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December 12, 2011

Red Leap INCUBATOR 2012 Red Leap INCUBATOR is a weeklong workshop designed to mentor artists interested in making devised physical theatre, and to support the seeding of new work. This…

Red Leap INCUBATOR 2012 Red Leap INCUBATOR is a weeklong workshop designed to mentor artists interested in making devised physical theatre, and to support the seeding of new work. This is an opportunity to work alongside Kate Parker, Julie Nolan and your peers to physically challenge and develop your ideas.

December 12, 2011

The HACKMAN Awards 2011 nominees and winners (in bold) are:

The HACKMAN Awards 2011 nominees and winners (in bold) are:

December 12, 2011

THE 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS WINNERS PLan D is thrilled to announce the winners for the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards as announced at the ceremony held at the Playhouse Theatre.…

THE 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS WINNERS PLan D is thrilled to announce the winners for the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards as announced at the ceremony held at the Playhouse Theatre. It was a fantastic event with everyone dolled up to the tens!

December 9, 2011

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR POSTS AND EMAIL SUBMISSIONS – THE HACKMAN MEGA COMPUTER HAS BEEN WORKING OVERTIME COLLATING THE NOMINEES AND HERE THEY ARE:

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR POSTS AND EMAIL SUBMISSIONS – THE HACKMAN MEGA COMPUTER HAS BEEN WORKING OVERTIME COLLATING THE NOMINEES AND HERE THEY ARE:

December 8, 2011

TEMPO DANCE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED The New Zealand Dance Festival Trust (NZDFT) is very excited to announce that Celia Walmsley has been appointed as Festival Director for the Tempo Dance…

TEMPO DANCE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED The New Zealand Dance Festival Trust (NZDFT) is very excited to announce that Celia Walmsley has been appointed as Festival Director for the Tempo Dance Festival for 2012.

December 8, 2011

SILO 2000 + 12 THIS IS OUR FACE silotheatre.co.nz Silo Theatre hit 2011 out of the park last night as they welcomed 2012 into the fray with their exhilarating programme…

SILO 2000 + 12 THIS IS OUR FACE silotheatre.co.nz Silo Theatre hit 2011 out of the park last night as they welcomed 2012 into the fray with their exhilarating programme launch at the mighty Civic.

December 5, 2011

Chapman Tripps. Cheers indeed – to all the winners, and the nominees (not to mention all those who could also have been credibly nominated and awarded: another splendid year in…

Chapman Tripps. Cheers indeed - to all the winners, and the nominees (not to mention all those who could also have been credibly nominated and awarded: another splendid year in Wellington theatre).

December 5, 2011

THE 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS NOMINEES PLan D is thrilled to announce the nominations for the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards as chosen by the Panel of Critics. This is an…

THE 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS NOMINEES PLan D is thrilled to announce the nominations for the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards as chosen by the Panel of Critics. This is an exciting step closer to what promises to be a spectacular industry night on Monday, 12th December..

December 5, 2011

THE CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 ANNOUNCED At the Opera House on Sunday 4th December, the Wellington theatre community; the greater NZ theatre whanau and avid supporters attended the Chapman…

THE CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 ANNOUNCED At the Opera House on Sunday 4th December, the Wellington theatre community; the greater NZ theatre whanau and avid supporters attended the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2011.

December 5, 2011

CIRCA THEATRE 2012 SEASON: MUSIC, MAGIC AND MASTERPIECES Since 1976, Circa Theatre has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative theatres. Champions of quality playwriting…

CIRCA THEATRE 2012 SEASON: MUSIC, MAGIC AND MASTERPIECES Since 1976, Circa Theatre has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s liveliest and most innovative theatres. Champions of quality playwriting and performance for 35 years, home and host to New Zealand’s most influential theatre-makers, Circa continues to lead New Zealand theatre with a musical, magical, masterful season of work.

December 3, 2011

The Winners of the Chapman Kip Theatre Awards at BATS Theatre were announced late night on Friday 2 December. Nominations and Winners are listed below (winners in bold).

The Winners of the Chapman Kip Theatre Awards at BATS Theatre were announced late night on Friday 2 December. Nominations and Winners are listed below (winners in bold).

December 2, 2011

CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS AT BATS THEATRE! The fun has just begun! 

CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS AT BATS THEATRE! The fun has just begun! 

November 29, 2011

The 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards presented by PLan D Celebrating theatrical excellence PLan D is once again proud to bring you the festive climax to Dunedin’s theatrical year. After an…

The 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards presented by PLan D Celebrating theatrical excellence PLan D is once again proud to bring you the festive climax to Dunedin’s theatrical year. After an incredibly successful inaugural splash and all-round good time last year the judging Panel has reconvened and the theatre providers have sent in their best and brightest in the hope of receiving a nomination. So mark 12th December in your diary as the night to glam it up for the Dunedin Theatre Awards.

November 29, 2011

YOUNG PACIFIC PERFORMERS FROM AUCKLAND INVITED TO WORLD THEATRE FESTIVAL A young Pacific Island theatre group from Auckland has been invited to perform at the prestigious World Theatre Festival which…

YOUNG PACIFIC PERFORMERS FROM AUCKLAND INVITED TO WORLD THEATRE FESTIVAL A young Pacific Island theatre group from Auckland has been invited to perform at the prestigious World Theatre Festival which will be held at Brisbane’s Powerhouse in February 2012.

November 28, 2011

Toi Grad Rawiri Paratene wins Best Lead Actor Rawiri Paratene, Toi graduate and Kiwi acting legend, is on a roll at the moment. Probably best-known for his role in Whale…

Toi Grad Rawiri Paratene wins Best Lead Actor Rawiri Paratene, Toi graduate and Kiwi acting legend, is on a roll at the moment. Probably best-known for his role in Whale Rider (Koro), he is also the first-ever Māori graduate from Toi, graduating from the acting course in 1972 and going on to lead Toi’s Performance for Camera Programme for three years. And 2011 has been a good year for him!

November 25, 2011

Sir Peter and Fran buy building for Bats. This is fabulous news. Performance-wise Bats is Wellington’s creative crucible.

Sir Peter and Fran buy building for Bats. This is fabulous news. Performance-wise Bats is Wellington's creative crucible.

November 25, 2011

JACKSON FLIES TO BATS THEATRE’S RESCUE Movie mogul saves Bats Theatre Sir Peter Jackson has stepped in with a cheque at the last minute to save the tiny Bats Theatre,…

JACKSON FLIES TO BATS THEATRE’S RESCUE Movie mogul saves Bats Theatre Sir Peter Jackson has stepped in with a cheque at the last minute to save the tiny Bats Theatre, which has nurtured many of New Zealand’s big acting names.

November 25, 2011

ANNOUNCING THE SWANZ 2011 The New Zealand Writers Guild would like to congratulate the winners of the Script Writers Awards NZ 2011 The winners are…

ANNOUNCING THE SWANZ 2011 The New Zealand Writers Guild would like to congratulate the winners of the Script Writers Awards NZ 2011 The winners are...

November 25, 2011

PLAYMARKET AWARD At an awards function at Downstage Theatre, on 23 November, Murray Lynch announced that in PLAYMARKET’s funding agreement for 2012 – 2014, Creative New Zealand have approved a…

PLAYMARKET AWARD At an awards function at Downstage Theatre, on 23 November, Murray Lynch announced that in PLAYMARKET’s funding agreement for 2012 – 2014, Creative New Zealand have approved a new award – called the Playmarket Award - that will be offered from next year and come with a prize of $20,000.

November 24, 2011

ARTHUR MEEK AWARDED THE 2011 BRUCE MASON PLAYWRITING AWARD The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented by PLAYMARKET to Arthur Meek at Downstage Theatre in Wellington on 23 November 2011.…

ARTHUR MEEK AWARDED THE 2011 BRUCE MASON PLAYWRITING AWARD The Bruce Mason Playwriting Award was presented by PLAYMARKET to Arthur Meek at Downstage Theatre in Wellington on 23 November 2011. The award exists to recognise early success in the career of the winning playwright; to encourage their continued exploration of the theatre medium and grants a $10,000 cash prize.

November 24, 2011

FORTUNE THEATRE: TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Fortune Theatre is the only professional theatre in Dunedin. The Technical Coordinator role is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and scheduling sound and light activities at the…

FORTUNE THEATRE: TECHNICAL COORDINATOR Fortune Theatre is the only professional theatre in Dunedin. The Technical Coordinator role is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and scheduling sound and light activities at the theatre.

November 19, 2011

Arts Policies – 2011 election

Arts Policies – 2011 election

November 18, 2011

AUDITION CALL for HURAI, by Dunedin playwright, Harry Love. Director, Ralph Johnson. Rehearsing from Jan. 28; Performing Wellington, Feb. 28 – Mar. 3, early evening.

AUDITION CALL for HURAI, by Dunedin playwright, Harry Love. Director, Ralph Johnson. Rehearsing from Jan. 28; Performing Wellington, Feb. 28 – Mar. 3, early evening.

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