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October 25, 2011
Are you interested in producing the development of the first full-length work for a dynamic new arts organisation in 2012? The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust, the charitable trust operating…
Are you interested in producing the development of the first full-length work 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 – full length work.
October 23, 2011
MERVYN (PROC) THOMPSON ON RUGBY AND THE ARTS Some readers may wonder why I have devoted so much space to rugby; my playing career was, after all, rather unremarkable. The…
MERVYN (PROC) THOMPSON ON RUGBY AND THE ARTS Some readers may wonder why I have devoted so much space to rugby; my playing career was, after all, rather unremarkable. The answer is simple. Too many people in the theatre world – and the arts generally – are totally snobbish about sport.
October 22, 2011
11:11:11 UPSTAGE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: WE HAVE LIFT-OFF! 11:11:11 = 5 time zones, 12 shows, 24 hours, 34 artists! From 11am on 11/11/11 New Zealand time until 11pm on 11/11/11 European…
11:11:11 UPSTAGE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: WE HAVE LIFT-OFF! 11:11:11 = 5 time zones, 12 shows, 24 hours, 34 artists! From 11am on 11/11/11 New Zealand time until 11pm on 11/11/11 European time, an exciting selection of cyberformance will be presented at the 11:11:11 UpStage Festival. Anyone with a standard internet connection and browser can attend with just one click.
October 21, 2011
‘DOWNSTAGE SEEKING BAILOUT OF $90,000’ Cash-strapped Downstage Theatre wants Wellington ratepayers to provide a $90,000 bailout so it can continue to operate. Wellington City Council will consider the funding request…
‘DOWNSTAGE SEEKING BAILOUT OF $90,000’ Cash-strapped Downstage Theatre wants Wellington ratepayers to provide a $90,000 bailout so it can continue to operate. Wellington City Council will consider the funding request on Wednesday. If granted, it would allow New Zealand’s oldest professional theatre company to remain open until January – when $298,000 funding from Creative New Zealand falls due.
October 21, 2011
Entries are now open for Read Raw 2012. Read Raw is a series of rehearsed play readings held in Auckland – a supportive and creative process to help take a…
Entries are now open for Read Raw 2012. Read Raw is a series of rehearsed play readings held in Auckland – a supportive and creative process to help take a new script to the next level.
October 18, 2011
THE COURT ANNOUNCES THE FIRST SHOW IN ITS NEW THEATRE A stunning cast and New Zealand’s most successful playwright will come together for the first production in the new Court…
THE COURT ANNOUNCES THE FIRST SHOW IN ITS NEW THEATRE A stunning cast and New Zealand’s most successful playwright will come together for the first production in the new Court Theatre in Addington, opening in December.
October 14, 2011
Should theatres pay critics to come and review? From The Guardian…
Should theatres pay critics to come and review? From The Guardian...
October 14, 2011
The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust seeks high quality applicants for a contract position of New Zealand Dance Company’s 2012 Artistic Assistant/Rehearsal Director.
The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust seeks high quality applicants for a contract position of New Zealand Dance Company’s 2012 Artistic Assistant/Rehearsal Director.
October 13, 2011
CALLING ALL ACTING STUDENTS: PAST AND PRESENT You are invited to participate in an online survey. “New Zealand drama students Mentors & Leaders”! As part of my Masters research I…
CALLING ALL ACTING STUDENTS: PAST AND PRESENT You are invited to participate in an online survey. "New Zealand drama students Mentors & Leaders"! As part of my Masters research I am looking for current and past students to provide their opinions about professional goals and aspirations.
October 13, 2011
CHRIS DOIG DIES AFTER CANCER BATTLE Prominent New Zealander Chris Doig has died after a two year battle with cancer. The 63-year-old former international opera singer had been battling bowel…
CHRIS DOIG DIES AFTER CANCER BATTLE Prominent New Zealander Chris Doig has died after a two year battle with cancer. The 63-year-old former international opera singer had been battling bowel cancer but was well enough to attend a fundraising concert by Placido Domingo in Christchurch last week.
October 12, 2011
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEADING THE OPERATIONS FOR A DYNAMIC NEW ARTS ORGANISATION IN 2012? The New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust, the charitable trust operating the New Zealand Dance Company,…
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEADING THE OPERATIONS 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 2 years project and/or operations management experience ...
October 11, 2011
CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 A Grand Celebration of Wellington Professional Theatre Sunday 4th December, 6pm The Opera House, 111-113 Manners St
CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2011 A Grand Celebration of Wellington Professional Theatre Sunday 4th December, 6pm The Opera House, 111-113 Manners St
October 11, 2011
FRONTLINE/MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR – NZ WRITERS GUILD Be a part of an exciting and creative industry! The New Zealand Writers Guild has a position available for an administrator of membership…
FRONTLINE/MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR – NZ WRITERS GUILD Be a part of an exciting and creative industry! The New Zealand Writers Guild has a position available for an administrator of membership services and co-ordinator of our online profile.
October 11, 2011
NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS WELLINGTON – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH New Zealand School of Dance Studios 10am AUCKLAND – SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD UNITEC Dance Studios 10am
NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS WELLINGTON – SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH New Zealand School of Dance Studios 10am AUCKLAND – SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD UNITEC Dance Studios 10am
October 8, 2011
TRAGEDY, COMEDY AND HISTORY UNDERPIN 2012 OPERA SEASON The NBR New Zealand Opera has announced its 2012 Season, revealing an exciting and diverse programme for audiences.
TRAGEDY, COMEDY AND HISTORY UNDERPIN 2012 OPERA SEASON The NBR New Zealand Opera has announced its 2012 Season, revealing an exciting and diverse programme for audiences.
October 7, 2011
BATS WANTS YOU!! (to make us laugh) This is for those of you thinking of developing shows that may be presented in the Comedy Festival next year.
BATS WANTS YOU!! (to make us laugh) This is for those of you thinking of developing shows that may be presented in the Comedy Festival next year.
October 7, 2011
CHRISTOPHER BROUGHAM: HEADSHOTS FOR ACTORS & MODELS, WELLINGTON 11-13/10 I’m holding a few days of headshots at my home studio in Brooklyn next week from Tuesday Oct 11 to Thursday…
CHRISTOPHER BROUGHAM: HEADSHOTS FOR ACTORS & MODELS, WELLINGTON 11-13/10 I'm holding a few days of headshots at my home studio in Brooklyn next week from Tuesday Oct 11 to Thursday 13.
October 4, 2011
We are calling for artists to register their Fringe events – see below for a link to the online registration form. It is just a matter of filling this form…
We are calling for artists to register their Fringe events – see below for a link to the online registration form. It is just a matter of filling this form out and processing your registration fee to be part of the NZ Fringe Festival in Wellington to be held from February 10th until March 4th.
October 2, 2011
In association with Creative New Zealand, The Actors Laboratory is excited to announce the third and final workshop of our Discovery Series: Live-Action with Miranda Harcourt.
In association with Creative New Zealand, The Actors Laboratory is excited to announce the third and final workshop of our Discovery Series: Live-Action with Miranda Harcourt.
September 30, 2011
RNZB ANNOUNCES 2012 SEASONS The Royal New Zealand Ballet will present four mesmerising seasons of dance for New Zealand audiences next year – and there’s something for everyone. “I can’t…
RNZB ANNOUNCES 2012 SEASONS The Royal New Zealand Ballet will present four mesmerising seasons of dance for New Zealand audiences next year – and there’s something for everyone. “I can’t wait to bring you RNZB’s 2012 programme – it’s a blockbuster,” says RNZB’s new Artistic Director, Ethan Stiefel.
September 29, 2011
EARTHQUAKE APPEAL TRUST SUPPORTS NEW ARTS INFRASTRUCTURE The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has today announced funding of $2.5 million towards the Court Theatre’s fundraising campaign to build a new theatre…
EARTHQUAKE APPEAL TRUST SUPPORTS NEW ARTS INFRASTRUCTURE The Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust has today announced funding of $2.5 million towards the Court Theatre’s fundraising campaign to build a new theatre in Addington.
September 29, 2011
EAT SCREENWRITERS AND ACTORS WORKSHOP ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WRITING FOR THE SCREEN? The Emerging Artists Trust is forming an intensive workshop for screenwriters and actors. 16 writers and 10…
EAT SCREENWRITERS AND ACTORS WORKSHOP ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WRITING FOR THE SCREEN? The Emerging Artists Trust is forming an intensive workshop for screenwriters and actors. 16 writers and 10 actors will meet for 3 hours a week in a process that will dramatically improve their storytelling craft, their analytical skills, and their ability to work successfully within our highly collaborative industry.
September 28, 2011
14TH NEW ZEALAND PERFORMING ARTS MARKET ANNOUNCED FOR 5 & 6 MARCH 2012, WELLINGTON Details have been announced for the 14th New Zealand Performing Arts Market – this exciting event…
14TH NEW ZEALAND PERFORMING ARTS MARKET ANNOUNCED FOR 5 & 6 MARCH 2012, WELLINGTON Details have been announced for the 14th New Zealand Performing Arts Market – this exciting event is to be held in the heart of Wellington’s prestigious waterfront at the purpose-built Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke ....
