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November 26, 2008

OLD SOCKS FUNDRAISING AUCTION 29/11 Two languages on stage Odd Socks Productions is holding a fundraising auction at the Wellington Deaf Club on Saturday 29 November for a play it…

OLD SOCKS FUNDRAISING AUCTION 29/11 Two languages on stage Odd Socks Productions is holding a fundraising auction at the Wellington Deaf Club on Saturday 29 November for a play it is performing at the Fringe Festival in February

November 26, 2008

MONTANA WORLD OF WEARABLEART™ ANNOUNCES CHALLENGING NEW SECTIONS FOR 2009 The World of WearableArt™ (WOW®) will hold its 21st show next year and to push designers in stimulating, new directions,…

MONTANA WORLD OF WEARABLEART™ ANNOUNCES CHALLENGING NEW SECTIONS FOR 2009 The World of WearableArt™ (WOW®) will hold its 21st show next year and to push designers in stimulating, new directions, some existing sections are getting new themes and a completely new section has been created.

November 25, 2008

EMERGING ARTISTS TRUST ANNOUNCES FUNDING ROUND RESULTS The Emerging Artists Trust is delighted to announce the outstanding Film and Theatre projects that have been funded in the July 2008 funding…

EMERGING ARTISTS TRUST ANNOUNCES FUNDING ROUND RESULTS The Emerging Artists Trust is delighted to announce the outstanding Film and Theatre projects that have been funded in the July 2008 funding round. Shortlists were nominated by the EAT Film and Theatre committees before being finalised by the Board of Trustees.

November 25, 2008

2008 ARTS FOUNDATION OF NEW ZEALAND NEW GENERATION AWARDS The Arts Foundation of New Zealand, Principal Sponsor Forsyth Barr, and Freemason’s New Zealand are pleased to announce the recipients of…

2008 ARTS FOUNDATION OF NEW ZEALAND NEW GENERATION AWARDS The Arts Foundation of New Zealand, Principal Sponsor Forsyth Barr, and Freemason’s New Zealand are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 Arts Foundation of New Zealand New Generation Awards.

November 24, 2008

2008 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDS – Nominees Announced The nominees for the 2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards have been announced and provide further proof, if any was required, of how…

2008 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDS – Nominees Announced The nominees for the 2008 NZ Comedy Guild Awards have been announced and provide further proof, if any was required, of how far and fast our local comedy scene is developing.

November 24, 2008

WINNER OF NEW ZEALAND’S NATIONAL PLAYWRITING AWARD ANNOUNCED Paul Rothwell has been awarded New Zealand’s most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. The emerging playwrights’ award for…

WINNER OF NEW ZEALAND’S NATIONAL PLAYWRITING AWARD ANNOUNCED Paul Rothwell has been awarded New Zealand’s most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. The emerging playwrights’ award for 2008 was announced at Downstage Theatre Wellington by Playmarket, New Zealand’s playwrights’ organisation.

November 23, 2008

The Chapman Tripp Awards. Yay. How much is it?

The Chapman Tripp Awards. Yay. How much is it?

November 21, 2008

HACKMAN presents….. The 1st ANNUALCHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS – People’s Choice! HACKMAN is delighted to announce the nomination categories for the 1st Annual Chapman Kip Theatre Awards – People’s Choice!

HACKMAN presents..... The 1st ANNUALCHAPMAN KIP THEATRE AWARDS - People's Choice! HACKMAN is delighted to announce the nomination categories for the 1st Annual Chapman Kip Theatre Awards - People's Choice!

November 20, 2008

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY SUMMER SCHOOL Are you 15 – 25? Want to learn more about professional theatre?

AUCKLAND THEATRE COMPANY SUMMER SCHOOL Are you 15 - 25? Want to learn more about professional theatre?

November 19, 2008

But is it The NZ School of Dance? These are the questions worth addressing in the light of Lyne Pringle’s review of the NZ School of dance graduation performance: Does…

But is it The NZ School of Dance? These are the questions worth addressing in the light of Lyne Pringle's review of the NZ School of dance graduation performance: Does dance have a national identity or is it generically global?

November 19, 2008

Rev It Up! a one hour educational musical for primary schools Echelon Productions is a multi award winning production company based in Melbourne Australia, specialising in educational musicals for primary…

Rev It Up! a one hour educational musical for primary schools Echelon Productions is a multi award winning production company based in Melbourne Australia, specialising in educational musicals for primary schools as well as producing mainstream professional theatre.

November 18, 2008

17th ANNUAL CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD NOMINEES Chapman Tripp is delighted to announce the nominees for the 17th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards.

17th ANNUAL CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD NOMINEES Chapman Tripp is delighted to announce the nominees for the 17th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards.

November 17, 2008

Recharge: The Gathering 2009. Following on from the success of the previous two Gatherings, in 2009 the event will have the theme “Recharge”

Recharge: The Gathering 2009. Following on from the success of the previous two Gatherings, in 2009 the event will have the theme "Recharge"

November 14, 2008

WEATHER by JOHN SMYTHE a workshop presentation directed by Willem Wassenaar with Paul McLaughlin, Sophie Hambleton, Kip Chapman and Renee Sheridan at CIRCA TWO, Sunday 23 November, 1.30pm (sharp!)

WEATHER by JOHN SMYTHE a workshop presentation directed by Willem Wassenaar with Paul McLaughlin, Sophie Hambleton, Kip Chapman and Renee Sheridan at CIRCA TWO, Sunday 23 November, 1.30pm (sharp!)

November 13, 2008

DOWNSTAGE presents a public reading of GERALDINE BROPHY’s new play The Merry Wives of Windsor Avenue See how far we haven’t come!

DOWNSTAGE presents a public reading of GERALDINE BROPHY’s new play The Merry Wives of Windsor Avenue See how far we haven’t come!

November 13, 2008

PLAYMARKET NEW PLAY AWARD 2008/9 A reminder that the deadline for your submission is December 5th, 2008. This competition is open to any unproduced play by a NZer. Emailed submissions…

PLAYMARKET NEW PLAY AWARD 2008/9 A reminder that the deadline for your submission is December 5th, 2008. This competition is open to any unproduced play by a NZer. Emailed submissions preferred; please include a synopsis and cast list.

November 13, 2008

FORTUNE THEATRE INVITATION TO POTENTIAL DIRECTORS FOR THE 2009 SEASON The Fortune Theatre invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or…

FORTUNE THEATRE INVITATION TO POTENTIAL DIRECTORS FOR THE 2009 SEASON The Fortune Theatre invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced Theatre Directors who are interested in directing one or more productions in our 2009 season.

November 13, 2008

THE CAPE, Vivienne Plumb’s great play about four boys’ road trip up the North Island which has been performed around New Zealand since its acclaimed Circa Theatre premiere last year,…

THE CAPE, Vivienne Plumb’s great play about four boys’ road trip up the North Island which has been performed around New Zealand since its acclaimed Circa Theatre premiere last year, has now been published by The Play Press.

November 13, 2008

GREEN LIGHT FOR Q THEATRE Q Theatre is delighted with the Lottery Grants Board decision to make a $6m grant to Q Theatre, a performing arts venue to be built…

GREEN LIGHT FOR Q THEATRE Q Theatre is delighted with the Lottery Grants Board decision to make a $6m grant to Q Theatre, a performing arts venue to be built at Queen Street – just beyond the Town Hall.

November 13, 2008

PRODUCTION MANAGER WANTED Dunedin Fringe Festival We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic production manger to coordinate Festival events and venues for the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival.

PRODUCTION MANAGER WANTED Dunedin Fringe Festival We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic production manger to coordinate Festival events and venues for the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival.

November 13, 2008

UGLY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY NATIONAL TOUR 2009 ‘The Ugly Shakespeare Company’ is New Zealand’s leading TIE company, having toured this country’s secondary schools for 13 years, bringing a unique brand of…

UGLY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY NATIONAL TOUR 2009 ‘The Ugly Shakespeare Company’ is New Zealand’s leading TIE company, having toured this country’s secondary schools for 13 years, bringing a unique brand of Shakespeare to tens of thousands of students on each tour.

November 13, 2008

AKE AKE Audition For professional male physical theatre performer. Age approximately 25 – 40. Experience in dance and circus vocabularies preferred.

AKE AKE Audition For professional male physical theatre performer. Age approximately 25 - 40. Experience in dance and circus vocabularies preferred.

November 10, 2008

NEW ZEALAND YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS COMPETITION 2008 Young playwrights have until 3pm 1 December 2008 to complete and hand it their scripts for the Tenth New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition. NZYPC…

NEW ZEALAND YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS COMPETITION 2008 Young playwrights have until 3pm 1 December 2008 to complete and hand it their scripts for the Tenth New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition. NZYPC has seen the launch of many playwrights and is the only one of it’s kind in the country.

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