2012

Saturday, 19 May 2012 10:00 until 18:00 Top studio, Bats Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington Wellington-based performer and tutor FERGUS AITKEN is bringing a one day MIME &…

Saturday, 19 May 2012 10:00 until 18:00 Top studio, Bats Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington Wellington-based performer and tutor FERGUS AITKEN is bringing a one day MIME & MOVEMENT intensive to Bats Theatre.

April 30, 2012

Marketing and Communications Manager Fortune Theatre is seeking an energetic and highly motivated marketing professional who will share our vision of the theatre and communicate this to our key stakeholders…

Marketing and Communications Manager Fortune Theatre is seeking an energetic and highly motivated marketing professional who will share our vision of the theatre and communicate this to our key stakeholders and audiences.

April 24, 2012

The Basement as a risk-share venue?

The Basement as a risk-share venue?

April 24, 2012

University of Canterbury College of Arts Change Proposal…to respond to the College of Arts Change Proposal with particular reference to the proposal to disestablish the Department of Theatre and Film…

University of Canterbury College of Arts Change Proposal...to respond to the College of Arts Change Proposal with particular reference to the proposal to disestablish the Department of Theatre and Film Studies

April 24, 2012

CAMPAIGN AGAINST CUTS TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY You Are UC, the student campaign against cuts to the College of Arts at the University of…

CAMPAIGN AGAINST CUTS TO THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY You Are UC, the student campaign against cuts to the College of Arts at the University of Canterbury, will be holding a bbq complete with theatric entertainment to protest against the cuts this Thursday 26 April at noon. Featuring a forum between students and the Big Heads of University management, You Are UC will also be collecting signatures for our petition against the cuts.

April 22, 2012

AUDITION:THEATRE BEATING is looking for a puppeteer to play the eponymous character in The Magic Chicken, a family show touring New Zealand during July 2012.

AUDITION: THEATRE BEATING is looking for a puppeteer to play the eponymous character in The Magic Chicken, a family show touring New Zealand during July 2012.

April 18, 2012

SHORT+SWEET AUCKLAND IS BACK IN 2012 in association with STAMP at The EDGE. Short+Sweet is the biggest 10-minute theatre festival in the world! Writers are welcome to enter no matter…

SHORT+SWEET AUCKLAND IS BACK IN 2012 in association with STAMP at The EDGE. Short+Sweet is the biggest 10-minute theatre festival in the world! Writers are welcome to enter no matter where in the world they are based. The Auckland festival will be playing at The Herald theatre from September 18 until October 6th. This year we will have space for up to 60 plays ...

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