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December 1, 2020
DNA – Dance Needs Attention DNA – Dance Needs Attention, an initiative to encourage and promote Dance Studies, is being launched this week in Wellington.
Situated at The Long Hall, Te Wai Hirere, in Roseneath, DNA will offer ideas and resources towards research, documentation and publication across different aspects of dance in Aotearoa. This encompasses historical and cultural context, including Maori and Pacific performance, heritage repertoire of ballet and contemporary dance theatre, related practices in music & visual arts, as well as dancers' memoirs.
November 20, 2020
ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD 2021A reminder that submissions for the Adam NZ Play Award close on 1 December. We are very grateful for the generosity of the Adam Foundation and…
ADAM NZ PLAY AWARD 2021 A reminder that submissions for the Adam NZ Play Award close on 1 December. We are very grateful for the generosity of the Adam Foundation and other funders who enable us to offer a total of $8,000 in prizes.
November 18, 2020
WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS NOMINATIONS Welcome to the nominations for the 2020 Wellington Theatre Awards!The Theatre Awards will be held at St Peter’s on Willis – Sunday the 6th of December…
WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS NOMINATIONS Welcome to the nominations for the 2020 Wellington Theatre Awards! The Theatre Awards will be held at St Peter's on Willis - Sunday the 6th of December at 7pm.
October 19, 2020
SGCNZ UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO SHEILAH WINN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2020 National Festival now available on Vimeo!
The Vimeo from the SGCNZ e-National UOSWSF is now available to view! 46 outstanding selected scenes by secondary students from throughout NZ & our allied Competition Winners Plus hours more viewing ...
October 14, 2020
2021 PANNZ ARTS MARKET APPLICATIONS OPEN MONDAY 19 Oct 2020 Tēnā koutou,
Welcome all to Level 1! What a relief to have restrictions lifted allowing artists and audiences the opportunity to reconnect around the country. Aotearoa is gearing up towards a busy few months of events and festivals heading into summer and 2021, and we trust this renewed energy brings a sense of hope to many of us going forward, especially in light of how privileged we are to be able to support live performance at this time in the world. PANNZ is excited to reveal our re-imagined arts market for 2021 with applications opening on Monday 19 October at 9am.
October 13, 2020
Bookshop lunchtime event – Wellington:Kristian Fredrikson, Designer – by Michelle PotterUnity Books , Willis Street, Wellington Lunchtime panel. 12.30 — 1.15pm. Thurs. 15 October 2020
Bookshop lunchtime event - Wellington: Kristian Fredrikson, Designer - by Michelle Potter Unity Books , Willis Street, Wellington Lunchtime panel. 12.30 — 1.15pm. Thurs. 15 October 2020
September 9, 2020
A tribute to Laughton Pattrick Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne. He aitua, he aitua.Dear friend and colleague, Laughton Pattrick passed away…
A tribute to Laughton Pattrick Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne. He aitua, he aitua. Dear friend and colleague, Laughton Pattrick passed away yesterday. Laughton was our singing teacher at Toi Whakaari for many years and those taught by Laughton we credit him for giving us the confidence to sing “me he korokoro tui” – like the throat of a tui.
September 7, 2020
THEATRE EDITOR – AUCKLAND The Theatreview Trust plans to appoint a Theatre Editor to commission, edit and publish reviews of professional-level theatre in the Auckland region – subject to securing…
THEATRE EDITOR – AUCKLAND The Theatreview Trust plans to appoint a Theatre Editor to commission, edit and publish reviews of professional-level theatre in the Auckland region – subject to securing funding.
September 1, 2020
HOHI NGAPERA TE MOANA KERI KAA CNZM QSO Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, 1942 – 2020Kauria atu koe ki te Moana nui a Kiwaki te kainga tuturu o Ngāi Tātouki…
HOHI NGAPERA TE MOANA KERI KAA CNZM QSO Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata, 1942 – 2020 Kauria atu koe ki te Moana nui a Kiwa ki te kainga tuturu o Ngāi Tātou ki Hawaiki nui, Hawaiki roa, Hawaaiki pāmamao. Kei reira ngā tīpuna e tatari ana mōu. Moe mai rā e te Huiakaimanawa o Ngāti Porou, o Rangitukia
August 21, 2020
BREAD & CIRCUS Buskers Festival 2021 Festival Dates have been announced!Bread and Circus will take place from Friday 15 January to Sunday 31 January 2021, across three weekends and summer…
BREAD & CIRCUS Buskers Festival 2021 Festival Dates have been announced! Bread and Circus will take place from Friday 15 January to Sunday 31 January 2021, across three weekends and summer school holidays in the heart of Central Christchurch. Be sure to mark this one in your diary! CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST EXTENDED...
July 17, 2020
The Big Idea THE LOWDOWN 16 Jul 2020 Staging Comeback? Life is still nowhere near back to normal for our theatres. Mark Amery reveals more about the industry hardest hit…
The Big Idea THE LOWDOWN 16 Jul 2020 Staging Comeback? Life is still nowhere near back to normal for our theatres. Mark Amery reveals more about the industry hardest hit by COVID-19
July 11, 2020
DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S 12-MONTH INVESTMENT PLAN, AHEAD OF AUGUST OPENINGS Announcement summary:
DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S 12-MONTH INVESTMENT PLAN, AHEAD OF AUGUST OPENINGS Announcement summary:
June 17, 2020
NEW ZEALAND’S VIRTUAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN FESTIVAL [written for The Theatre Times] Professional theatres worked with swiftly responding funding bodies to secure continuity or emergency relief grants and some proceeded to…
NEW ZEALAND’S VIRTUAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN FESTIVAL [written for The Theatre Times] Professional theatres worked with swiftly responding funding bodies to secure continuity or emergency relief grants and some proceeded to invent new ways to deliver shows to their audiences. And ever-creative independent co-ops variously rose to the challenge. Most notable were Centrepoint Theatre’s 24-Hour Challenge, the Auckland Theatre Company’s online adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull and Circa Theatre’s It’s Behind You! (see below). But first, here’s an overview of what else happened over the 10 weeks of Lockdown Levels 4, 3 and 2.
June 10, 2020
$13M BOOST FROM CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND FOR EMERGENCY ARTS FUNDINGCreative New Zealand has dug deep to respond to the extraordinary volume of applications for its COVID-19 Emergency Response Package, investing…
$13M BOOST FROM CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND FOR EMERGENCY ARTS FUNDING Creative New Zealand has dug deep to respond to the extraordinary volume of applications for its COVID-19 Emergency Response Package, investing an additional $13 million in its now closed first phase of arts funding. Arts Council leadership on Friday (5 June) approved the organisation drawing on further reserves to increase its total Phase 1 investment from $16 million to $29 million.
June 2, 2020
BUDGET 2020: The Mini-Series Written by Kate Powell The Big Idea 2 Jun 2020 With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the…
BUDGET 2020: The Mini-Series Written by Kate Powell The Big Idea 2 Jun 2020 With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the arts sector gripped. Now the dust has settled we tune into reaction. Talk about a cliffhanger.
May 23, 2020
BATS Theatre seeks Partnerships & Donor Programme DeveloperWellington’s iconic BATS Theatre looks to welcome an experienced Partnership & Donor Programme Developer to our tight-knit team. This is a fixed-term role…
BATS Theatre seeks Partnerships & Donor Programme Developer Wellington’s iconic BATS Theatre looks to welcome an experienced Partnership & Donor Programme Developer to our tight-knit team. This is a fixed-term role with flexible hours and remuneration to match the standard of work required within this time-frame. Potentially this is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to scale back their hours, or to re-enter the workforce.
May 22, 2020
Court Theatre New Artistic Director. It seems to have slipped under the radar but yesterday the largest professional theatre company in NZ, a company that receives over a million dollars…
Court Theatre New Artistic Director. It seems to have slipped under the radar but yesterday the largest professional theatre company in NZ, a company that receives over a million dollars a year from Creative NZ, appointed a new Artistic Director until the end of 2023.
May 22, 2020
Auckland’s leading theatre for children is under threat. Auckland’s leading theatre for children has a crisis appeal underway as it seeks help to survive and keep shaping young lives and…
Auckland’s leading theatre for children is under threat. Auckland’s leading theatre for children has a crisis appeal underway as it seeks help to survive and keep shaping young lives and the city’s vibrant cultural fabric. Within weeks, Tim Bray Theatre Company (TBTC) has moved from being a strong, established institution at the forefront of theatre for children, to a company struggling to survive the coming months, says Founder and Artistic Director Tim Bray, QSM.
May 16, 2020
CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special pānui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we…
CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special pānui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we have sufficient resources and can continue to effectively plan our ongoing support for the sector as the environment continues to change. The new closing date for both will be 1pm Friday 29 May instead of 18 June. More details in the media release below.
May 13, 2020
HELP Q GET THROUGH
HELP Q GET THROUGH
May 13, 2020
HELP Q GET THROUGH We are asking you, our beloved Q whānau, to Help Q Get Through. We are incredibly proud of all that Q has achieved, bringing audiences together…
HELP Q GET THROUGH We are asking you, our beloved Q whānau, to Help Q Get Through. We are incredibly proud of all that Q has achieved, bringing audiences together with theatre, comedy, dance, music and a killer cocktail or two. Our community's love of the Q experience has helped us present over 5,500 performances and change the landscape of the arts in Tāmaki Makaurau.
May 11, 2020
WINNING SGCNZ SHAKES QUOTES SONNETS (SGCNZ’s Locked-down Competition ~ No 3) Shakespeare wrote so many quotable quotes! Those who do not ‘brush’ with Shakespeare, miss out on appreciating how many…
WINNING SGCNZ SHAKES QUOTES SONNETS (SGCNZ’s Locked-down Competition ~ No 3) Shakespeare wrote so many quotable quotes! Those who do not ‘brush’ with Shakespeare, miss out on appreciating how many everyday sayings, phrases, words are either directly from the Bard’s works, or parody them. No one could deny we are now “in our Autumn of discontent”. The third of Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand’s Sonnet competitions has produced two very close winners with the subject of choosing any two of Shakespeare’s ‘quotable quotes’ or phrases and weaving them into a Sonnet.
May 11, 2020
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand LIMERICK COMPETITION! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ No 4SGCNZ now has a Shakespeare related Limerick Competition ‘on the go’. Details can be found on SGCNZ’s…
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand LIMERICK COMPETITION! SGCNZ’s Next Locked-down Competition ~ No 4 SGCNZ now has a Shakespeare related Limerick Competition ‘on the go’. Details can be found on SGCNZ’s website sgcnz.org.nz/News. Closing date is 22 May.
