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January 5, 2009

MAGDALENA AOTEAROA GATHERING, 9-14 April, in Wellington Deadlines: Proposals; 31/1; Registration 27/1

MAGDALENA AOTEAROA GATHERING, 9-14 April, in Wellington Deadlines: Proposals; 31/1; Registration 27/1

January 4, 2009

Improvising in workshops? Does improvisation have a place in a workshop of a scripted play? Or are actors being exploited?

Improvising in workshops? Does improvisation have a place in a workshop of a scripted play? Or are actors being exploited?

January 2, 2009

COMPLEATE WORKES BEGINS! Internationally the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s sonnets is being celebrated this year.

COMPLEATE WORKES BEGINS! Internationally the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s sonnets is being celebrated this year.

December 24, 2008

UPDATED Links PAGE The links page has been updated under the following headings:

UPDATED Links PAGE The links page has been updated under the following headings:

December 20, 2008

“Making Theatre” Workshop with John Bolton. If you have the whiff of an idea about a new show or a solid foundation to build on, this workshop will open avenues…

"Making Theatre" Workshop with John Bolton. If you have the whiff of an idea about a new show or a solid foundation to build on, this workshop will open avenues to unleash its theatrical potential

December 19, 2008

ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE Briefing Papers Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson has released five briefing papers to incoming minsters in the arts, culture and heritage sector.

ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE Briefing Papers Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson has released five briefing papers to incoming minsters in the arts, culture and heritage sector.

December 19, 2008

New Writing / New Producing forum, 6-8/3/09, Auckland Playmarket has announced the programme for a rare and vital opportunity for the national theatre industry to come together around new New…

New Writing / New Producing forum, 6-8/3/09, Auckland Playmarket has announced the programme for a rare and vital opportunity for the national theatre industry to come together around new New Zealand work in March, and is now inviting registrations from playwrights, playmakers, theatre producers and presenters to participate.

December 17, 2008

THEATRE STUDIES SUMMER SCHOOL PAPERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO … In addition to our popular Improvisation paper at first-year level, we’re also offering a third-year paper called Creating Theatre.

THEATRE STUDIES SUMMER SCHOOL PAPERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO ... In addition to our popular Improvisation paper at first-year level, we're also offering a third-year paper called Creating Theatre.

December 16, 2008

The first significant piece of literature exploring the Greek-Romanian refugee experience of emigrating and living in New Zealand has been published. John Vakidis’s Tzigane, an acclaimed New Zealand play has…

The first significant piece of literature exploring the Greek-Romanian refugee experience of emigrating and living in New Zealand has been published. John Vakidis’s Tzigane, an acclaimed New Zealand play has been released by Playmarket as part of the New Zealand Play Series, publishing a series of important New Zealand works for the theatre.

December 15, 2008

The CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS (Wellington)

The CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS (Wellington)

December 15, 2008

THE CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS 2008 It is with joy in our hearts that we are able to announce the winners of the 1st Annual Chapman Kip Theatre Awards. At…

THE CHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS 2008 It is with joy in our hearts that we are able to announce the winners of the 1st Annual Chapman Kip Theatre Awards. At a prestigious awards ceremony held on the stairs at BATS Theatre over 40 people gathered to hear the winners.

December 15, 2008

Self Serve Play readings 12 – 17 January BATS Theatre: 7pm The challenge was answered, and Self Serve is presenting 6 scoops of new play goodness at BATS Tuesday 13…

Self Serve Play readings 12 – 17 January BATS Theatre: 7pm The challenge was answered, and Self Serve is presenting 6 scoops of new play goodness at BATS Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 January at 7pm.

December 12, 2008

ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING 2009 Over the last month, Creative New Zealand programme advisers have visited towns and cities all over the country presenting our new arts development funding system.

ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUNDING 2009 Over the last month, Creative New Zealand programme advisers have visited towns and cities all over the country presenting our new arts development funding system.

December 10, 2008

NZ Comedy Guild Awards

NZ Comedy Guild Awards

December 10, 2008

APPLICATIONS FOR WPAC FULL-TIME COURSES Wellington Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) will be holding auditions and interviews on 20-22 January for its 2009 full-time performing arts courses.

APPLICATIONS FOR WPAC FULL-TIME COURSES Wellington Performing Arts Centre (WPAC) will be holding auditions and interviews on 20-22 January for its 2009 full-time performing arts courses.

December 10, 2008

2008 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDS – Winners Announced

2008 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDS – Winners Announced

December 8, 2008

Chapman Tripp Nominees 08

Chapman Tripp Nominees 08

December 8, 2008

THE CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2008 held at Wellington Town Hall, Sunday 7 December 2008 And the winners are …

THE CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARDS 2008 held at Wellington Town Hall, Sunday 7 December 2008 And the winners are …

December 5, 2008

Full-time Production Technician required – (Fortune Theatre, Dunedin)

Full-time Production Technician required - (Fortune Theatre, Dunedin)

December 2, 2008

Economic downturn? What economic downturn? From the Sydney Morning Herald: “the Sydney Theatre Company broke its one-day box office sales record yesterday.

Economic downturn? What economic downturn? From the Sydney Morning Herald: "the Sydney Theatre Company broke its one-day box office sales record yesterday.

December 2, 2008

AUDITIONS – THE RAFT by Carl Nixon Directed by Duncan Smith Downstage Theatre is proud to present Carl Nixon’s The Raft as part of its 2009 Season One programme.

AUDITIONS – THE RAFT by Carl Nixon Directed by Duncan Smith Downstage Theatre is proud to present Carl Nixon’s The Raft as part of its 2009 Season One programme.

November 28, 2008

Whitirea Graduation Performance. Do go and see this performance at Pataka this week if you get the chance – these are a lively and talented group of dancers and we…

Whitirea Graduation Performance. Do go and see this performance at Pataka this week if you get the chance - these are a lively and talented group of dancers and we are so lucky to have them

November 26, 2008

FULSOME FIRST AUCKLAND FRINGE! The Auckland Fringe, taking place 27th February to the 22nd of March, has been inundated with submissions, overwhelming delighted organisers.

FULSOME FIRST AUCKLAND FRINGE! The Auckland Fringe, taking place 27th February to the 22nd of March, has been inundated with submissions, overwhelming delighted organisers.

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