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November 17, 2011

The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2011 NOMINEE ANNOUNCEMENT Wellington’s hard-working theatre critics have narrowed down the year’s best and brightest theatre shows, performances, writers, composers, designers and directors from over…

The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2011 NOMINEE ANNOUNCEMENT Wellington’s hard-working theatre critics have narrowed down the year's best and brightest theatre shows, performances, writers, composers, designers and directors from over 100 eligible professional productions to three nominees in each of the 18 award categories.

November 17, 2011

ECHELON PRODUCTIONS 2012 NZ Tour AUDITIONS Echelon Productions is a multi award-winning theatrical producer and one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia and New Zealand. Based in Melbourne,…

ECHELON PRODUCTIONS 2012 NZ Tour AUDITIONS Echelon Productions is a multi award-winning theatrical producer and one of the largest touring theatre companies in Australia and New Zealand. Based in Melbourne, the company has been established since 2000 and in that time has produced a number of Helpmann Award and Green Room Award nominated plays and musicals.

November 15, 2011

CAPITAL E National Theatre for Children OPEN AUDITIONS – PROFESSIONAL ACTORS Capital E National Theatre for Children are holding open auditions for roles in their 2012 national tour. Wellington –…

CAPITAL E National Theatre for Children OPEN AUDITIONS – PROFESSIONAL ACTORS Capital E National Theatre for Children are holding open auditions for roles in their 2012 national tour. Wellington – Thursday, 8th December

November 12, 2011

CAPITAL E NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN ANNOUNCES 2012 PRODUCTIONS Capital E National Theatre for Children proudly announces its 2012 programme of new work for young audiences.

CAPITAL E NATIONAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN ANNOUNCES 2012 PRODUCTIONS Capital E National Theatre for Children proudly announces its 2012 programme of new work for young audiences.

November 12, 2011

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY OPEN DAY SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 10AM-2PM ATC Studios Mt Eden War Memorial Hall 487 Dominion Road (car park and entry off Brixton Road)

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY OPEN DAY SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 10AM-2PM ATC Studios Mt Eden War Memorial Hall 487 Dominion Road (car park and entry off Brixton Road)

November 10, 2011

PLan D presents The 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS – a celebration of creative excellence – It’s once again time to celebrate excellence, creativity and originality in the Dunedin Theatre industry.…

PLan D presents The 2011 DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS - a celebration of creative excellence - It’s once again time to celebrate excellence, creativity and originality in the Dunedin Theatre industry. It is also a time for the many differing sectors of our industry to come together and connect with one another. Primarily an industry event, the night is open to all who wish to recognise and praise all of the nominees and see who walks home with glory.

November 10, 2011

ARTS POLICIES – LINKS: Labour Party – Labour supports homegrown talent National Party – Supporting our culture Green Party – policy summary …etc

ARTS POLICIES – LINKS: Labour Party – Labour supports homegrown talent National Party – Supporting our culture Green Party – policy summary ...etc

November 9, 2011

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY: YOUTH ARTS COORDINATOR Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a Youth Arts Coordinator to coordinate and deliver the highly regarded programmes and other projects run by…

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY: YOUTH ARTS COORDINATOR Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a Youth Arts Coordinator to coordinate and deliver the highly regarded programmes and other projects run by ATC Education.

November 8, 2011

WANNA BREAK THE RULES? STAB commission 2012 In 2012 the STAB Commission turns seventeen so maybe now is the time to take a leap into the unknown.

WANNA BREAK THE RULES? STAB commission 2012 In 2012 the STAB Commission turns seventeen so maybe now is the time to take a leap into the unknown.

November 8, 2011

BATS THEATRE and HAIR OF THE DOG PRODUCTIONS present… The Chapman Kip Theatre Awards! Friday 2nd December, 10:00pm BATS Theatre, $5 koha at the door THE ANNUAL CHAPMAN KIPS ARE…

BATS THEATRE and HAIR OF THE DOG PRODUCTIONS present… The Chapman Kip Theatre Awards! Friday 2nd December, 10:00pm BATS Theatre, $5 koha at the door THE ANNUAL CHAPMAN KIPS ARE BACK! BATS Theatre is once again opening its doors to the mayhem and majesty that is The Chapman Kip Theatre Awards!

November 8, 2011

2012 DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL Everything you need to know about being part of the 2012 Dunedin Fringe can be found in the Artist Information Pack – Your registration must be…

2012 DUNEDIN FRINGE FESTIVAL Everything you need to know about being part of the 2012 Dunedin Fringe can be found in the Artist Information Pack - Your registration must be submitted by 18 November 2011. Ticket givaway (see below)!

November 7, 2011

STAMP at THE EDGE presents… THE HACKMAN Theatre Awards, Auckland. 2011. Monday December 12th. The Wintergarden. The Civic. 7.30pm. $20!

STAMP at THE EDGE presents... THE HACKMAN Theatre Awards, Auckland. 2011. Monday December 12th. The Wintergarden. The Civic. 7.30pm. $20!

November 7, 2011

CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 AWARDS UPDATE! We are happy to announce this year’s Chapman Tripp Theatre Award 2011 celebration will be MC’d by the talented actor, singer, entertainer Emma…

CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 AWARDS UPDATE! We are happy to announce this year’s Chapman Tripp Theatre Award 2011 celebration will be MC’d by the talented actor, singer, entertainer Emma Kinane, (Sex Drive, Fuddy Meers, Hamlet Dies at the End), who will be accompanied all evening by the sensational Shoreline Cabaret Singers: THE CAB SAVS ...

November 5, 2011

IS SHAKESPEARE STILL RELEVANT TODAY? Diana Dekker Dominion Post: YOUR WEEKEND, pp 9-11 Saturday November 5, 2011 Four hundred years away from his time and as far as possible from…

IS SHAKESPEARE STILL RELEVANT TODAY? Diana Dekker Dominion Post: YOUR WEEKEND, pp 9-11 Saturday November 5, 2011 Four hundred years away from his time and as far as possible from his place, Shakespeare has not lost his following. The Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand is thriving, two local Shakespeare productions will be on at next year’s New Zealand International Arts Festival, and so will another two international takes.

November 4, 2011

BLACK GRACE Audition Announcement Internationally renowned Pacific Contemporary Dance Company Black Grace is holding an open audition for contracts from January to March 2012. Black Grace are looking for two…

BLACK GRACE Audition Announcement Internationally renowned Pacific Contemporary Dance Company Black Grace is holding an open audition for contracts from January to March 2012. Black Grace are looking for two male dancers and one female dancer.

November 4, 2011

Newlyweds killed in Nepal motorbike crash Dominion Post online 04/11/2011 Two New Zealanders killed in a Nepal motorcycling accident married only two months ago.

Newlyweds killed in Nepal motorbike crash Dominion Post online 04/11/2011 Two New Zealanders killed in a Nepal motorcycling accident married only two months ago.

November 2, 2011

BACK THE FUTURE @ DOWNSTAGE: FUNDRAISER AUCTION On Tuesday 15 November Downstage is holding a fundraiser auction event titled ‘Back the Future’. Hosted by Ginette McDonald and Kate McGill the…

BACK THE FUTURE @ DOWNSTAGE: FUNDRAISER AUCTION On Tuesday 15 November Downstage is holding a fundraiser auction event titled ‘Back the Future’. Hosted by Ginette McDonald and Kate McGill the event will feature performances from Gareth Farr, Strike Percussion, Adam Page, Robbie Ellis and the Wellington Youth Circus.

November 2, 2011

THE 2012 NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL – LAUNCHED! The 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival brings 24 extraordinary days of arts events to Wellington. With more than 300 incredible…

THE 2012 NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL – LAUNCHED! The 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival brings 24 extraordinary days of arts events to Wellington. With more than 300 incredible performances to savour, the Festival takes audiences from fairy tales to opera, from Shakespeare to salsa, from the Sahara Desert to a circus tent – and beyond.

October 31, 2011

FRINGE (WELLINGTON) REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 4/11 at 5pm Hi everyone We have had quite a few calls over the last few days from people who are asking for more…

FRINGE (WELLINGTON) REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 4/11 at 5pm Hi everyone We have had quite a few calls over the last few days from people who are asking for more time to get their Fringe registation in...so we are extending the deadline to register until the end of the week.

October 28, 2011

Downstage postpones Presenting Partnerships for 6 months. Downstage is in financial trouble again and the Board has determined it has to go dark until April 2012.

Downstage postpones Presenting Partnerships for 6 months. Downstage is in financial trouble again and the Board has determined it has to go dark until April 2012.

October 27, 2011

MERVYN (PROC) THOMPSON ON RUGBY AND THE ARTS. There are times in all our lives it would seem when paths cross and, somehow, mine seemed inextricably linked to Mervyn’s as…

MERVYN (PROC) THOMPSON ON RUGBY AND THE ARTS. There are times in all our lives it would seem when paths cross and, somehow, mine seemed inextricably linked to Mervyn's as our journeys interacted academically, through the theatre and on the sports field.

October 26, 2011

SHORT AND SWEET SUCCESS ACROSS THE DITCH Following this year’s Short + Sweet season in Auckland, two New Zealand 10-minute plays have been selected for the 2011 Short+Sweet theatre festivals…

SHORT AND SWEET SUCCESS ACROSS THE DITCH Following this year’s Short + Sweet season in Auckland, two New Zealand 10-minute plays have been selected for the 2011 Short+Sweet theatre festivals in both Melbourne and Brisbane in November.

October 25, 2011

Are you interested in producing the inaugural public season for a dynamic new arts organisation in 2012? The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust, the charitable trust operating the New Zealand…

Are you interested in producing the inaugural public season for a dynamic new arts organisation in 2012? The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust, the charitable trust operating the New Zealand Dance Company, seeks high quality applicants with a minimum of 3 years (or 4 projects) experience for a contract position as New Zealand Dance Company’s 2012 Line Producer – Launch Tour.

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