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June 1, 2011
THE PLAY PRESS/PLAYMARKET LIVE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION The winner of The Play Press/Playmarket Live Screenplay Competition 2011 for Best Unfilmed Screenplay is Melanie Drewery for her screenplay, RUST.
THE PLAY PRESS/PLAYMARKET LIVE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION The winner of The Play Press/Playmarket Live Screenplay Competition 2011 for Best Unfilmed Screenplay is Melanie Drewery for her screenplay, RUST.
May 30, 2011
InterMISSION Forum #4: Discussing work as peers How do we discuss as peers, each others work in a meaningful and supportive way to encourage greater rigour in our practice? This…
InterMISSION Forum #4: Discussing work as peers How do we discuss as peers, each others work in a meaningful and supportive way to encourage greater rigour in our practice? This question will be explored through a forum discussing the recent performance project Death and the Dreamlife of Elephants as a means of fostering an informed and rigorous dialogue about each other’s work.
May 27, 2011
A HOME FOR AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY Auckland Theatre Company is delighted Auckland Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee voted to approve $10 million towards the $40 million cost of Auckland Theatre…
A HOME FOR AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY Auckland Theatre Company is delighted Auckland Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee voted to approve $10 million towards the $40 million cost of Auckland Theatre Company’s proposal for a performing arts complex in Wynyard Quarter, to sit alongside ASB’s new head office, subject to a number of conditions being addressed to Council’s satisfaction by December 2011.
May 27, 2011
Can Wellington retain its arts capital title? TOM CARDY, Dominion Post, 19 May 2011 For years Wellington has called itself the cultural capital. Now others do, including influential international travel…
Can Wellington retain its arts capital title? TOM CARDY, Dominion Post, 19 May 2011 For years Wellington has called itself the cultural capital. Now others do, including influential international travel guidebook Lonely Planet.
May 27, 2011
Lyn Gardner on reviewing actors’ performances A few weeks ago, there was a symposium at Kent University with the title: What Is Theatre Criticism For? No satisfactory answer was found.…
Lyn Gardner on reviewing actors' performances A few weeks ago, there was a symposium at Kent University with the title: What Is Theatre Criticism For? No satisfactory answer was found. But one of the issues raised was why today's critics no longer write about acting, or at least not with any of the zest and descriptive power of their predecessors.
May 26, 2011
WHOSE SCENE IS IT ANYWAY? TWO DAYS OF ACTION PACKED WORKSHOPS ON COLLABORATIVE THEATRE. PLAYMARKET have gathered on board some of the country’s most experienced and successful theatre collaborators to…
WHOSE SCENE IS IT ANYWAY? TWO DAYS OF ACTION PACKED WORKSHOPS ON COLLABORATIVE THEATRE. PLAYMARKET have gathered on board some of the country’s most experienced and successful theatre collaborators to lead a series of five workshops exploring the creation, recording, and contracting of collaborative work.
May 26, 2011
NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF DANCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is looking for a dynamic person to manage and deliver its fundraising and sponsorship activities.
NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF DANCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) is looking for a dynamic person to manage and deliver its fundraising and sponsorship activities.
May 25, 2011
Q Theatre recruiting for SHORT TERM CONTRACT staff in: Administration, Marketing, Business Management, Producing and Sponsorship It’s an extremely busy time for Q Theatre as we lead up to opening…
Q Theatre recruiting for SHORT TERM CONTRACT staff in: Administration, Marketing, Business Management, Producing and Sponsorship It’s an extremely busy time for Q Theatre as we lead up to opening Auckland’s newest theatre space in September this year.
May 25, 2011
BE A PART OF Q THEATRE MANAGEMENT TEAM Recruiting now for roles in: Business Management, Operations, Development, Marketing and Communications and Programming. This is an opportunity to be at the…
BE A PART OF Q THEATRE MANAGEMENT TEAM Recruiting now for roles in: Business Management, Operations, Development, Marketing and Communications and Programming. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of one of the most exciting developments in Auckland’s performing arts for many years.
May 24, 2011
The Basement SUBMISSIONS FOR JANUARY – JUNE 2012 PROGRAMME The Basement is pleased to invite submissions from independent companies and practitioners to be part of the programme January – June…
The Basement SUBMISSIONS FOR JANUARY - JUNE 2012 PROGRAMME The Basement is pleased to invite submissions from independent companies and practitioners to be part of the programme January - June 2012.
May 24, 2011
The Playground NZ Presents THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE 2012 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Performance Arcade is an annual performance exhibition and event located on Wellington Waterfront each summer. A line of…
The Playground NZ Presents THE PERFORMANCE ARCADE 2012 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Performance Arcade is an annual performance exhibition and event located on Wellington Waterfront each summer. A line of shipping containers creates a series of miniature spaces for a range of selected works.
May 23, 2011
The Actors Laboratory in association with Creative New Zealand is thrilled to be bringing Christian Penny to Auckland for this weekend workshop. Self Direction, play and discovery:
The Actors Laboratory in association with Creative New Zealand is thrilled to be bringing Christian Penny to Auckland for this weekend workshop. Self Direction, play and discovery:
May 23, 2011
NICK GIBB DONS THE YELLOW TOWEL FOR 2011 In front of a packed SKYCITY Theatre at last night’s 2011 NZ International Comedy Festival “closing ceremony”… Last Laugh, hosted by Michele…
NICK GIBB DONS THE YELLOW TOWEL FOR 2011 In front of a packed SKYCITY Theatre at last night’s 2011 NZ International Comedy Festival “closing ceremony”… Last Laugh, hosted by Michele A’Court, Nick Gibb scooped the 2011 Billy T Award, the most prestigious comedy award recognising up and coming performers with outstanding potential at the NZ International Comedy Festival.
May 19, 2011
MARQUEE THEATRE A BOLD NEW BEGINNING FOR CHRISTCHURCH ENTERTAINMENT City businessman gets show back on the road! Christchurch based entertainment promoter BEN MCDONALD announces a bold new beginning for theatre…
MARQUEE THEATRE A BOLD NEW BEGINNING FOR CHRISTCHURCH ENTERTAINMENT City businessman gets show back on the road! Christchurch based entertainment promoter BEN MCDONALD announces a bold new beginning for theatre and entertainment in the earthquake ravaged city.
May 18, 2011
Christchurch Quake 22/2. Our thoughts are with all friends, family and colleagues in Christchurch.
Christchurch Quake 22/2. Our thoughts are with all friends, family and colleagues in Christchurch.
May 18, 2011
CALLOUT FOR DANCERS: Pacific Dance New Zealand in association with DANZ, Auckland Council and Creative New Zealand are calling for dancers to take part in the Auckland-based Pacific Dance Artist…
CALLOUT FOR DANCERS: Pacific Dance New Zealand in association with DANZ, Auckland Council and Creative New Zealand are calling for dancers to take part in the Auckland-based Pacific Dance Artist in Residence programme 2011.
May 16, 2011
BODY FESTIVAL 2011 – CALL FOR INDEPENDENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Despite the rocking-and-rolling that’s been going on, The Body Festival – Christchurch’s annual festival of dance and physical theatre is…
BODY FESTIVAL 2011 – CALL FOR INDEPENDENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Despite the rocking-and-rolling that's been going on, The Body Festival – Christchurch's annual festival of dance and physical theatre is all set to take place again this year.
May 16, 2011
NEW STAGE FOR THE COURT THEATRE The Court Theatre is moving to a temporary new site in Addington and constructing a purpose-built theatre from which the company will re-establish activities…
NEW STAGE FOR THE COURT THEATRE The Court Theatre is moving to a temporary new site in Addington and constructing a purpose-built theatre from which the company will re-establish activities before the end of the year.
May 13, 2011
Call for Directors The Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2012 Summer Shakespeare Production. Directors will be asked to choose from one of the following plays: Twelfth…
Call for Directors The Summer Shakespeare Trust is seeking a director for the 2012 Summer Shakespeare Production. Directors will be asked to choose from one of the following plays: Twelfth Night, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
May 11, 2011
InterMISSION Forum#3: Enrolling collaborators How do we enrol each other as collaborators? This question will be explored through a staged conversation, in which two established theatre makers will discuss working…
InterMISSION Forum#3: Enrolling collaborators How do we enrol each other as collaborators? This question will be explored through a staged conversation, in which two established theatre makers will discuss working together on a theatre project.
May 11, 2011
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CHANGE THE WORLD! The annual PLAYMARKET PLAYWRIGHTS b4 25 competition challenges young playwrights (24 and under) to write about anything that matters to them in any way they…
YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CHANGE THE WORLD! The annual PLAYMARKET PLAYWRIGHTS b4 25 competition challenges young playwrights (24 and under) to write about anything that matters to them in any way they like, for any kind of audience they like, with the tag-line CHANGE THE WORLD – WRITE A PLAY!
May 9, 2011
TIM ELIOTT 1935 – 2011. The voice has died. The rest is silence. Good night sweet Tim …
TIM ELIOTT 1935 - 2011. The voice has died. The rest is silence. Good night sweet Tim …
May 9, 2011
THEATREVIEW COVERAGE OF THE NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2011 Theatreview wishes to advise that due to funding constraints, coverage of this year’s Comedy Festival will be greatly reduced.
THEATREVIEW COVERAGE OF THE NZ INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2011 Theatreview wishes to advise that due to funding constraints, coverage of this year’s Comedy Festival will be greatly reduced.
