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July 21, 2009
STAB 2009 COMMISSION A MYSTERIOUS BEAST Who did it? Why? What the hell is going on? Is this for real? All questions you’ll be asking yourselves when you encounter the…
STAB 2009 COMMISSION A MYSTERIOUS BEAST Who did it? Why? What the hell is going on? Is this for real? All questions you’ll be asking yourselves when you encounter the BATS Theatre STAB commissions this October & November.
July 21, 2009
First reading of Albert Belz’s new play: Raising The Titanics [Clue: The Titanics is a fictional maori showband.] When- Sunday 26 July 2009, 2pm
First reading of Albert Belz’s new play: Raising The Titanics [Clue: The Titanics is a fictional maori showband.] When- Sunday 26 July 2009, 2pm
July 17, 2009
INTERACT WITH THE FORTUNE THEATRE The Fortune Theatre is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Interact Drama Classes!!!
INTERACT WITH THE FORTUNE THEATRE The Fortune Theatre is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Interact Drama Classes!!!
July 15, 2009
FRINGE 2010 (Wellington) IS HAPPENING! The Fringe Arts Trust has set the dates! Fringe is going ahead! FRINGE 2010 – Friday 12 February to Sat 6 March 2010.
FRINGE 2010 (Wellington) IS HAPPENING! The Fringe Arts Trust has set the dates! Fringe is going ahead! FRINGE 2010 - Friday 12 February to Sat 6 March 2010.
July 14, 2009
One of the UK’s leading Afro-Caribbean theatre practitioners, actress and director; Josette Bushell-Mingo (OBE) joins us fresh from the RSC to direct this year’s Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Josette…
One of the UK’s leading Afro-Caribbean theatre practitioners, actress and director; Josette Bushell-Mingo (OBE) joins us fresh from the RSC to direct this year’s Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Josette will be in conversation with Tom McCrory, Senior Acting Tutor – Movement, talking about her amazing life, work and artistic vision for Toi Whakaari’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
July 14, 2009
TWO DAY PLAYS – DRAFT 2 The ‘Best of Fringe 2009’ just got better – now it lives at BATS!
TWO DAY PLAYS – DRAFT 2 The ‘Best of Fringe 2009’ just got better – now it lives at BATS!
July 13, 2009
A PRODUCTION MANAGER is needed for the Fabulous Arts Aotearoa New Zealand production of MATES & LOVERS, A HISTORY OF GAY NEW ZEALAND by Chris Brickell. (2009 Montana New Zealand…
A PRODUCTION MANAGER is needed for the Fabulous Arts Aotearoa New Zealand production of MATES & LOVERS, A HISTORY OF GAY NEW ZEALAND by Chris Brickell. (2009 Montana New Zealand Book Awards Nominee).
July 13, 2009
AUSTEN FOUND: THE UNDISCOVERED MUSICALS OF JANE AUSTEN ONE NIGHT ONLY, to be recorded for Radio Broadcast. “Oooooohhh Miss Elizabeth, do please play it again!”
AUSTEN FOUND: THE UNDISCOVERED MUSICALS OF JANE AUSTEN ONE NIGHT ONLY, to be recorded for Radio Broadcast. "Oooooohhh Miss Elizabeth, do please play it again!"
July 7, 2009
SMACKBANG THEATRE CO TO BECOME THEATRE COMPANY IN RESIDENCE AT TAPAC Following our success from 2008 we have been offered a unique opportunity by Margaret-Mary Hollins at TAPAC. SmackBang has…
SMACKBANG THEATRE CO TO BECOME THEATRE COMPANY IN RESIDENCE AT TAPAC Following our success from 2008 we have been offered a unique opportunity by Margaret-Mary Hollins at TAPAC. SmackBang has been invited to become the Theatre Company In Residence for their venue.
July 7, 2009
WORKING WITH ACTORS A workshop for theatre directors August 8 & 9, 2009 Giving your best to get the best work from your actors.
WORKING WITH ACTORS A workshop for theatre directors August 8 & 9, 2009 Giving your best to get the best work from your actors.
July 6, 2009
DANZ FORUMS IN AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON Dance Work Forums – essential information For dance professionals eg; freelance dancers, teachers, choreographers and those working in a company or on projects, etc.
DANZ FORUMS IN AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON Dance Work Forums – essential information For dance professionals eg; freelance dancers, teachers, choreographers and those working in a company or on projects, etc.
July 3, 2009
PINA BAUSCH TRIBUTE Dear Friends, Come and join us to remember and celebrate one of the great icons of Contemporary Dance, Pina Bausch. Tues. 7 July 5.30pm at the Goethe…
PINA BAUSCH TRIBUTE Dear Friends, Come and join us to remember and celebrate one of the great icons of Contemporary Dance, Pina Bausch. Tues. 7 July 5.30pm at the Goethe Institut, 150 Cuba St.
July 2, 2009
THE BATS THEATRE QUIZ IS BACK! Come to the BATS Theatre Quiz! Come test your knowledge (actual and trivial) on everything from Shakespeare to recent Wellington shows…
THE BATS THEATRE QUIZ IS BACK! Come to the BATS Theatre Quiz! Come test your knowledge (actual and trivial) on everything from Shakespeare to recent Wellington shows…
July 2, 2009
THE PLAYPIT – JULY ‘Katydid’ by Lucy O’Brien 6pm Monday 6th July The Pit Bar @ BATS Theatre
THE PLAYPIT – JULY ‘Katydid’ by Lucy O’Brien 6pm Monday 6th July The Pit Bar @ BATS Theatre
July 2, 2009
NEW PAIRING BRINGS BALLET AND FASHION TOGETHER Fashion and ballet have combined in a new relationship between Arrowtown-based fashion accessories designer Tamsin Cooper and the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB).
NEW PAIRING BRINGS BALLET AND FASHION TOGETHER Fashion and ballet have combined in a new relationship between Arrowtown-based fashion accessories designer Tamsin Cooper and the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB).
July 1, 2009
ETHNIC ARTS PARTICIPATION SURVEY This is an invitation to people who participate in a traditional or ethnic art to take part in a study of the benefits of these arts…
ETHNIC ARTS PARTICIPATION SURVEY This is an invitation to people who participate in a traditional or ethnic art to take part in a study of the benefits of these arts for people who do them. If you are over 16 and do an art, dance and/or music that is traditional for your ethnic group, we hope you might take our online survey.
July 1, 2009
EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE Royal Society of New Zealand Manhire Prize for Creative Science Writing competition for 2009: “I live at the edge of the universe, like everybody else.” —…
EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE Royal Society of New Zealand Manhire Prize for Creative Science Writing competition for 2009: “I live at the edge of the universe, like everybody else.” -- Bill Manhire This year we are celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. Ever since Galileo first aimed his telescope at Jupiter's moons, technology has been enlarging our knowledge of the universe.
June 30, 2009
Comedy Festival success. Does it mean Wellington punters have only just woken up to the comedy festival
Comedy Festival success. Does it mean Wellington punters have only just woken up to the comedy festival
June 30, 2009
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL DANCE AUDITIONS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA OCTOBER 26-28, 2009 Classical, contemporary, jazz, ethnic & traditional, hip-hop & breakdance
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL DANCE AUDITIONS SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA OCTOBER 26-28, 2009 Classical, contemporary, jazz, ethnic & traditional, hip-hop & breakdance
June 30, 2009
BATS IS HAVING A MID-WINTER WARMER OF A FUNDRAISER. We’re brewing up a big batch of mulled wine and serving it for just $5 a cup. THAT’S RIGHT! $5 A…
BATS IS HAVING A MID-WINTER WARMER OF A FUNDRAISER. We're brewing up a big batch of mulled wine and serving it for just $5 a cup. THAT'S RIGHT! $5 A CUP! – this Wednesday 1 July
June 30, 2009
COMEDY FESTIVAL BREAKS ALL RECORDS The NZ International Comedy Festival has broken all previous records by confirming a national attendance of over 118,000 people in its 2009 programme. This staggering…
COMEDY FESTIVAL BREAKS ALL RECORDS The NZ International Comedy Festival has broken all previous records by confirming a national attendance of over 118,000 people in its 2009 programme. This staggering result shows a 50% increase from audience numbers in 2008.
June 27, 2009
PAOLO ROTONDO’S ‘GLOBAL’ DONATION REQUEST I need help … well anyone trying to get sponsorship in the current economic climate needs help, but I do have a damned good reason.…
PAOLO ROTONDO’S ‘GLOBAL’ DONATION REQUEST I need help … well anyone trying to get sponsorship in the current economic climate needs help, but I do have a damned good reason. I’ve managed to score an incredible opportunity; I was awarded the 2009 Shakespeare Globe International Artistic Fellowship.
June 26, 2009
Fancy Footwork – The History Tour Michael Jackson, Ericsson Stadium, Auckland Nov. 1996 Reviewed by Jennifer Shennan [for The Listener, 7 December 1996] Nothing in Michael Jackson’s fragile civilian appearance…
Fancy Footwork – The History Tour Michael Jackson, Ericsson Stadium, Auckland Nov. 1996 Reviewed by Jennifer Shennan [for The Listener, 7 December 1996] Nothing in Michael Jackson’s fragile civilian appearance prepares you for the panther-strong, stroppy, striding dancer who takes the stage.
