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May 26, 2009

The British Council NZ presents a Theatre Workshop Intensive with Nuffield Theatre UK & Massive Company NZ The invitation to attend the Workshop Intensive is open to drama and performing…

The British Council NZ presents a Theatre Workshop Intensive with Nuffield Theatre UK & Massive Company NZ The invitation to attend the Workshop Intensive is open to drama and performing arts students 15-25 years ... Auckland, 16-17 June 2009.

May 25, 2009

CHRIS BRAIN and TE RADAR lead the field Chris Brain scooped the NZ International Comedy Festival’s big prize, The Billy T Award, at the Last Laugh event on Sunday night…

CHRIS BRAIN and TE RADAR lead the field Chris Brain scooped the NZ International Comedy Festival’s big prize, The Billy T Award, at the Last Laugh event on Sunday night in front of a sold out audience at SKYCITY Theatre.

May 22, 2009

Comedy reviewing. I’m moved to post this topic after Simon Sweetman’s recent blog post on Flight of the Conchords.

Comedy reviewing. I'm moved to post this topic after Simon Sweetman's recent blog post on Flight of the Conchords.

May 20, 2009

VAUDe ViLLE WORKShOP with jOHN bOLTON ACTORS, DANCERS, COMEDIANS, MUSICIANS, ACROBATS AND CIRCUS ARTISTES! Bring your imaginations, crazy dreams and unusual skills and work on a Vaudeville act with John…

VAUDe ViLLE WORKShOP with jOHN bOLTON ACTORS, DANCERS, COMEDIANS, MUSICIANS, ACROBATS AND CIRCUS ARTISTES! Bring your imaginations, crazy dreams and unusual skills and work on a Vaudeville act with John Bolton.

May 20, 2009

AUDITION NOTICE: PRO CO-OP KAPITALL KIDS THEATRE (WELLINGTON) July School Holidays Production LITTLE BO PEEP (AND THE CABBAGE OF DOOM) By Dan Ashworth to be directed by Rodney Bane

AUDITION NOTICE: PRO CO-OP KAPITALL KIDS THEATRE (WELLINGTON) July School Holidays Production LITTLE BO PEEP (AND THE CABBAGE OF DOOM) By Dan Ashworth to be directed by Rodney Bane

May 19, 2009

FORTUNE THEATRE TRUST – [CHANGE TO PLAY SELECTION – revising news item of 12 May] INVITATION TO POTENTIAL DIRECTORS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF OUR 2009 SEASON The Fortune Theatre…

FORTUNE THEATRE TRUST - [CHANGE TO PLAY SELECTION – revising news item of 12 May] INVITATION TO POTENTIAL DIRECTORS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF OUR 2009 SEASON The Fortune Theatre (Dunedin) invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or more productions in the remainder our 2009 season.

May 19, 2009

TOPP TWINS CONFIRMED FOR WOW® AWARDS SHOW and … UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND LEADS TO EXTENDED SHOW SEASON FOR THE 2009 MONTANA WORLD OF WEARABLEART™ AWARDS SHOW SEASON Despite the doom and…

TOPP TWINS CONFIRMED FOR WOW® AWARDS SHOW and ... UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND LEADS TO EXTENDED SHOW SEASON FOR THE 2009 MONTANA WORLD OF WEARABLEART™ AWARDS SHOW SEASON Despite the doom and gloom of the recession, demand for tickets to the 2009 Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show has been unprecedented ...

May 15, 2009

WELLINGTON PRODUCERS ROOM Update – May 2009 Since launching in November 2008, the Wellington Producers Room has been a hub of activity. This brief newsletter is to orient you to…

WELLINGTON PRODUCERS ROOM Update – May 2009 Since launching in November 2008, the Wellington Producers Room has been a hub of activity. This brief newsletter is to orient you to what we've been up to and where we are headed.

May 15, 2009

BLOOD WEDDING: FREE SHOW FOR THE MARRIED! Dust off the wedding dress and the tux for what could well be the largest collection of wedding dresses in New Zealand when…

BLOOD WEDDING: FREE SHOW FOR THE MARRIED! Dust off the wedding dress and the tux for what could well be the largest collection of wedding dresses in New Zealand when Blood Wedding, the theatre show that has Wellington abuzz, offers a free performance for newlyweds and anyone who turns up to the theatre in their wedding garb.

May 14, 2009

PACIFIC CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTISTS invited to apply for the Creative New Zealand Pacific Arts Committee Samoan residency 2009 … at The National University of Samoa in Apia, Samoa. The residency…

PACIFIC CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTISTS invited to apply for the Creative New Zealand Pacific Arts Committee Samoan residency 2009 ... at The National University of Samoa in Apia, Samoa. The residency is for a period of three months (mid August 2009 – mid November 2009) and is open to all established contemporary performing artists of Pacific Islands heritage resident in New Zealand.

May 14, 2009

NEW ZEALAND DANCE INDUSTRY STRATEGY ACTION PLAN AND BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION Hello DANZ has developed a draft Action Plan and Blueprint for Action to outline detailed actions for the New…

NEW ZEALAND DANCE INDUSTRY STRATEGY ACTION PLAN AND BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION Hello DANZ has developed a draft Action Plan and Blueprint for Action to outline detailed actions for the New Zealand Dance Industry Strategy. We are inviting people to add their ideas to the Blueprint at this consultative stage.

May 13, 2009

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY OLIVER! BOYS’ ROLES OPEN AUDITIONS 23-24 MAY Auckland Theatre Company is looking for talented boys to play Oliver, the Artful Dodger and Fagin’s Gang in their end…

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY OLIVER! BOYS’ ROLES OPEN AUDITIONS 23-24 MAY Auckland Theatre Company is looking for talented boys to play Oliver, the Artful Dodger and Fagin’s Gang in their end of year musical OLIVER! directed by Raymond Hawthorne. The season plays at SKYCITY Theatre from October 29.

May 12, 2009

Austen Found Due to overwhelming demand an EXTRA SHOW has been added of cross-stitching, romping and swooning.

Austen Found Due to overwhelming demand an EXTRA SHOW has been added of cross-stitching, romping and swooning.

May 12, 2009

FORTUNE THEATRE TRUST INVITATION TO POTENTIAL DIRECTORS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF OUR 2009 SEASON The Fortune Theatre (Dunedin) invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who…

FORTUNE THEATRE TRUST INVITATION TO POTENTIAL DIRECTORS FOR THE SECOND HALF OF OUR 2009 SEASON The Fortune Theatre (Dunedin) invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or more productions in the remainder our 2009 season.

May 12, 2009

THE SCENE Auckland-based writers are invited to apply to join a new networking initiative for both emerging and established playwrights to be run by Auckland Theatre Company’s Literary Unit –…

THE SCENE Auckland-based writers are invited to apply to join a new networking initiative for both emerging and established playwrights to be run by Auckland Theatre Company’s Literary Unit – THE SCENE.

May 11, 2009

Tony Taylor dies. Tony Taylor, distinguished and renowned former director of Downstage passed away in Auckland on Friday

Tony Taylor dies. Tony Taylor, distinguished and renowned former director of Downstage passed away in Auckland on Friday

May 11, 2009

Funnyman Rhys Darby has taken a swipe at Kiwi comedy reviewers for spoiling the punchlines. The stand-up comedian and actor, who shot to international fame as hapless manager Murray in…

Funnyman Rhys Darby has taken a swipe at Kiwi comedy reviewers for spoiling the punchlines. The stand-up comedian and actor, who shot to international fame as hapless manager Murray in Flight of the Conchords, criticised "lazy reviews" on his Facebook page last week.

May 5, 2009

Augusto Boal. Kua hinga te totara i te Waonui a Tane. No reira e te Rangatira haere, haere, haere atu ra. Augusto Boal passed away on May the 1st 2009

Augusto Boal. Kua hinga te totara i te Waonui a Tane. No reira e te Rangatira haere, haere, haere atu ra. Augusto Boal passed away on May the 1st 2009

May 4, 2009

Rawiri Paratene at The Globe.  Go Rawiri! “Another eye-catching performance

Rawiri Paratene at The Globe.  Go Rawiri! "Another eye-catching performance

May 4, 2009

Looking for Cast and Crew dEvious DanceTheatre company is a new and exciting Wellington-based company looking for creative collaborators. dEvious DanceTheatre is a company which focuses on working with and…

Looking for Cast and Crew dEvious DanceTheatre company is a new and exciting Wellington-based company looking for creative collaborators. dEvious DanceTheatre is a company which focuses on working with and creating new work with young emerging artists.

May 3, 2009

Year of the Rat. Brilliant play, well worth seeing

Year of the Rat. Brilliant play, well worth seeing

May 2, 2009

TAKI RUA PRODUCTIONS AUDITIONS PANUI Taki Rua Productions are seeking performers/ actors with a passion for te reo Maori for our upcoming national Te Reo Maori Tour.

TAKI RUA PRODUCTIONS AUDITIONS PANUI Taki Rua Productions are seeking performers/ actors with a passion for te reo Maori for our upcoming national Te Reo Maori Tour.

April 27, 2009

TAYLOR, Anthony Frederick (Tony) Passed away peacefully on 24 April 2009 … an informal service on Wednesday 29 April, 2pm, St Matthew in the City …

TAYLOR, Anthony Frederick (Tony) Passed away peacefully on 24 April 2009 ... an informal service on Wednesday 29 April, 2pm, St Matthew in the City ...

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