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February 4, 2008

OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO INAUGURAL FUNDING ROUND The deadline for applications to the first funding round of The Emerging Artists Trust (EAT Wellington) was 31 January. There have been an overwhelming…

OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO INAUGURAL FUNDING ROUND The deadline for applications to the first funding round of The Emerging Artists Trust (EAT Wellington) was 31 January. There have been an overwhelming number of applications from emerging film and theatre artists in the Wellington region, which reaffirms the desperate need for support in this area.

February 4, 2008

Q THEATRE UNDER REVIEW BY COUNCIL Brisbane has six, Wellington has five, but Auckland only has one theatre of between 200 and 520 seats (the Maidment) and yet, the show…

Q THEATRE UNDER REVIEW BY COUNCIL Brisbane has six, Wellington has five, but Auckland only has one theatre of between 200 and 520 seats (the Maidment) and yet, the show could soon be over for Q Theatre, a new mid-sized flexible performing arts venue to be built on Queen Street.

February 4, 2008

STAB 2008 2008 is the thirteenth year of the STAB Commission and Season at BATS Theatre. The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 14 March.

STAB 2008 2008 is the thirteenth year of the STAB Commission and Season at BATS Theatre. The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 14 March.

January 31, 2008

AUDITION CALL: AMBITIOUS, TALENTED AND MOTIVATED YOUNG ACTORS Long Cloud Youth Theatre, run by Wellington Performing Arts Centre, is calling auditions for the 2008 intake.

AUDITION CALL: AMBITIOUS, TALENTED AND MOTIVATED YOUNG ACTORS Long Cloud Youth Theatre, run by Wellington Performing Arts Centre, is calling auditions for the 2008 intake.

January 27, 2008

Sit Vac: TECHNICAL MANAGER The Court Theatre is calling for applications for the above position. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of New Zealand’s most successful professional theatre…

Sit Vac: TECHNICAL MANAGER The Court Theatre is calling for applications for the above position. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of New Zealand’s most successful professional theatre company.

January 24, 2008

FRINGE POWERS UP FOR BIGGEST FEST EVER The 2008 New Zealand Fringe Festival today launched its programme at a gala event in Wellington, featuring more than 100 shows on show…

FRINGE POWERS UP FOR BIGGEST FEST EVER The 2008 New Zealand Fringe Festival today launched its programme at a gala event in Wellington, featuring more than 100 shows on show for the first time ever.

January 22, 2008

Downstage bail-out. Spotted the following new item in Scoop a week or two back. This is not the first time is it ….? If Downstage aren’t succeeding lets hope some…

Downstage bail-out. Spotted the following new item in Scoop a week or two back. This is not the first time is it ....? If Downstage aren't succeeding lets hope some serious questions are being asked.

January 16, 2008

SIT VAC: FINANCE MANAGER, DOWNSTAGE THEATRE … Downstage is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre.

SIT VAC: FINANCE MANAGER, DOWNSTAGE THEATRE ... Downstage is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre.

January 15, 2008

SLEEP/WAKE SEMINAR Tuesday 29th January 2008, 5.30 – 6.30pm Wellington Arts Centre Gallery (61 Abel Smith Street) Supported by DANZ and FRINGE 08

SLEEP/WAKE SEMINAR Tuesday 29th January 2008, 5.30 - 6.30pm Wellington Arts Centre Gallery (61 Abel Smith Street) Supported by DANZ and FRINGE 08

January 14, 2008

BATS THEATRE STRIKES BACK AT GLOBAL WARMING The rising heat levels and increased humidity has met a cold slap in the face from BATS Theatre.

BATS THEATRE STRIKES BACK AT GLOBAL WARMING The rising heat levels and increased humidity has met a cold slap in the face from BATS Theatre.

January 9, 2008

Cirque du Soleil dance casting call Show: LOVE Role: Sifiso

Cirque du Soleil dance casting call Show: LOVE Role: Sifiso

January 8, 2008

ATC – VACANCY FOR TICKET MANAGER Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a Ticketing Services Manger. The position has become available because

ATC – VACANCY FOR TICKET MANAGER Auckland Theatre Company is seeking to appoint a Ticketing Services Manger. The position has become available because

January 7, 2008

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – SILO THEATRE SPACE In Auckland, director of The Classic, Scott Blanks, is calling for expressions of interest in the on-going use of the theatre…

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – SILO THEATRE SPACE In Auckland, director of The Classic, Scott Blanks, is calling for expressions of interest in the on-going use of the theatre space being vacated by Silo Theatre (see Silo Theatre is moving house). The deadline is January 18 2008, to be followed ...

December 31, 2007

NEW YEAR HONOURS Hearty congratulations to the performing arts practitioners who feature in the New Year Honours list:

NEW YEAR HONOURS Hearty congratulations to the performing arts practitioners who feature in the New Year Honours list:

December 22, 2007

Across the Tassie. 2007 Sydney Theatre Awards. from Sydney Morning Herald

Across the Tassie. 2007 Sydney Theatre Awards. from Sydney Morning Herald

December 21, 2007

McLAUGHLIN OFF TO ATC Auckland Theatre Company is pleased to announce that PAUL McLAUGHLIN has been selected as the 2008 Artistic Director intern.

McLAUGHLIN OFF TO ATC Auckland Theatre Company is pleased to announce that PAUL McLAUGHLIN has been selected as the 2008 Artistic Director intern.

December 20, 2007

SILO THEATRE MOVING HOUSE In a bold move, answering the call of growing audiences, Silo Theatre will in early 2008 take up a new partnership with THE EDGE. This revolutionary…

SILO THEATRE MOVING HOUSE In a bold move, answering the call of growing audiences, Silo Theatre will in early 2008 take up a new partnership with THE EDGE. This revolutionary new partnership will see Silo Theatre use the Herald Theatre as its mainstage ...

December 18, 2007

DOWNSTAGE DIRECTOR ENDS HER TERM Catherine Downes, Director of Downstage, announced today that she would be leaving her position on 31 December 2007. This is the end of her contracted…

DOWNSTAGE DIRECTOR ENDS HER TERM Catherine Downes, Director of Downstage, announced today that she would be leaving her position on 31 December 2007. This is the end of her contracted two-year appointment and she has decided not to seek renewal. However Catherine will continue at Downstage as Acting Artistic Director until 31 March 2008.

December 17, 2007

Burn this CD owes its inception to a discussion that took place in a car park between Maraea Rakuraku (Ngati Kahungunu, Tuhoe) and Alice Te Punga Somerville (Te Ati Awa)…

Burn this CD owes its inception to a discussion that took place in a car park between Maraea Rakuraku (Ngati Kahungunu, Tuhoe) and Alice Te Punga Somerville (Te Ati Awa) in November, 2007. Incensed by the media coverage of the October 15 Police raids, and committed to providing a platform for marginalised perspectives on the events, they decided to issue a call for contributions to a multi genre CD ...

December 12, 2007

AUDITION NOTICE Open auditions will be held in Wellington on the 18th and 19th of January 2008 for: Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott to play at: Circa Theatre 11…

AUDITION NOTICE Open auditions will be held in Wellington on the 18th and 19th of January 2008 for: Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott to play at: Circa Theatre 11 October - 8 November 2008

December 6, 2007

BLACK GRACE – OPEN AUDITION MALE AND FEMALE DANCERS WHEN: Tuesday 18th December, 2007

BLACK GRACE – OPEN AUDITION MALE AND FEMALE DANCERS WHEN: Tuesday 18th December, 2007

December 6, 2007

WHEN MARK TWAIN MEETS THE TUATARAS Playwright and author David Geary has been announced as the 2008 Writer in Residence with the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University…

WHEN MARK TWAIN MEETS THE TUATARAS Playwright and author David Geary has been announced as the 2008 Writer in Residence with the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University of Wellington.

December 5, 2007

Unpublished ‘classics’ of the NZ stage. I had great fun this year helping to publish the first two books in the New Zealand Play Series.

Unpublished 'classics' of the NZ stage. I had great fun this year helping to publish the first two books in the New Zealand Play Series.

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