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Tawata Productions' World premiere season of new work, "Sunset Road"

Multi Artform | 18 Apr . 2012 | Internationally acclaimed NZ Cook Island playwright Miria George presents her first stage play in 3 years, "Sunset Road". Read more >
Creative New Zealand mourns the passing of Grant Tilly

Theatre | 11 Apr . 2012 | Creative New Zealand Chief Executive Stephen Wainwright expressed his sadness at the passing of noted New Zealand actor, designer, teacher and artist Grant… Read more >
Do you know how well your online marketing is doing?

Creative New Zealand | 29 Mar . 2012 | "I know half my advertising isn't working, I just don't know which half." Lord Leverhulme Marketers in the cultural sector are hungry for… Read more >
Smart talk - Why Give? The Art of Philanthropy

All Artforms | 27 Mar . 2012 | Why Give? is an opportunity to hear directly from three Aucklanders who have shown generosity to our city that will last beyond their lifetimes. Leading current… Read more >
A daring new production of Rigoletto

Multi Artform | 27 Mar . 2012 | “Any production of Rigoletto that is not daring is not doing its job. It’s not that I’m out to shock but to honestly present a good argument about the… Read more >
Maori playwright wins Adam NZ Play Award with story of coming home

Theatre | 26 Mar . 2012 | Maori playwright Mitch Tawhi Thomas won the 2012 Adam New Zealand Play Award, announced by Playmarket New Zealand this weekend. Read more >
Dogs say bonhour, hola and good day to you!

Theatre | 20 Mar . 2012 | A cultural canine caper for children this April Read more >
Clowns Rule at the NZ Fringe Festival Awards!

Theatre | 5 Mar . 2012 | The 22nd New Zealand Fringe Festival wrapped up Sunday night with an Awards Ceremony celebrating 60 shows in 30 venues over three weeks with more than 600… Read more >
Creative New Zealand honours the people of Canterbury

Creative New Zealand | 22 Feb . 2012 | Creative New Zealand pays deep respect to the people of Canterbury on the anniversary of the earthquake that devastated its people, places and spirit. Read more >
Te Waka Toi Scholarships available to emerging Māori artists

Multi Artform | 14 Feb . 2012 | Māori who are studying the arts, or an arts related field, are encouraged to apply for this year’s Ngā Karahipi a Te Waka Toi, Te Waka Toi Scholarships. Read more >
Funding for groups to grow and retain Māori arts

Multi Artform | 9 Feb . 2012 | Groups who want to see the arts thriving on their marae, are invited to apply for Toi Ake funding from Creative New Zealand. Read more >
‘Culture for Sale; a Post-colonial Völkerschau’ - a lecture by Shigeyuki Kihara

Multi Artform | 8 Feb . 2012 | Duration: 45 minute talk and 15 minute Q & A In August 2011 performance artist Shigeyuki Kihara travelled to Germany with the support of the Visitor's… Read more >
"Music and Me": A story of music as redemption

Multi Artform | 1 Feb . 2012 | A gripping new Auckland play explores how music can soothe the troubled minds of people living in a forgotten world. Read more >
Grants to improve access to arts events and venues

All Artforms | 1 Feb . 2012 | Arts organisations and venues will become more accessible this year, thanks to 11 grants provided by Creative New Zealand for projects ranging from sign language… Read more >
Free International Touring workshop opportunity

Multi Artform | 31 Jan . 2012 | Creative New Zealand, in association with PANNZ, is calling for registrations from managers, agents and self-managed artists to attend a free International Touring workshop Read more >
New Zealand produced show given a four star review at Sydney Festival

Theatre | 24 Jan . 2012 | New Zealand produced and directed Live Live Cinema: Carnival of Souls has receiving rave reviews following its premier at the Sydney Festival last week. Gareth… Read more >
PledgeMe re-launch

All Artforms | 20 Jan . 2012 | New Zealand’s first creative crowdfunding platform PledgeMe will re-launch this month with a brand spanking new website and celebratory party. The online… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

All Artforms | 16 Jan . 2012 | In November and December 2011, Creative New Zealand approved a further $146,745 in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund to help re-establish an active arts… Read more >
NZ Screenwriters off to Killer Films NYC

Theatre | 10 Jan . 2012 | Script to Screen is delighted to announce Dianna Fuemana has been awarded the 2012 US Screenwriting Internship Scholarship. Furthermore, Catherine Bisley has been… Read more >
New Artistic Director announced for the New Zealand International Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 15 Dec . 2011 | New Zealand-born Shelagh Magadza will be the new Artistic Director of the New Zealand International Arts Festival for 2014 and beyond. Ms Magadza was Artistic… Read more >
The Court Theatre opening vital step in recovery

Theatre | 6 Dec . 2011 | The public opening of the new Court Theatre on Saturday 10 December is a vital step towards restoring the cultural life of the people of Christchurch, says Creative New… Read more >
Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2011

Theatre | 6 Dec . 2011 | Theatre excellence in Wellington was celebrated in the 20th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Award’s 2011 ceremony, which was held at the Opera House on Sunday 4th… Read more >
Winning the wild experience

All Artforms | 1 Dec . 2011 | DOC and Creative New Zealand have announced the three artists who will take up a Wild Creations residency in 2012. They are: Dave Armstrong from Wellington, and Lynn… Read more >
NZ Arts Awards recipients announced

All Artforms | 30 Nov . 2011 | Ten prestigious awards totalling $360,000 were presented tonight to New Zealand artists at the inaugural Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand Arts Awards at the Viaduct… Read more >
BATS Theatre – Building Future Secured

Theatre | 25 Nov . 2011 | Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh are the new owners of the BATS Theatre building at 1 Kent Terrace in the Courtenay Place precinct. They have purchased the building… Read more >
Polynesian Diva reigns supreme at Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards night

Creative New Zealand | 24 Nov . 2011 | Entertainer Annie Crummer has been honoured with the premiere senior arts award at the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards in Wellington this evening. Read more >
Three arts organisations Optimise their online engagement

Multi Artform | 23 Nov . 2011 | Three arts organisations will be part of a unique programme that provides guidance and expertise in online marketing. Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Arts… Read more >
2011 Chapman Tripp Award nominees announced

Theatre | 17 Nov . 2011 | Wellington’s hard-working theatre critics have narrowed down the year's best and brightest theatre shows, performances, writers, composers, designers and… Read more >
Fundraiser for The Court Theatre, Christchurch

Multi Artform | 17 Nov . 2011 | The Court Theatre is holding a fundraising event at The Pah Homestead in Auckland. Part of the event will be a silent auction of more than 50 New Zealand… Read more >
Capital E National Theatre for Children announces 2012 programme

Theatre | 11 Nov . 2011 | Capital E National Theatre for Children proudly announces its 2012 programme of new work for young audiences. From the pen of admired New Zealand author, Jenny… Read more >
Fringe Festival 2012 is on its way

Multi Artform | 11 Nov . 2011 | Registrations are now closed, so here’s your first taste of NZ Fringe Festival 2012. Read more >
Chance to attend a Major Gift Fundraising Masterclass - Wellington

All Artforms | 9 Nov . 2011 | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage would like to offer you the opportunity to attend an all-day masterclass on major gift fundraising, presented by major… Read more >
14th New Zealand Performing Arts Market announced for 5 & 6 March 2012, Wellington

Multi Artform | 3 Nov . 2011 | This exciting event is to be held in the heart of Wellington’s prestigious waterfront at the purpose-built Te Raukura – Te Wharewaka o Poneke, from 5 & 6… Read more >
Earthskin Creative Art Residency Scholarships - Muriwai

Multi Artform | 1 Nov . 2011 | Calling all established Creative Artists for 2012 who seek a Residency opportunity for peace and practice, to draw inspiration from within the natural surroundings… Read more >
Creative New Zealand announces further Earthquake Assistance Grants

Creative New Zealand | 28 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved a further $54,159 in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund in September, to help re-establish an active arts scene in Christchurch. Read more >
New Zealand Opera says kia ora to Melbourne

Theatre | 18 Oct . 2011 | Capital E National Theatre for Children is heading down-under with the critically acclaimed children’s opera Kia Ora Khalid. First performed at The Opera House… Read more >
Artbox Auction 27 October - Fundraising for Christchurch Artists

All Artforms | 17 Oct . 2011 | Your support is requested for the ArtBox Auction, featuring work by more than 50 leading New Zealand artists to be held at Webb's Auction House, Auckland, 27 October at… Read more >
Renown drama educator farewelled

Theatre | 14 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand acknowledges the passing of an internationally acclaimed educator who revolutionised the teaching and learning of drama world-wide. Adjunct… Read more >
Creative New Zealand mourns the loss of former Chair of Arts Council - Christopher Doig

Creative New Zealand | 13 Oct . 2011 | Creative New Zealand the Arts Council of New Zealand mourns the loss of international opera singer, sports administrator and Southern Opera founder Christopher… Read more >
Festival of Pacific Arts 2012 application reminder

Creative New Zealand | 3 Oct . 2011 | Applications to represent Aotearoa/New Zealand at the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts close this month. Read more >
Kiwiana comedy a nostalgic good time

Theatre | 26 Sep . 2011 | The swinging sixties in all their glory bring back the golden age of dance halls to Hamilton with Fullhouse Production’s season of Flagons and Foxtrots, written by… Read more >
Request for exhibition proposals from Christchurch based artists

All Artforms | 21 Sep . 2011 | Expressions of interest for solo and group exhibitions by artists based in Christchurch are requested for the period January — December 2012 in Chambers@241 art gallery Read more >
Circa Theatre reaches blind audience with Roger Hall hit

Theatre | 21 Sep . 2011 | Circa Theatre in Wellington is reaching a new audience with its first audio-described performance of Roger Hall’s hit comedy Four Flat Whites in Italy on 5 October… Read more >
Earthquake Emergency Arts Grants passes $1.5 million mark

Creative New Zealand | 19 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved more than $1.5 million in grants from its Earthquake Emergency Response Fund. The support for Christchurch arts has allowed… Read more >
$3 billion in lottery funding for the community reached

All Artforms | 14 Sep . 2011 | Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has congratulated New Zealand Lotteries on reaching the milestone of $3 billion raised for community funds, celebrated at a… Read more >
Artist in Residence programmes in Asia - call for applications

All Artforms | 12 Sep . 2011 | The Asia New Zealand Foundation is calling for applications for its six artist-in-residence programmes for 2012. Read more >
REAL New Zealand Festival - More Than 1000 Events Around The Country For Rugby World Cup 2011

All Artforms | 8 Sep . 2011 | With just days to go to the first match of Rugby World Cup 2011, the REAL New Zealand Festival has hit the magic number - more than 1000 events and experiences… Read more >
Arts Scholarships 2011

Multi Artform | 6 Sep . 2011 | IUGTE and ArtUniverse have announced several scholarships for the December event 2011 - International Physical Theatre Laboratory and the International Conference… Read more >
University of Waikato seeking Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship applications

Multi Artform | 5 Sep . 2011 | Talented creative and performing arts students are invited to apply for a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship at the University of Waikato. The university launched the… Read more >
Fortune Theatre responds to its Creative New Zealand funding outcome

Multi Artform | 2 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand’s decision on funding outcomes for the country’s arts organisations has been released today. Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre has… Read more >
Downstage Statement on Creative New Zealand Funding Outcome

Multi Artform | 2 Sep . 2011 | Downstage Theatre Trust is pleased to have been offered on-going funding by Creative New Zealand (CNZ) as part of CNZ's Arts Development Investment (Toi Uru… Read more >
Creative New Zealand implements overhaul of funding programmes

Creative New Zealand | 1 Sep . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has committed funding through two new complementary programmes as it implements a major overhaul of its multi-year funding for the arts. The… Read more >
$500,000 for The Court - Great news for Christchurch audiences

Creative New Zealand | 29 Aug . 2011 | Fundraising to relocate Christchurch’s Court Theatre to a former grain store in Addington has been boosted with a $500,000 earthquake emergency assistance grant… Read more >
Verbatim accounts of impact of violent crime

Theatre | 25 Aug . 2011 | Five years researching, devising and performing in the play Verbatim had a “massive impact” on her life, says Miranda Harcourt, a leading New Zealand theatre… Read more >
Grants bring Fly My Pretties and that Scottish play to Christchurch

All Artforms | 15 Aug . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved more than $100,000 in the latest round of eight earthquake emergency assistance grants to help re-establish an active arts scene in… Read more >
Playmarket Brown Ink Sessions: Playreading Tour - E Ono Tamai Pato

Theatre | 5 Aug . 2011 | "I wrote this play to give voice to many women who have had to survive their childhood…” When Papakura Playwright Maureen Fepulea'i attended… Read more >
Video's, images and resources from the 21st Century Arts Conference 2011

All Artforms | 26 Jul . 2011 | Video's of speakers from the conference such Rob Fyfe (Air NZ), Andy McKim (Theatre Passe Muraille). Also, photo's, resources and summary of all the sessions can be found. Read more >
PLAYMARKET Brown Ink Sessions 2011

Theatre | 22 Jul . 2011 | Maori & Pasifika peoples telling their stories for the stage. PLAYMARKET is committed to drawing out the stories and supporting the talent of Maori and Pasifika… Read more >
Fullhouse Productions takes on Shakespeare’s masterpiece

Theatre | 14 Jul . 2011 | This August, Hamilton theatre company Fullhouse Productions is thrilled to present to Hamilton audiences King Lear, one of the greatest plays ever written. An ageing… Read more >
Earthquake emergency assistance provided for the arts

Creative New Zealand | 30 Jun . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has approved $185,765 in the latest monthly round of 14 earthquake emergency assistance grants to help re-establish an active arts scene for the… Read more >
Downstage & Taki Rua Productions present Awhi Tapu by Albert Belz All they have is each other.

Theatre | 29 Jun . 2011 | Downstage and Taki Rua have had a long and fruitful relationship ever since Taki Rua was founded in the 1980’s. Some of the company’s most important and fondly remembered… Read more >
A tale of friendship in a world of boxes - Capital E

Theatre | 29 Jun . 2011 | Capital E National Theatre for Children welcomes home charming puppets Bernie and Elton in their production of Boxes. Following a hit season in Auckland and Australia, this… Read more >
Artists invited to go wild for DOC residency programme

All Artforms | 28 Jun . 2011 | Each year Wild Creations gives three New Zealand artists the chance to spend six weeks in natural or historical sites to experience the people, stories and challenges of… Read more >
Asia-Europe Foundation Call for Proposals - Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe

Multi Artform | 27 Jun . 2011 | Creative Encounters: Cultural partnerships between Asia and Europe is a new initiative by Arts Network Asia (ANA) and Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) that is open to New… Read more >
21st Century Arts Conference gets personal with the audience

Creative New Zealand | 20 Jun . 2011 | Engaging audiences in the co-creation of art will be one of themes explored at this year’s 21stCentury Arts Conference in Aucklandon 23 and 24 June. The… Read more >
Artists Alliance is Now Calling for Residency Proposals

Multi Artform | 17 Jun . 2011 | In an introductory project, we are reconfiguring our office spaces to offer a 7-week residency (Sept 1 – Oct 23) for an artist to work within our Ponsonby Road based… Read more >
Māori playwright produces original theatre

Multi Artform | 14 Jun . 2011 | Emerging Māori playwright Chris Molloy’s first professional production, The Last Taniwha, will be on show from 23 to 25 June at the Mangere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu… Read more >
Applications for APAM Spotlights, Searchlights and delegates open

Multi Artform | 13 Jun . 2011 | The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) will be held in Adelaide to 27th Feb - 2nd March 2012. There are three types of supported opportunities that can be… Read more >
New Asian Imaginations: (Re)searching the Arts in Southeast Asia, 19-21 Sept, Singapore

Multi Artform | 7 Jun . 2011 | 19 - 21 September 2011, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore From visual arts to performing arts, from design to film-making, from theory to practice, from… Read more >
The young, the hungry and the living dead - Auckland Theatre Company

Theatre | 3 Jun . 2011 | ATC YOUNG AND HUNGRY FESTIVAL OF NEW THEATRE 2011 Produced in association with the Young and Hungry Arts Trust, the third ATC Young and Hungry Festival of New… Read more >
Whose scene is it anyway?

Theatre | 26 May . 2011 | Two days of action packed workshops on collaborative theatre PLAYMARKET have gathered on board some of the country’s most experienced and successful theatre… Read more >
Next up at Downstage: C'mon Black! by Roger Hall

Theatre | 17 May . 2011 | It’s more than just a game. In the late nineties Roger Hall channeled his own experience following the All Blacks to the ill-fated ’95 World Cup in South… Read more >
Strange Resting Places - in Wellington for two nights only

Multi Artform | 16 May . 2011 | Taki Rua Productions will partner with Arts on Tour NZ (AOTNZ) to present a national tour of the widely acclaimed Strange Resting Places. Strange Resting Places was… Read more >
Oliver Driver directs Michael Hurst in ATC's RED by John Logan

Theatre | 10 May . 2011 | Michael Hurst stars in turbo-charged bio-drama about famed artist Mark Rothko Oliver Driver directs Michael Hurst in Auckland Theatre Company's new production of… Read more >
Award winning play gets a reading at Circa Theatre

Theatre | 6 May . 2011 | PLAYMARKET media release Our Great leader is having his late morning nap. Two members of the Security Service are stationed outside Our Great Leader's room.… Read more >
A special performance of Hatch: Monday May 30, 8 pm, Victoria Theatre

Theatre | 6 May . 2011 | You are invited to a special fund-raising performance of Hatch, a play by Geoff Chapple, starring renowned actor Stuart Devenie. Hatch is a rollicking one-man play… Read more >
Arts Voice Christchurch

All Artforms | 5 May . 2011 | At a meeting facilitated by Creative New Zealand on Wednesday 27th April a 7 member committee was elected by attendees to represent the arts community of… Read more >
Minister calls for expressions of interest

All Artforms | 29 Apr . 2011 | Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is calling for expressions of interest for membership of the community forum to be formed under the Canterbury… Read more >
Hook, Line and Sinker - film premiere

Multi Artform | 25 Apr . 2011 | Following the success of our previous feature Taking the Waewae Express, we are currently on the countdown to the theatrical release of our latest film Hook, Line… Read more >
Creative New Zealand increases earthquake fund by $1.25 million

Creative New Zealand | 25 Apr . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has increased the funds available to support artists and arts organisations affected by the Christchurch earthquake by $1.25 million. The… Read more >
Rita Angus Residency

All Artforms | 21 Apr . 2011 | Artists Ben Cauchi of Wanganui and Andre Hemer of Christchurch will share the highly prized Rita Angus Residency for 2011. A collaboration between Wellington… Read more >
2011 WAA Conference, Seattle - delegate applications sought

Multi Artform | 19 Apr . 2011 | Creative New Zealand invites applications from performing arts producers to attend the Western Artists Alliance (WAA) Performing Arts Market in Seattle, USA 29 August to 2… Read more >
Local forum for charities

All Artforms | 18 Apr . 2011 | Join us for a morning of insight and information to support you and your charity. The forum will be held in collaboration with the Charities Commission and New Zealand… Read more >
New office space found for leading Christchurch arts organisations

Creative New Zealand | 11 Apr . 2011 | Christchurch arts organisations left homeless after the February earthquake are being provided with office space through a partnership between Christchurch Polytechnic… Read more >
New New Zealander wins award with tale of Malaysian political intrigue

Theatre | 10 Apr . 2011 | PLAYMARKET is pleased to announce the Adam NZ Play Award winner for 2011: ARUN SUBRAMANIAM for his play HERO Hero recounts the glory and anguish surrounding a… Read more >
Capital E National Theatre for Children presents Songs of the Sea

Theatre | 7 Apr . 2011 | “Songs of the Sea is beautiful and enchanting theatre. Our audiences sat spellbound.” - The Arts Centre, Melbourne Children aged 2-7 will delight as they… Read more >
Adam Play Award winner to be named at Circa on Saturday

Theatre | 5 Apr . 2011 | The Adam New Zealand Play Award, to be announced on Saturday, recognises and celebrates the best in new writing for the theatre. The annual award, now in its fourth… Read more >
Creative New Zealand Newsletter - March 2011

Creative New Zealand | 22 Mar . 2011 | Creative New Zealand sends out a quarterly e-newsletter, which features our latest news and updates. Read more >
Update on Creative New Zealand response to Canterbury earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 21 Mar . 2011 | Creative New Zealand has provided grants in advance totaling $506,403 to four Christchurch-based arts organisations affected by the recent Canterbury earthquake and… Read more >
New access award available for arts organisations

All Artforms | 18 Mar . 2011 | New access award available for arts organisations With one in six New Zealanders experiencing disability, a new award has been established to recognise an… Read more >
Star-studded cast to perform Bare for Christchurch

Theatre | 17 Mar . 2011 | Sam Neill, Rhys Darby, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Lucy Lawless are among the star-studded cast of New Zealand actors performing Toa Fraser’s iconic play Bare to… Read more >
Coming Soon: Action Blockbuster Comedy Espionage Thriller

Theatre | 9 Mar . 2011 | The Spy Who Wouldn’t Die Again He’ll save the world – no worries. The year is 1985... America listens to We Are the World and… Read more >
Auckland Arts Festival: Reviews of New Zealand theatre shows

Multi Artform | 7 Mar . 2011 | Paper Sky - A Love Story Following the international success of The Arrival New Zealand's Red Leap Theatre returns with their magical new work, Paper Sky - A… Read more >
Christchurch Earthquake: Updated summary of effects on arts in Christchurch and the region

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Friday 25 February 2011 Organisations which Creative New Zealand has been in contact with include the Christchurch Arts Festival Trust, The Court Theatre,… Read more >
Closing date extensions for applicants from Christchurch or for those directly affected by the earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Creative New Zealand understands that the Canterbury earthquake on Tuesday 22 February will affect some people’s ability to meet upcoming closing dates for… Read more >
Auckland Theatre Company: Christchurch Earthquake Response

Creative New Zealand | 25 Feb . 2011 | Auckland Theatre Company will donate the proceeds from a series of performances and other events to organisations in Christchurch over the coming months. The first… Read more >
Submitting your Arts Grants application – courier and postal disruption due to earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 24 Feb . 2011 | There is on going disruption to Courier and Postal services in the South Island as a result of Tuesday’s earthquake in Canterbury. We are aware that this could… Read more >
Creative New Zealand response to Canterbury earthquake

Creative New Zealand | 23 Feb . 2011 | Creative New Zealand expresses its deepest sympathies to the people of Canterbury following yesterday’s devastating earthquake. The immediate priority for all… Read more >
Māori, Somali & Artistic communities meet through a celebration of art

Theatre | 23 Feb . 2011 | “When you get to the country that offers you permanent residence then that is the end of that label of refugee. You got a country. You are no longer a refugee. I… Read more >
Star studded line up for New Zealand Premiere of POOR BOY

Theatre | 21 Feb . 2011 | Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Rima Te Wiata, Sophia Hawthorne, Andrew Grainger and Roy Snow headline POOR BOY, a show inspired by the songs of the legendary Tim Finn and… Read more >
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School announces new director

Theatre | 17 Feb . 2011 | The Board of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School has appointed Christian Penny as Director of the School to replace Annie Ruth when she steps down from the post in May this… Read more >
Capital E’s National Arts Festival 2011 is Launched in Wellington

Multi Artform | 15 Feb . 2011 | The festival will take place 13 – 27 March 2011 Public Performances: Saturday 19th March, Friday 25th March and Saturday 26th March In a launch event in… Read more >
Fringe Festival turns 21!

Multi Artform | 3 Feb . 2011 | The New Zealand Fringe Festival has officially received the keys to the door and today (3 Feb 2011) launched its 21st programme in Wellington. Fringe 2011 includes… Read more >
Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence 2011

Multi Artform | 31 Jan . 2011 | Aims of Auckland Regional Parks Artist in Residence programme The aims of this residency are to: provide places for artists to live; in settings and surroundings… Read more >
Music, Movies, Arts, Culture And Family Fun In Major Free Events Programme For Auckland Arts Festival 2011

All Artforms | 28 Jan . 2011 | Auckland Arts Festival today announced a comprehensive line-up of free events for arts lovers of all ages and interests as part of the 2011 Festival, which takes place… Read more >
ARTSPACE—preview of the first half of 2011

Multi Artform | 27 Jan . 2011 | 2011 is an exciting time at ARTSPACE with a new Director to be announced in February and a dynamic line up for the next six months ahead… Jim… Read more >
Havoc in the Garden

Theatre | 25 Jan . 2011 | A new play by Lennie James and Massive Company “Sometimes it’s the safest place to be… Sometimes it’s the place most damaging- the family.” Havoc in the Garden is a play… Read more >
Applications sought for Auckland Regional Park’s Artist in Residence

Multi Artform | 20 Jan . 2011 | The residency is open to creators: visual artists, writers, film-makers, composers, choreographers… This residency provides a selected artist with a home in a… Read more >
What Would Bowie Do? - Diamond Dogs

Theatre | 17 Jan . 2011 | 15-17th February at BATS Theatre "What would Bowie do?" seems as good a question as any to ask when stuck in the rut of depression. It's the central question in… Read more >
WELL HUNG by Robert Lord

Theatre | 12 Jan . 2011 | Fawlty Towers meets Fred Dagg in Auckland Theatre Company’s revival of the kiwi retro classic WELL HUNG, which opens the 2011 season on February 10 at the Maidment… Read more >
Operatic opulence – from Trelise Cooper costumes to authentic period orchestra

Multi Artform | 10 Jan . 2011 | Prada, Armani, Lacroix, Gaultier, Versace, Dior, Chanel – many of the world’s leading designers have put their creativity to work on costumes for opera, ballet and… Read more >
Te Manu Ka Tau 2011

Multi Artform | 9 Dec . 2010 | In March 2011, Creative New Zealand in partnership with Auckland Arts Festival, Sounds Aotearoa and WOMAD New Zealand will continue the highly successful international… Read more >
The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2010

Theatre | 6 Dec . 2010 | Wellington Theatre excellence was celebrated and honoured at the 18th annual Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards ceremony held at the Wellington Opera House, Sunday 5th December.… Read more >
REAL NZ Festival Lottery Fund boosts events for RWC 2011

All Artforms | 3 Dec . 2010 | New Zealand’s biggest-ever festival, which will run in conjunction with Rugby World Cup 2011, has grown even larger following the allocation of Lottery Grants… Read more >
World's Best Heading To Spectacular Auckland Arts Festival

Multi Artform | 19 Nov . 2010 | New Zealanders are invited to leave the everyday behind and explore new artistic worlds in the fifth Auckland Arts Festival, which takes place 2-20 March,… Read more >
Chapman Tripp Award nominations announced

Theatre | 18 Nov . 2010 | The Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards 2010 are proud to celebrate another innovative, exciting and captivating year of professional theatre in the cultural capital with a… Read more >
Pacific theatre success comes to Mangere

Multi Artform | 17 Nov . 2010 | Local Pacific theatre with international ties comes to Mangere in December with Tautai, a coming of age story penned by Tokelauan/Samoan New Zealander Iaheto Ah Hi. The… Read more >
Audition for Capital E National Theatre for Children

Theatre | 16 Nov . 2010 | Capital E National Theatre for Children are holding open auditions for professional adult actors for roles in their 2011 programme and national tour in Wellington on… Read more >
Leading Maori Playwright Comes to Victoria

Theatre | 15 Nov . 2010 | Acclaimed New Zealand playwright Albert Belz will be the 2011 Writer in Residence at Victoria University. During 2011, Mr Belz will work at the International Institute of… Read more >
Short List For New Zealand National Playwriting Award Announced

Multi Artform | 15 Nov . 2010 | Playmarket is proud to announce the four playwrights shortlisted for one of New Zealand’s most significant national theatre awards - the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award.… Read more >
The Playmarket Brown Ink Sessions

Theatre | 9 Nov . 2010 | An event for all playwrights and interested theatre practitioners to come together and explore, challenge and celebrate Maori and Pasifika theatre takes place on 27… Read more >
Premiere of 'Tu' by Hone Kouka

Theatre | 9 Nov . 2010 | Tihei mauri ora! E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karangatanga maha o nga hau e wha. Tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. Tena koutou katoa. After a six year absence from the… Read more >
The Ragged - a new play by Te Rakau Trust Theatre playing in Wellington Nov-Dec

Multi Artform | 13 Oct . 2010 | Venue: St Patrick’s College Theatre, Kilbirnie Dates: November 15th – December 10th Tickets available through Ticketek The Ragged is directed by Jim Moriarty and written… Read more >
Theatre show Apollo 13 battles Supreme Court, and wins

Theatre | 6 Oct . 2010 | It was a battle that pitted the house of New Zealand’s most prominent legal minds against a theatre show created by two young kiwis that borrowed an American story. In… Read more >
Theatre as a tool to transform

Multi Artform | 4 Oct . 2010 | Māori theatre as a tool for change continues to fuel the long-held, powerhouse vision and work of Jim Moriarty, Artistic Director of Te Rakau Hua o Te Wao Tapu Trust. Moana… Read more >
See coverage of New Zealand artists in Singapore

Multi Artform | 28 Sep . 2010 | Watch Asia DownUnder's coverage of New Zealand artists at the Singapore Arts Festival, 26-29 May 2010. Creative New Zealand supported ten artists to participate in… Read more >
Magical, Mythical and Mighty Kids Theatre

Theatre | 23 Sep . 2010 | THE EDGE in association with The Oryza Foundation for Asian Performing Arts presents THE SECRET OF DONGTING LAKE Written by Michelanne Forster/… Read more >
Exploring the darker side of circus

Theatre | 20 Sep . 2010 | A man, a woman and the seven deadly sins. “First there was DeLaGuarda, then The Dome Spectaculars and now the beautiful Deadly.” Lynn Gardner, The Guardian The compelling… Read more >
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury

All Artforms | 15 Sep . 2010 | The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced an extension to the deadline for applications from quake-affected areas to the New Zealand 2011 Festival… Read more >
The shows will go on - update from the Court Theatre, Christchurch

Theatre | 13 Sep . 2010 | The Court Theatre has emerged unscathed from the Canterbury earthquake and will resume performances this week. Chief Executive Philip Aldridge was with engineers as they… Read more >
Extension to NZ 2011 Festival Lottery Fund deadline for Canterbury

Multi Artform | 13 Sep . 2010 | The Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced an extension to the deadline for applications from quake-affected areas to the New Zealand 2011 Festival Lottery… Read more >
Free Performances for the Children of Christchurch

Theatre | 10 Sep . 2010 | Capital E National Theatre for Children is pleased to be able to offer the schools of Christchurch free performances of their latest production. The company were due to… Read more >
Calling for new work for children's theatre

Theatre | 8 Sep . 2010 | Founding Artistic Director of Capital E National Theatre for Children, Peter Wilson is moving on after thirteen years with the company. At Peter’s farewell event, Creative… Read more >
Downstage gets legendary with Paul Ubana Jones

Multi Artform | 18 Aug . 2010 | Blues guitar legend Paul Ubana Jones plays at Downstage this month with a spine tingling solo concert. Of Nigerian and English ancestry, Paul was classically trained in… Read more >
Opera and theatre combine for compelling entertainment

Theatre | 17 Aug . 2010 | Verdi wrote of Shakespeare’s play Macbeth: “This tragedy is one of the greatest of human creations! If we do not manage to make something truly grand of it, at least let us… Read more >
Auckland Theatre Company Proposal for a new Theatre in the Wynyard Quarter

Theatre | 13 Aug . 2010 | A funding proposal for Auckland Theatre Company’s proposed 600-seat main bill theatre in the Wynyard Quarterhas been considered favourably by Auckland City’s Arts, Culture… Read more >
Pacific playwright follows her sister to Hawai‘i

Creative New Zealand | 13 Aug . 2010 | Auckland playwright Makerita Urale has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writer’s Residency, and departs next week to spend… Read more >
International Physical Theatre Laboratory in Austria

Multi Artform | 5 Aug . 2010 | The International Physical Theatre Laboratory in Austria is holding a workshop for performers of physical theatre. Theatre, dance, circus or any other kind of performance… Read more >
Auckland Theatre Company: Osage County

Theatre | 29 Jul . 2010 | Greed, mistrust, anger, resentment. How’s that for a set of family values? Hot from taking America by storm and grand slamming Broadway’s theatre awards, Tracy Letts’ epic… Read more >
The Rumours Are True!

Theatre | 23 Jul . 2010 | Rumours have been rife all through the Theatre industry- Facebook has been running hot, and text messages flying around New Zealand. We can now tell you officially, or… Read more >
New funding programmes for multi-year arts investment

Creative New Zealand | 20 Jul . 2010 | Creative New Zealand will introduce two new and complementary multi-year funding programmes from January 2012 to provide more clarity, stability and flexibility in… Read more >
“Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn” - One man’s war story, a portrait of a generation

Theatre | 3 May . 2010 | Actor Simon Ferry asked his Mum if she’d be happy for him to base a show on the life of his dad, Jock Ferry. She said that it would be ok with her, as long as he told the… Read more >
HORSING AROUND – THE SEASON OF HORSEPLAY

Theatre | 16 Apr . 2010 | Two great mavericks of New Zealand literature, James K Baxter and Ronald Hugh Morrieson, clash over booze, horses, women and the nature of the creative act in Ken Duncum’s… Read more >
UK opportunity for young New Zealand arts practitioners in music theatre

Multi Artform | 14 Apr . 2010 | A groundbreaking new scholarship is giving talented and ambitious young New Zealand arts practitioners an unrivalled career opportunity in music theatre. The Pettman Dare… Read more >
Marriage triumphs, on and off stage

Multi Artform | 12 Apr . 2010 | Wade Kernot and Emma Pearson in Southern Opera’s production of The Magic Flute in 2009 Read more >
Miranda Harcourt’s Biography of My Skin returns to Downstage

Theatre | 25 Mar . 2010 | Written by Stuart McKenzie, Miranda Harcourt’s Biography of My Skin is a moving and laugh-out-loud journey of love, marriage and growing up. What starts as a ‘solo show’… Read more >
Englishmen give opera a creative new look

Theatre | 22 Mar . 2010 | “[Aidan Lang] has that rare skill of being able to put in jokes and stage business without ever getting in the way of the music.” (Guardian, UK – July 2001) Prior to his… Read more >
Producers workshop for Māori, Pasific and Asian playwrights

Multi Artform | 15 Mar . 2010 | The BANANA BOAT PRODUCERS WORKSHOP are looking for emerging, hungry and motivated Māori, Pasifika and Asian theatre practitioners who want the low down on producing for… Read more >
Two of the best from the 2010 NZ Fringe Festival @ Downstage

Theatre | 9 Mar . 2010 | Back/words and Wannabe are winners! The Fringe awards on Sunday capped off another sensational Fringe Festival, with producer Zelda Edwards commenting: “We all are proud… Read more >
Next steps for the RFO review

All Artforms | 2 Mar . 2010 | A snapshot fromCreative New Zealand's21st Century Arts Conference Read more >
Wilde Divas Take to the Stage

Theatre | 26 Feb . 2010 | Elizabeth Hawthorne and Lisa Chappell star in Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Maidment Theatre from March 11. Appearing together on stage for the… Read more >
Call for applications from NZ artists-creators to ConversAsians performing arts market

Creative New Zealand | 23 Feb . 2010 | Creative New Zealand and the Asia NZ Foundation will support up to six artist creators to attend ConversAsians 2010 in Singapore. ConversAsians spotlights… Read more >
World Premieres for New Zealand Music and Theatre at the New Zealand International Arts Festival 2010

Multi Artform | 11 Feb . 2010 | Five world premieres of New Zealand theatre and classical music will be showcased at the New Zealand International Arts Festival in Marchthis year. “The 2010 Festival’s… Read more >
CALLING ALL YOUNG & HUNGRY AUCKLANDERS!

Theatre | 8 Feb . 2010 | Registrations are now open for theatre-obsessed young Aucklanders to take part in the Young & Hungry Festival of New Theatre – a showcase of three fresh new plays… Read more >
Back/Words

Theatre | 8 Feb . 2010 | How awkward was your first kiss? When was the last time you experienced a death? Have you ever had to tell someone for the first time that you were gay? They say everyone… Read more >
NZ Premiere of Vernon God Little, the controversial Booker Prize winning novel by DBC Pierre

Theatre | 21 Jan . 2010 | “See what happens now I’m in trouble. See the awesome power of Trouble. Trouble rocks.” Youth cast tackle controversial Booker Prize winning novel. Martirio, a… Read more >
Christchurch actress and director Elizabeth Moody has died aged 70.

Theatre | 14 Jan . 2010 | Moody, daughter of Yvette Bromley, one of the founding members of the Court Theatre, was a familiar face in Christchurch theatre circles and starred in several productions,… Read more >
Had The French Come, Christchurch Would Be Chic

Theatre | 13 Jan . 2010 | Cut from the same fabric as Catherine Deneuve, Jennifer Ward-Lealand saunters on to the stage as Dominique Le Bons, the elegant Foreign Minister in LE SUD by Dave… Read more >
New Director for NZ Playwrights' organisation

Theatre | 24 Nov . 2009 | Playmarket is pleased to announce that it is appointing Murray Lynch as the next Director for Playmarket. He will begin his role in February 2010 when current director Mark… Read more >
Winner Of New Zealand's National Playwriting Award Announced

Theatre | 9 Nov . 2009 | Pip Hall has been awarded New Zealand's most significant national theatre award, the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. The award for 2009 was announced at Downstage Theatre… Read more >
New Zealand International Arts Festival Announces Programme

Multi Artform | 3 Nov . 2009 | The New Zealand International Arts Festival has launched its programme for 2010. From internationally acclaimed conductor, Vladimir Ashkenazy to legendary sitar player,… Read more >
Darwin in the Spotlight for 150th Anniversary

Theatre | 22 Oct . 2009 | Celebrating the publication ‘On the Origin of Species’ by Charles Darwin. In the beginning there was the word and the word was God until Darwin; then the world went… Read more >
Tribute to Martyn Sanderson

Creative New Zealand | 15 Oct . 2009 | Creative New Zealand acknowledges the tremendous contribution that Martyn Sanderson made to New Zealand theatre and film over the past 40 years. His involvement with… Read more >
New Zealand theatre mourns visionary director, playwright and actor

Theatre | 15 Oct . 2009 | Downstage Statement regarding the passing of Martyn Sanderson. It is with great sorrow that the Board, Staff and Members of Downstage Theatre, received news of the passing… Read more >
‘STRICTLY BROWN’ - a sizzling comedy

Theatre | 7 Oct . 2009 | ATC Media Release Kila Kokonut Krew and Auckland Theatre Company join forces to produce ‘STRICTLY BROWN’ a sizzling hot, new Comedy Variety show as part of the Manukau… Read more >
Biography Of My Skin: Miranda Harcourt returns to Downstage with a new solo show

Theatre | 24 Sep . 2009 | Biography of My Skin takes a life lived on stage and looks for the truth behind the face-paint. In this candid, autobiographical solo show, actor Miranda Harcourt sets out… Read more >
Call for applications: Performing Artist Residency in Beijing

Theatre | 10 Sep . 2009 | A residency opportunity of two months in Beijing for a performing arts professional is being offered by the Asia New Zealand Foundation. Beijing is a city developing… Read more >
Is this NZ’s answer to Neil Young?

Theatre | 9 Sep . 2009 | Samuel Flynn Scott at Downstage NZ’s answer to Neil Young? To complete the Soundstage trifecta following the success of The Woolshed… Read more >
What do theatre directors do and how do they do it?

Theatre | 2 Sep . 2009 | Tony Forster & Maggie Tarver demystify the art and craft of theatre directing. Join Tony and Maggie as they share their philosophy, techniques and experience in the… Read more >
From the old world to the new – Ex-pat Kiwis bring their celebrated show home

Multi Artform | 20 Aug . 2009 | The Pioneers’ New Zealand tour – 23 July – 4 September 2009 Ex-pat Kiwis The Pioneers have wowed audiences in Britain with their multi media portrayal of their ancestors’… Read more >
Call for applications to Global Artist Workshop Program 2009, India

Multi Artform | 18 Aug . 2009 | GLOBAL ARTIST WORKSHOP PROGRAM ’09 (GAWP ’09) is a 3-month long residential workshop open to performance artists/students from around the world who wish to familiarize… Read more >
Stars line up for opera on a grand scale

Multi Artform | 12 Aug . 2009 | New Zealand soprano Anna Leese. Anna will be starring in the NBR New Zealand Opera’s Genesis Energy season of Eugene Onegin. New Zealand soprano ANNA LEESE, a rising star… Read more >
Black Grace presents You better Run Boy!""

Multi Artform | 3 Aug . 2009 | When a kid twice your size steals your lunch punches you in the face and says “YOU BETTER RUN BOY!” – What do you do? Black Grace is proud to present the brand… Read more >
The season of The Pohutukawa Tree

Theatre | 3 Aug . 2009 | Rena Owen returns to New Zealand from Hollywood to play Aroha in Bruce Mason’s classic drama The Pohutukawa Tree from September 3 at the Maidment Theatre. The Pohutukawa… Read more >
Exciting new theatre opportunity in Beijing

Theatre | 3 Aug . 2009 | The Asia New Zealand Foundation Beijing residency is now available for a professional or experienced/skilled New Zealand playwright, director or theatre-maker. The… Read more >
Stage Tweets

Theatre | 24 Jul . 2009 | In a first for a New Zealand arts and live entertainment company, Auckland Theatre Company is using Twitter to blog live from a Question and Answer session with the cast… Read more >
STAB shows for 2009 announced

Theatre | 21 Jul . 2009 | Who did it? Why? What the hell is going on? Is this for real? All questions you'll be asking yourselves when you encounter the BATS Theatre STAB commissions this October… Read more >
The South Island run by the French? Quelle Horreur!

Theatre | 16 Jul . 2009 | A new comedy by Dave Armstrong imagines what might have been. “It’s très bien, très bien. This was pure satire, guaranteed to mildly offend pretty much everyone… Read more >
NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS CONNECT CREATIVELY IN A WORLDWIDE CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS ART

Creative New Zealand | 13 Jul . 2009 | For ten days in August, eight New Zealanders will be participating as part of the Canadian Planet IndigenUs Festival - the world’s largest and most prestigious multi art… Read more >
Love you Approximately

Theatre | 19 Jun . 2009 | LOVE YOU APPROXIMATELY “Exciting new theatre … utterly rewarding” National Radio They met on her OE.Now Imogen is back in New Zealand and Pere lives in Spain.Bravely they… Read more >
Call for Presentations: performing arts conference

Multi Artform | 18 Jun . 2009 | International Conference "Performing Arts Training Today" October 28-31, 2009 Leibnitz, Austria The conference is open to performers from all over the world… Read more >
MATARIKI PLAYWRIGHTS BRINGS MAORI THEATRE PRACTITIONERS TOGETHER IN LATE JUNE

Theatre | 15 Jun . 2009 | With the rising of the matariki stars so comes a time for planting new seeds for theatre by Maori - and at a time when there are concerns over the lack of such theatre’s… Read more >
Applications for WOMEX and AWME closes THIS WEEK

Creative New Zealand | 11 Jun . 2009 | The World Music Expo 09 (WOMEX) and the 2009 Australasian World Music Expo (AWME) are the two major world music expos currently targeted by Creative New Zealand under our… Read more >
One year - Open Industry Forum at Downstage

Theatre | 28 May . 2009 | Downstage Director Hilary Beaton will be holding an open forum at the Hannah Playhouse, Courtenay Place on Saturday 20 June from 2.30 – 4 pm. Read more >
My Name Is Rachel Corrie – NZ Premiere at The Forge

Theatre | 21 May . 2009 | On May 29 2009, The Forge at The Court Theatre presents the powerful and provocative story of a peace activist killed in the Gaza Strip in the New Zealand première of… Read more >
Shakespeare as you have never seen it before

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Pacific contemporary performing artists invited to apply for Samoan residency

Creative New Zealand | 14 May . 2009 | The Pacific Arts Committee of Creative New Zealand, in partnership with The National University of Samoa, is calling for applications from artists to undertake a residency… Read more >
Auckland Theatre Company Oliver! open auditions for boys’ roles

Theatre | 13 May . 2009 | 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! Read more >