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October 24, 2009

Creating by Writing and/or Devising. The following discussion has been plucked from the Comments below John Smythe’s review of The Wind Speaks to Wellington,

Creating by Writing and/or Devising. The following discussion has been plucked from the Comments below John Smythe's review of The Wind Speaks to Wellington,

October 24, 2009

REQUEST FOR DOWNSTAGE STORIES Next month Downstage celebrates its 45th Birthday. To mark the occasion, we’d like to hear your stories about the experiences you’ve had here (good or bad).

REQUEST FOR DOWNSTAGE STORIES Next month Downstage celebrates its 45th Birthday. To mark the occasion, we'd like to hear your stories about the experiences you've had here (good or bad).

October 22, 2009

Critically acclaimed theatre troupe, The Naked Samoans are coming out of retirement for a special one-off performance of their ‘Go Home’ show to raise money for those affected by the…

Critically acclaimed theatre troupe, The Naked Samoans are coming out of retirement for a special one-off performance of their ‘Go Home’ show to raise money for those affected by the recent tsunami in Samoa.

October 21, 2009

The Kransky Sisters. This is a long shot, but if anybody has two tickets to the sold-out Kransky Sisters in Nelson that they want to hawk to me, I’d be…

The Kransky Sisters. This is a long shot, but if anybody has two tickets to the sold-out Kransky Sisters in Nelson that they want to hawk to me, I'd be chuffed.

October 21, 2009

TSUNAMI RELIEF EVENTS IN AUCKLAND In support of the company’s many Pacific Island colleagues and collaborators, Auckland Theatre Company is joining the efforts to raise money for victims of the…

TSUNAMI RELIEF EVENTS IN AUCKLAND In support of the company’s many Pacific Island colleagues and collaborators, Auckland Theatre Company is joining the efforts to raise money for victims of the tsunami that has devastated areas of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.

October 21, 2009

KEN DUNCUM WINS NEW ZEALAND POST MANSFIELD LITERARY PRIZE New Zealand Post and the Katherine Mansfield Menton Trust today announced Wellington playwright Ken Duncum as winner of the 2010 New…

KEN DUNCUM WINS NEW ZEALAND POST MANSFIELD LITERARY PRIZE New Zealand Post and the Katherine Mansfield Menton Trust today announced Wellington playwright Ken Duncum as winner of the 2010 New Zealand Post Mansfield Prize.

October 19, 2009

ATAMIRA DANCE COLLECTIVE IS SEEKING A GENERAL MANAGER Are you passionate about New Zealand Contemporary Dance and have a background in Arts Production and Management?

ATAMIRA DANCE COLLECTIVE IS SEEKING A GENERAL MANAGER Are you passionate about New Zealand Contemporary Dance and have a background in Arts Production and Management?

October 15, 2009

WELL LOVED NEW ZEALAND ACTOR MARTYN SANDERSON DIES Veteran actor, writer, and poet Martyn Sanderson died at his home in Otaki yesterday (14/10) aged 71.

WELL LOVED NEW ZEALAND ACTOR MARTYN SANDERSON DIES Veteran actor, writer, and poet Martyn Sanderson died at his home in Otaki yesterday (14/10) aged 71.

October 15, 2009

WRITE OUT LOUD New Plays on the Dunedin Stage Play readings Fortune Theatre Studio Sunday 1st November 2009 1pm & 3pm

WRITE OUT LOUD New Plays on the Dunedin Stage Play readings Fortune Theatre Studio Sunday 1st November 2009 1pm & 3pm

October 14, 2009

‘ROCKSTAR’ PRESENTER / PERFORMERS NEEDED Become a primary school presenter Are you creative, innovative, energetic and enthusiastic about making a difference? Do you believe that understanding money and financial literacy…

‘ROCKSTAR’ PRESENTER / PERFORMERS NEEDED Become a primary school presenter Are you creative, innovative, energetic and enthusiastic about making a difference? Do you believe that understanding money and financial literacy (but not ‘getting rich’ necessarily) are important skills in life?

October 14, 2009

$23,500 UP FOR GRABS FOR 2010 FESTIVAL The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is calling on artists to register for the 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival which runs from 18-28 March next…

$23,500 UP FOR GRABS FOR 2010 FESTIVAL The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is calling on artists to register for the 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival which runs from 18-28 March next year. New Zealand artists can apply for funding from the Festival for the development of new work or to tour a show to Dunedin.

October 13, 2009

AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS FORUM – MOVING RIGHT ALONG On Friday 30th October 2009, the second Auckland Performing Arts Forum (APAF) will be held at the Aotea Centre, run by independent…

AUCKLAND PERFORMING ARTS FORUM - MOVING RIGHT ALONG On Friday 30th October 2009, the second Auckland Performing Arts Forum (APAF) will be held at the Aotea Centre, run by independent facilitator Briar Monro. The forum aims to bring together all of Auckland’s performing arts sector to connect, network and discuss key issues currently being faced.

October 12, 2009

PLAYMARKET ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION Playmarket is now seeking applications by Friday October 30 for a 20-hour a week Administrative Assistant position in its Wellington office.

PLAYMARKET ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION Playmarket is now seeking applications by Friday October 30 for a 20-hour a week Administrative Assistant position in its Wellington office.

October 12, 2009

PERFORMING ARTS NETWORK OF NEW ZEALAND (PANNZ) MARKET 2010 Applications for the 12th New Zealand Performing Arts Market are now open. The Market will take place on Monday 1st and…

PERFORMING ARTS NETWORK OF NEW ZEALAND (PANNZ) MARKET 2010 Applications for the 12th New Zealand Performing Arts Market are now open. The Market will take place on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd March 2010 in the Renouf Foyer of the Wellington Convention Centre.

October 9, 2009

The Court Theatre is delighted to announce that after the remarkable success of the season of Four Flat Whites in Italy they will be donating all the proceeds of their…

The Court Theatre is delighted to announce that after the remarkable success of the season of Four Flat Whites in Italy they will be donating all the proceeds of their final performance to help the victims of the Pacific tsunami.

October 7, 2009

A young generation of theatre makers opens the 2010 season of Downstage Theatre with the New Zealand premiere of Vernon God Little! Long Cloud Youth Theatre (Spring Awakening & The…

A young generation of theatre makers opens the 2010 season of Downstage Theatre with the New Zealand premiere of Vernon God Little! Long Cloud Youth Theatre (Spring Awakening & The Crucible) is calling for auditionees for its summer school intake.

October 6, 2009

SHORT LIST FOR NZ’S NATIONAL PLAYWRITING AWARD ANNOUNCED Five playwrights have been shortlisted for New Zealand’s most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, New Zealand playwrights’ agency…

SHORT LIST FOR NZ’S NATIONAL PLAYWRITING AWARD ANNOUNCED Five playwrights have been shortlisted for New Zealand’s most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award, New Zealand playwrights’ agency Playmarket has announced. They are ....

October 2, 2009

THREE GOOD REASONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO 2010 Good things come in threes and the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2010 line-up is no exception to the rule. On offer are…

THREE GOOD REASONS TO LOOK FORWARD TO 2010 Good things come in threes and the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2010 line-up is no exception to the rule. On offer are three seasons of diverse and inspirational dance.

October 2, 2009

DIRECTOR OF PLAYMARKET: APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR POSITION Director of Playmarket, New Zealand’s playwrights organisation, Mark Amery has announced he will be stepping down in February next year. The organisation are…

DIRECTOR OF PLAYMARKET: APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR POSITION Director of Playmarket, New Zealand’s playwrights organisation, Mark Amery has announced he will be stepping down in February next year. The organisation are calling for applications for the position by 5pm Friday October 30.

September 30, 2009

TO GO OR NOT TO GO. I don’t know about you but I’m getting pissed off with people who go to the loo in the middle of a play.

TO GO OR NOT TO GO. I don't know about you but I'm getting pissed off with people who go to the loo in the middle of a play.

September 29, 2009

Two Day Plays. Can I just say that this is a fantastic event!

Two Day Plays. Can I just say that this is a fantastic event!

September 29, 2009

PLAYMARKET’S WRITE OUT LOUD 2009 New work by Wellington playwrights: Saturday October 3, 2009 …

PLAYMARKET’S WRITE OUT LOUD 2009 New work by Wellington playwrights: Saturday October 3, 2009 ...

September 29, 2009

TWO DAY PLAYS DRAFT 2: FINAL RESULTS On Sunday 27 September the 6 winning teams form the 3 heats created 6 more original and diverse plays within the weekend, and…

TWO DAY PLAYS DRAFT 2: FINAL RESULTS On Sunday 27 September the 6 winning teams form the 3 heats created 6 more original and diverse plays within the weekend, and premiered them at BATS Theatre ... TWO DAY PLAYS DRAFT 2 WINNER ...

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