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August 22, 2009

O Temperance. Does anyone remember Mervyn Thompson’s “O Temperance” as performed some time in the 70s by the Chch Theatre Trust

O Temperance. Does anyone remember Mervyn Thompson's "O Temperance" as performed some time in the 70s by the Chch Theatre Trust

August 17, 2009

SmackBang has the pleasure of hosting Andrea Kelland at TAPAC for a weekend of one day intensive Audition Technique workshops. Saturday 29th August, 10am-3pm or Sunday 30th August 10am-3pm

SmackBang has the pleasure of hosting Andrea Kelland at TAPAC for a weekend of one day intensive Audition Technique workshops. Saturday 29th August, 10am-3pm or Sunday 30th August 10am-3pm

August 16, 2009

Kore Theatre present a one-off public showing of their touring show, Macbeth at the Tararua Tramping Club Hall, Moncrieff St, Mt Victoria, Wellington on Thursday 20th August at 7pm.

Kore Theatre present a one-off public showing of their touring show, Macbeth at the Tararua Tramping Club Hall, Moncrieff St, Mt Victoria, Wellington on Thursday 20th August at 7pm.

August 14, 2009

The 10th New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition presents works directed and presented by Auckland’s finest. Saturday 5th September, at 1pm, 3pm and 6pm. Organised by Playmarket

The 10th New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition presents works directed and presented by Auckland’s finest. Saturday 5th September, at 1pm, 3pm and 6pm. Organised by Playmarket

August 13, 2009

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR SHORT+SWEET AUCKLAND 2010! Short+Sweet Theatre, the largest ten minute theatre Festival in the world is coming to Auckland in January 2010.

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR SHORT+SWEET AUCKLAND 2010! Short+Sweet Theatre, the largest ten minute theatre Festival in the world is coming to Auckland in January 2010.

August 12, 2009

Exciting new performance/rehearsal/film-viewing/gig space opening up later in the year in the basement of 35 High St, Auckland (the old Cause Celebre).

Exciting new performance/rehearsal/film-viewing/gig space opening up later in the year in the basement of 35 High St, Auckland (the old Cause Celebre).

August 10, 2009

“Stick to acting.”??! Alright, I have to vent, rant, whatever you want to call it. And I’m aware I’m preaching to the choir here,

"Stick to acting."??! Alright, I have to vent, rant, whatever you want to call it. And I'm aware I'm preaching to the choir here,

August 9, 2009

John Smythe will be overseas (New York mostly) from 10 to 22 August 2009 Michael Wray will be the interim site editor & manager from August 9-22, 2009. His contact…

John Smythe will be overseas (New York mostly) from 10 to 22 August 2009 Michael Wray will be the interim site editor & manager from August 9-22, 2009. His contact details are: michaelwray@xtra.co.nz | +64 +27 648 8502

August 7, 2009

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY ARTS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Auckland Theatre Company invites applications from producers and arts administrators at an early stage in their career for the Company’s Arts…

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY ARTS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Auckland Theatre Company invites applications from producers and arts administrators at an early stage in their career for the Company’s Arts Management Internship Programme.

August 7, 2009

ATC SALES AND TICKETING MANAGER Auckland Theatre Company is seeking an experienced ticketing professional for the position of Sales and Ticketing Manager.

ATC SALES AND TICKETING MANAGER Auckland Theatre Company is seeking an experienced ticketing professional for the position of Sales and Ticketing Manager.

August 7, 2009

THE MUNTU PROJECT – DONATION APPEAL This is a progress report on the project Wanjiku and I [Martyn Sanderson] have been working on for the past year – as you’ll…

THE MUNTU PROJECT – DONATION APPEAL This is a progress report on the project Wanjiku and I [Martyn Sanderson] have been working on for the past year - as you'll see, we haven't given up on Muntu. We are getting lots of enthusiasm from African youths eager to be in an African play, and support from the community and professional actors willing to work for nothing, but so far we've been turned down by all the funders we've applied to, including Creative NZ.

August 5, 2009

Auditions: KAPITALL KIDS THEATRE The Frog Prince Adapted by Bea Lee-Smith Directed by Robert Hickey September October School Holidays Auditions on Saturday 15 August 10am to 2pm

Auditions: KAPITALL KIDS THEATRE The Frog Prince Adapted by Bea Lee-Smith Directed by Robert Hickey September October School Holidays Auditions on Saturday 15 August 10am to 2pm

August 4, 2009

THE PERFECT THEATRICAL PICK-ME-UP Silo Theatre presents SINGLES’ NIGHT WITH SILO THEATRE Why should dirty little clubs be the only place people could meet each other? Why can’t there be…

THE PERFECT THEATRICAL PICK-ME-UP Silo Theatre presents SINGLES’ NIGHT WITH SILO THEATRE Why should dirty little clubs be the only place people could meet each other? Why can’t there be another setting where people feel comfortable being alone… together?

August 3, 2009

24 hour comedy people jump the gun and kick off Laugh-A-thon early. NEW TIMES : Now Midnight Friday 7 August to Midnight Saturday 8 August It’s a movable feast so…

24 hour comedy people jump the gun and kick off Laugh-A-thon early. NEW TIMES : Now Midnight Friday 7 August to Midnight Saturday 8 August It’s a movable feast so the 24 hour comedy people at The Classic have moved it. For reasons well within their control the ‘Classic Laugh-a-thon’ will now kick off at midnight on Friday 7 August and finish at midnight on Saturday August 8th, just in time for the Live Comedy Hour on TV3’s Telethon.

August 2, 2009

We Should Practice present a workshopped presentation of PROVIDENCE, a new play by Louise Tu’u. Providence is the fictional performance of a homeless man and his return home.

We Should Practice present a workshopped presentation of PROVIDENCE, a new play by Louise Tu'u. Providence is the fictional performance of a homeless man and his return home.

August 1, 2009

KORE THEATRE 2009 Shakespeare in Schools programme King Lear & Macbeth Nationwide Tour: Term 3

KORE THEATRE 2009 Shakespeare in Schools programme King Lear & Macbeth Nationwide Tour: Term 3

July 30, 2009

THE PLAYPIT – 3 AUGUST The Virtues of Reality by John Smythe 6pm Monday 3rd August The Pit Bar @ BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace ‘We all live inside stories…

THE PLAYPIT – 3 AUGUST The Virtues of Reality by John Smythe 6pm Monday 3rd August The Pit Bar @ BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace ‘We all live inside stories we’ve made up ourselves, or been told, believing them to be the truth’.

July 28, 2009

Uncommon Sensing© Workshop — Moving Beyond Your Self Image For actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, teachers and creative doers and thinkers. A rare opportunity to join world leading practitioner and trainer…

Uncommon Sensing© Workshop — Moving Beyond Your Self Image For actors, dancers, directors, choreographers, teachers and creative doers and thinkers. A rare opportunity to join world leading practitioner and trainer Alan Questel (Santa Fe, New Mexico) for a unique weekend workshop.

July 28, 2009

Backyard Productions – Pro Co-Op Auditions for Mother Love – a trilogy of plays written by Mary Coffey performances from 30 September to 10 October

Backyard Productions - Pro Co-Op Auditions for Mother Love – a trilogy of plays written by Mary Coffey performances from 30 September to 10 October

July 27, 2009

24 hour comedy people stage NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST LIVE ‘LAUGH-A-THON’ in support of Kids Can and Telethon 2009 6pm Sat 8 Aug to 6pm Sun 9 Aug at The Classic,…

24 hour comedy people stage NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST LIVE ‘LAUGH-A-THON’ in support of Kids Can and Telethon 2009 6pm Sat 8 Aug to 6pm Sun 9 Aug at The Classic, NZ’s home of live comedy

July 27, 2009

Open auditions for seven men Fabulous Arts Aotearoa New Zealand (http://www.facebook.com/l/;FAANZ.com) Presents: Mates & Lovers to be performed at Wellington’s BATS 23 Sept – 4 Oct 2009

Open auditions for seven men Fabulous Arts Aotearoa New Zealand (http://www.facebook.com/l/;FAANZ.com) Presents: Mates & Lovers to be performed at Wellington's BATS 23 Sept – 4 Oct 2009

July 23, 2009

FINALISTS FOR MONTANA WOW® AWARDS SHOW SELECTED FROM MAUNGATUROTO TO MUMBAI The first round of judging for this year’s Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW®) Awards is complete and once again,…

FINALISTS FOR MONTANA WOW® AWARDS SHOW SELECTED FROM MAUNGATUROTO TO MUMBAI The first round of judging for this year’s Montana World of WearableArt™ (WOW®) Awards is complete and once again, people have been inspired from all over the world to enter. It seems a global recession has set many people’s creative spirits alight with fresh ideas.

July 23, 2009

STAGE TWEETS: ATC’s GOD OF CARNAGE AUDIENCE FORUM In a first for a New Zealand arts and live entertainment company, Auckland Theatre Company is using Twitter to blog live from…

STAGE TWEETS: ATC’s GOD OF CARNAGE AUDIENCE FORUM In a first for a New Zealand arts and live entertainment company, Auckland Theatre Company is using Twitter to blog live from a Question and Answer session with the cast and director of God of Carnage after the show next Monday night.

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