February 23, 2010

NZ HERALD: THE PLAYERS By Dionne Christian It’s called Fresh Produce but it has nothing to do with farmers’ markets or the current vogue for home-grown vegetables.

NZ HERALD: THE PLAYERS By Dionne Christian It's called Fresh Produce but it has nothing to do with farmers' markets or the current vogue for home-grown vegetables.

February 19, 2010

Foul Play At Short + Sweet Auckland? Ever since the “Short + Sweet” Gala Final finished two weeks ago I’ve had an uneasy feeling nagging away at me this whole…

Foul Play At Short + Sweet Auckland? Ever since the “Short + Sweet” Gala Final finished two weeks ago I've had an uneasy feeling nagging away at me this whole time about the transparency and fairness

February 16, 2010

CREATIVE NZ GOVERNANCE STREAMLINED Creative New Zealand’s four governing bodies will be streamlined into a single board to improve its effectiveness and to free up resources that would be better…

CREATIVE NZ GOVERNANCE STREAMLINED Creative New Zealand's four governing bodies will be streamlined into a single board to improve its effectiveness and to free up resources that would be better directed to artists, under a proposal announced today by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson.

February 12, 2010

ALL FIRED UP FOR THE FRINGE FEST 2010 The New Zealand Fringe Festival 2010 Friday February 12 to Sunday March 7 The cake is out of the oven, the icing…

ALL FIRED UP FOR THE FRINGE FEST 2010 The New Zealand Fringe Festival 2010 Friday February 12 to Sunday March 7 The cake is out of the oven, the icing has cooled and the candles have been given the blowtorch: It's Fringe Festival time, and what a fine time it is to go nuts for arts, culture and entertainment and celebrate 20 years of the New Zealand Fringe Festival.

February 8, 2010

CALLING ALL YOUNG & HUNGRY AUCKLANDERS! Registrations are now open for theatre-obsessed young Aucklanders to take part in the Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre – a showcase of…

CALLING ALL YOUNG & HUNGRY AUCKLANDERS! Registrations are now open for theatre-obsessed young Aucklanders to take part in the Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre – a showcase of three fresh new plays written especially for the text generation.

February 6, 2010

FORTUNE THEATRE TRUST DUNEDIN INVITATION TO DIRECTORS FOR THE 2010 SEASON The Fortune Theatre invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one…

FORTUNE THEATRE TRUST DUNEDIN INVITATION TO DIRECTORS FOR THE 2010 SEASON The Fortune Theatre invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or more productions in our Autumn/Winter 2010 season.

February 5, 2010

PRODUCER SOUGHT FOR ALCHEMY ACTORS COMPANY We are a professional theatre company looking for a company producer (or co- producer) for our upcoming year’s work. We have a 3 week…

PRODUCER SOUGHT FOR ALCHEMY ACTORS COMPANY We are a professional theatre company looking for a company producer (or co- producer) for our upcoming year’s work. We have a 3 week season of a new New Zealand play booked at a Wellington Theatre in September and various other plays in the pipeline.

February 4, 2010

Kapitall Kids Theatre – Auditions April School Holidays show (6 to 18 April 11am and 1pm) ROBIN HOOD AND THE LOST CROWN…

Kapitall Kids Theatre – Auditions April School Holidays show (6 to 18 April 11am and 1pm) ROBIN HOOD AND THE LOST CROWN...

February 3, 2010

Getting Some Kiwi In Ya. At the risk of biting the hand that may occasionally feed a tiny morsel to this website (through Google Ads) I have to challenge the…

Getting Some Kiwi In Ya. At the risk of biting the hand that may occasionally feed a tiny morsel to this website (through Google Ads) I have to challenge the 'Get Some Kiwi In Ya' promotion

February 2, 2010

fringe fest, what is on in it? There is still no online programme for the fringe festival!

fringe fest, what is on in it? There is still no online programme for the fringe festival!

January 29, 2010

PLAYMARKET CALL TO DIRECTORS / PRODUCERS Playmarket will soon be planning this year’s script circulation, and we would love to hear from all producers and directors out there, young and…

PLAYMARKET CALL TO DIRECTORS / PRODUCERS Playmarket will soon be planning this year’s script circulation, and we would love to hear from all producers and directors out there, young and old, experienced and green, looking for NZ scripts to produce.

January 29, 2010

FRINGE ON FIRE: FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 20TH PROGRAMME The New Zealand Fringe Festival 2010 Programme Launch Thursday January 28 @ Mighty Mighty, 104 Cuba St There were flames, exploding cakes, jaw-dropping…

FRINGE ON FIRE: FESTIVAL LAUNCHES 20TH PROGRAMME The New Zealand Fringe Festival 2010 Programme Launch Thursday January 28 @ Mighty Mighty, 104 Cuba St There were flames, exploding cakes, jaw-dropping performances and plenty of cocktails when the New Zealand Fringe Festival launched its 20th birthday programme last night.

January 28, 2010

How they do it in the UK. Funding for 200 new jobs helping young unemployed people [in the UK] break into the creative and cultural sector has been secured

How they do it in the UK. Funding for 200 new jobs helping young unemployed people [in the UK] break into the creative and cultural sector has been secured

January 26, 2010

ARTS ALIVE FUNDING OPEN – LIFT YOUR ACT TO NEW HEIGHTS If you are performing a professional dance, theatre, music or multi-disciplinary show in Auckland City, we can assist you…

ARTS ALIVE FUNDING OPEN – LIFT YOUR ACT TO NEW HEIGHTS If you are performing a professional dance, theatre, music or multi-disciplinary show in Auckland City, we can assist you to reach new heights. Applications for Round 32 close 4.30pm, Friday 19 February 2010 with decisions announced early May.

January 26, 2010

CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND PLAYS TO BE READ AS WELL AS PERFORMED Six New Zealand plays publisher Playmarket believes deserve to be considered classics have been published (in 3 books of…

CLASSIC NEW ZEALAND PLAYS TO BE READ AS WELL AS PERFORMED Six New Zealand plays publisher Playmarket believes deserve to be considered classics have been published (in 3 books of 2 plays each) as part of an effort to see contemporary New Zealand playwrights’ work appreciated and read as literature, as well as performed on stage.

January 22, 2010

LIVE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION The Live Screenplay Competition is a Play Press/Playmarket partnership to find the Best Unfilmed Screenplay. The winner will be given a professional public rehearsed reading in a…

LIVE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION The Live Screenplay Competition is a Play Press/Playmarket partnership to find the Best Unfilmed Screenplay. The winner will be given a professional public rehearsed reading in a theatre venue in Wellington, followed by time with a script advisor to help you with your new draft and, if needed, professional advice.

January 21, 2010

NZ Scenography 1975-2015. I am currently working as the NZ editor on a publication entitled ‘World Scenography’. This book surveys scenography of the world

NZ Scenography 1975-2015. I am currently working as the NZ editor on a publication entitled 'World Scenography'. This book surveys scenography of the world

January 19, 2010

Auditions for the role of EMCEE in the Court Theatre’s production of CABARET Tenor, strong, charismatic character actor and mover Rehearsals start Oct 26

Auditions for the role of EMCEE in the Court Theatre’s production of CABARET Tenor, strong, charismatic character actor and mover Rehearsals start Oct 26

January 19, 2010

PANNZ, NZ PERFORMING ARTS MARKET MON 1 & TUES 2 MARCH 2010 Just a reminder – to Venue or Festival Presenters and industry guests – that registrations for this year’s…

PANNZ, NZ PERFORMING ARTS MARKET MON 1 & TUES 2 MARCH 2010 Just a reminder – to Venue or Festival Presenters and industry guests – that registrations for this year's PANNZ, NZ Performing Arts Market close next Friday 29 January ... The Market takes place Mon 1 & Tues 2 March 2010 in the Renouf Foyer, Wellington Convention Centre.

January 19, 2010

WELLINGTON DANCE FESTIVAL – CONTRACT POSITION AVAILABLE We are looking for a self motivated person to lead the planning for a new Wellington Dance Festival. This festival is to replace…

WELLINGTON DANCE FESTIVAL – CONTRACT POSITION AVAILABLE We are looking for a self motivated person to lead the planning for a new Wellington Dance Festival. This festival is to replace the Dance Your Socks Off festival, which ended in 2009. The position will be part time between March and July 2010 ...

January 15, 2010

YOU’RE INVITED TO A MAGDALENA AOTEAROA NETWORKING PARTY! Monday 1 February 2010, from 7pm-10pm Newtown Hall, Daniel St., Wellington Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested.

YOU’RE INVITED TO A MAGDALENA AOTEAROA NETWORKING PARTY! Monday 1 February 2010, from 7pm-10pm Newtown Hall, Daniel St., Wellington Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested.

January 14, 2010

AUDITION NOTICE FOR THE GREAT GATSBY at Circa Adapted by Ken Duncum, and directed by David O’Donnell, rehearsals for The Great Gatsby will begin on the 28th of June for…

AUDITION NOTICE FOR THE GREAT GATSBY at Circa Adapted by Ken Duncum, and directed by David O’Donnell, rehearsals for The Great Gatsby will begin on the 28th of June for a season at Circa from the 31st of July to the 28th of August, 2010.

January 13, 2010

CHRISTCHURCH ACTRESS ELIZABETH MOODY DIES Christchurch actress and director Elizabeth Moody has died of pneumonia, aged 70.

CHRISTCHURCH ACTRESS ELIZABETH MOODY DIES Christchurch actress and director Elizabeth Moody has died of pneumonia, aged 70.