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February 3, 2011

MERCURY THEATRE PHOTO SHOOT Mass supporters photoshoot and a tour of the Mercury theatre Assemble by 11 am – Saturday 5 February 2011 There has been a very good response…

MERCURY THEATRE PHOTO SHOOT Mass supporters photoshoot and a tour of the Mercury theatre Assemble by 11 am – Saturday 5 February 2011 There has been a very good response to the photoshoot and theatre tour opportunity which means that the event will definitely take place this Saturday morning! RAIN or SHINE!

February 2, 2011

JOB VACANCY BATS Theatre: Technical and Facilities Manager The Technical and Facilities Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining and overseeing BATS’ technical and production facilities and premises.

JOB VACANCY BATS Theatre: Technical and Facilities Manager The Technical and Facilities Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining and overseeing BATS' technical and production facilities and premises.

January 31, 2011

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Te Whare Wananga o Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Teaching Fellow (Playwriting) Theatre Studies (Fixed-term) THEATRE STUDIES PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term…

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Te Whare Wananga o Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand Teaching Fellow (Playwriting) Theatre Studies (Fixed-term) THEATRE STUDIES PROGRAMME DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Applications are invited for a full-time, fixed-term Teaching Fellow position in the Theatre Studies programme within the Music Department. The position will run from mid-year 2011 to mid-year 2012.

January 28, 2011

FRINGE THEATRE CRITICS WANTED, Wellington & Auckland Are you keen to contribute to the ‘creative conversation’? There may be some opportunities for more theatre critics to review Fringe shows for…

FRINGE THEATRE CRITICS WANTED, Wellington & Auckland Are you keen to contribute to the ‘creative conversation’? There may be some opportunities for more theatre critics to review Fringe shows for Theatreview in Wellington (18-28 Feb) and Auckland (25 Feb-13 March).

January 27, 2011

ROBERT LORD RESIDENCIES 2012 When Robert Lord took up a Burns Fellowship at Otago University in 1987, he bought his first home – a small cottage close to the university…

ROBERT LORD RESIDENCIES 2012 When Robert Lord took up a Burns Fellowship at Otago University in 1987, he bought his first home – a small cottage close to the university and the town centre of Dunedin. His tragically few years in Titan Street were happy and productive ones. Before he died Robert put in place a plan that the cottage would become a home for other writers ...

January 25, 2011

MERCURY THEATRE PHOTO SHOOT Please join us for a mass supporters photoshoot and a tour of the Mercury theatre Assemble by 11 am – Saturday 5 February 2011

MERCURY THEATRE PHOTO SHOOT Please join us for a mass supporters photoshoot and a tour of the Mercury theatre Assemble by 11 am – Saturday 5 February 2011

January 25, 2011

WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING? Long Cloud Youth Theatre is calling for auditionees for its 2011 intake. Long Cloud looks for ambitious, talented and motivated 16-21 year olds who…

WANT TO BE PART OF SOMETHING? Long Cloud Youth Theatre is calling for auditionees for its 2011 intake. Long Cloud looks for ambitious, talented and motivated 16-21 year olds who want to embark on a yearlong rollercoaster ride of actor’s training and making theatre together.

January 22, 2011

Auditions Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire BATS Theatre 29th March – 9th April, directed by Alison Walls for Words on Trees Cooperative. Fuddy Meers is a dark comedy by a…

Auditions Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire BATS Theatre 29th March – 9th April, directed by Alison Walls for Words on Trees Cooperative. Fuddy Meers is a dark comedy by a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright.

January 21, 2011

FORTUNE THEATRE Otago + Southland’s professional theatre MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER The Fortune Theatre is the only professional theatre in Dunedin. We are entering an exciting new stage of our…

FORTUNE THEATRE Otago + Southland’s professional theatre MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER The Fortune Theatre is the only professional theatre in Dunedin. We are entering an exciting new stage of our long and distinguished history. Following the recent appointments of a new Artistic Director and General Manager we are 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.

January 20, 2011

DOWNSTAGE Theatre: Front of House Manager Downstage is the home of contemporary performance and music in Wellington. Our small and dynamic team is looking for an energetic, highly motivated and…

DOWNSTAGE Theatre: Front of House Manager Downstage is the home of contemporary performance and music in Wellington. Our small and dynamic team is looking for an energetic, highly motivated and professional multi-tasker to manage our Front of House.

January 15, 2011

JERSEY BOYS – The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons The JERSEY BOYS are looking for an actor who can join their ranks and play the role of…

JERSEY BOYS – The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons The JERSEY BOYS are looking for an actor who can join their ranks and play the role of Frankie Valli (2 performances per week).

January 14, 2011

PLAYWRIGHTS B4 25 Change the world – write a play! We have a brand new annual competition for YOUNG playwrights. If you are under 25, this competition is for you.

PLAYWRIGHTS B4 25 Change the world - write a play! We have a brand new annual competition for YOUNG playwrights. If you are under 25, this competition is for you.

January 13, 2011

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY: PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR Auckland Theatre Company is seeking a fulltime Participation Coordinator to develop, co-ordinate and deliver the diverse range of activities and events which make up ATC…

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY: PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR Auckland Theatre Company is seeking a fulltime Participation Coordinator to develop, co-ordinate and deliver the diverse range of activities and events which make up ATC PARTICIPATE.

January 13, 2011

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY: TECHNICAL MANAGER Auckland Theatre Company is seeking a fulltime Technical Manager to join its busy Production Department.

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY: TECHNICAL MANAGER Auckland Theatre Company is seeking a fulltime Technical Manager to join its busy Production Department.

January 12, 2011

Fortune Theatre will be holding local open auditions on February 21st & Feb 22nd …

Fortune Theatre will be holding local open auditions on February 21st & Feb 22nd ...

January 11, 2011

ST JAMES AUCKLAND Review gives new hope for decaying theatre By Bernard Orsman NZ Herald | Tuesday Jan 11, 2011

ST JAMES AUCKLAND Review gives new hope for decaying theatre By Bernard Orsman NZ Herald | Tuesday Jan 11, 2011

January 10, 2011

BARRY LAKEMAN 1949 – 2011 There will be a celebration of Barry’s life at Downstage at 4.00pm on Friday 21 January. We’d love to see whoever can be there.

BARRY LAKEMAN 1949 – 2011 There will be a celebration of Barry's life at Downstage at 4.00pm on Friday 21 January. We’d love to see whoever can be there.

January 5, 2011

MERCURY RISING Campaign

MERCURY RISING Campaign

January 5, 2011

The BOOKS IN HOMES DUFFY THEATRE show has had an actor pull out half way through rehearsals so director Kerryn Palmer is looking for an actor to replace him asap.

The BOOKS IN HOMES DUFFY THEATRE show has had an actor pull out half way through rehearsals so director Kerryn Palmer is looking for an actor to replace him asap.

January 5, 2011

MERCURY RISING CAMPAIGN Forces rally to re-establish Auckland’s oldest lyric theatre (100 years old) in Mercury Lane, Newton but will they be too few, too late?

MERCURY RISING CAMPAIGN Forces rally to re-establish Auckland’s oldest lyric theatre (100 years old) in Mercury Lane, Newton but will they be too few, too late?

December 29, 2010

CHRIST ALMIGHTY WHAT A SHOW! BATS Theatre would like to sincerely thank our audiences, actors and sponsors for supporting our fundraising show Christ Almighty, which finished Saturday 18th Dec after…

CHRIST ALMIGHTY WHAT A SHOW! BATS Theatre would like to sincerely thank our audiences, actors and sponsors for supporting our fundraising show Christ Almighty, which finished Saturday 18th Dec after 18 hilarious performances!

December 22, 2010

FESTIVE GREETINGS AND THANKS YOU TO ALL FOR A RECORD YEAR! This has been a record year for Theatreview: 530 performing arts productions reviewed, many more than once (plus a…

FESTIVE GREETINGS AND THANKS YOU TO ALL FOR A RECORD YEAR! This has been a record year for Theatreview: 530 performing arts productions reviewed, many more than once (plus a couple of important new books)! This is a significant increase on previous years: 448 (2009), 359 (2008), 314 (2007), 233 (2006).

December 18, 2010

THE DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS: WINNERS What a wonderful evening of glitz, glam, and theatre! The first Dunedin Theatre Awards have now been handed out by Mayor Dave Cull and the…

THE DUNEDIN THEATRE AWARDS: WINNERS What a wonderful evening of glitz, glam, and theatre! The first Dunedin Theatre Awards have now been handed out by Mayor Dave Cull and the bubbly continues to flow.

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