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The Court Theatre and Ara Institute of Canterbury Announce Partnership

The Court Theatre and Ara Institute of Canterbury Announce Partnership

by BWW News Desk — June 12, 2020
The Court Theatre and Ara Institute of Canterbury have partnered up in a mission to connect the worlds of education and theatre.
New Zealand Ends Social Distancing Restrictions and More

New Zealand Ends Social Distancing Restrictions and More

by BWW News Desk — June 8, 2020
Deadline has reported that New Zealand will be ending social distancing and any other coronavirus restrictions beginning tomorrow, the government has announced.
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Will Stream Performance of Beethoven's 5th Symphony

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Will Stream Performance of Beethoven's 5th Symphony

by BWW News Desk — June 5, 2020
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will stream a performance of Beethoven's 5th Symphony.
VIDEO: New Zealand Protesters Perform Haka Dance in Honor of George Floyd

VIDEO: New Zealand Protesters Perform Haka Dance in Honor of George Floyd

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2020
Protests have broken out in New Zealand, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
New Zealand Government Announces $175 Million Package to Boost Arts and Music Sector

New Zealand Government Announces $175 Million Package to Boost Arts and Music Sector

by BWW News Desk — May 30, 2020
The New Zealand government has announced a $175 million package to help boost the arts, music, and creative industries amidst the health crisis.
The New Zealand Dance Company Appoints World Class New Leadership Team

The New Zealand Dance Company Appoints World Class New Leadership Team

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2020
The Board of the New Zealand Dance Advancement Trust today announced the appointment of former Nederlands Dans Theater chief executive Janine Dijkmeijer as The New Zealand Dance Company's (NZDC) Executive Director; and renowned dance artists and directors Victoria (Tor) Colombus and James O'Hara, as
Royal New Zealand Ballet Company Rehearses on Zoom; Hopes to Return to Performing Soo

Royal New Zealand Ballet Company Rehearses on Zoom; Hopes to Return to Performing Soon

by BWW News Desk — May 24, 2020
The Royal New Zealand Ballet Company is hoping to begin touring the country again in a few months.
The Court Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

The Court Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2020
The Court Theatre has announced that Daniel Pengelly has been appointed Artistic Director from 1 June 2020 to 31 December 2023.
Live Nation Announces TOGETHER AGAIN Concert And Comedy Series Featuring Urzila Carls

Live Nation Announces TOGETHER AGAIN Concert And Comedy Series Featuring Urzila Carlson & More

by BWW News Desk — May 19, 2020
Live Nation New Zealand has announced a series of small weekly socially distanced events titled, Together Again, presented by Live Nation and backed by Vodafone.
VIDEO: Inbal Megiddo and Paul Altomari Perform on Wellington Balcony During Lockdown

VIDEO: Inbal Megiddo and Paul Altomari Perform on Wellington Balcony During Lockdown

by BWW News Desk — April 26, 2020
Classical musicians, Inbal Megiddo and Paul Altomaria?? took to their balcony to perform for their neighbors during the lockdown.
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Will Stream Ross Harris' Symphony No. 2 in Honor of An

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Will Stream Ross Harris' Symphony No. 2 in Honor of Anzac Day

by BWW News Desk — April 24, 2020
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will commemorate Anzac Day with a free streaming of its performance with soprano Madeleine Pierard of New Zealand composer Ross Harris' acclaimed Symphony No.
Original Cast Recording Of Dark Rock Fairytale THE BONE THIEF Now Online!

Original Cast Recording Of Dark Rock Fairytale THE BONE THIEF Now Online!

by BWW News Desk — April 15, 2020
The Bone Thief by Red Scare Theatre Company was a smash hit in 2018.
VIDEO: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Releases Online PLAY OUR PART Concert

VIDEO: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Releases Online PLAY OUR PART Concert

by BWW News Desk — April 5, 2020
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has released an online concert!
BRAVO AMICI New Zealand Tour Postponed

BRAVO AMICI New Zealand Tour Postponed

by BWW News Desk — March 26, 2020
The Bravo Amici tour of New Zealand this coming May is being rescheduled due to the ongoing global situation regarding the COVID-19 virus and the code 4 restrictions imposed by the New Zealand Government on mass gatherings and travel making it unable to proceed at this time.
New Zealand Performances of BOOK OF MORMON Cancelled

New Zealand Performances of BOOK OF MORMON Cancelled

by BWW News Desk — March 17, 2020
The Auckland Civic Center cancelled all upcoming performances of The Book of Mormon.
Auckland Writers Festival 2020 Programme Announced

Auckland Writers Festival 2020 Programme Announced

by BWW News Desk — March 11, 2020
Book lovers have been bursting to know what's in the 20th Auckland Writers Festival, Waituhi o Tāmaki, programme, revealed this evening.
BWW Review: BAZ LUHRMANNS STRICTLY BALLROOM at Centrestage Theatre - Orewa
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BWW Review: BAZ LUHRMANNS STRICTLY BALLROOM at Centrestage Theatre - Orewa Reviewed By Pauline Vella

by Pauline Vella — March 9, 2020
The complexity of mounting a show which requires such specialist dancing skills cannot be understated.

LYSANDER'S AUNTY Comes to The Court Theatre

by BWW News Desk — March 8, 2020
Audiences can expect plenty of sword-fights and Tim Tams from The Court Theatre's latest comedy, combining the worlds of Shakespeare and New Zealand to hilarious effect.
BWW Review: EMILIA at Pop Up Globe

BWW Review: EMILIA at Pop Up Globe

by Glenda Pearce — March 8, 2020
Boh Runga, Bella Kalolo and Vanessa Stacey Join APO For Aretha Franklin Celebration

Boh Runga, Bella Kalolo and Vanessa Stacey Join APO For Aretha Franklin Celebration

by BWW News Desk — March 5, 2020
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) brings together three of the country's most powerful female vocalists for a special performance on 21 May to celebrate the music of the unforgettable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
BWW Review: Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH at Mangere Arts Centre

BWW Review: Over My Dead Body: LITTLE BLACK BITCH at Mangere Arts Centre

by Monica Moore — March 4, 2020
This story is a sensitive one and there's some pretty dark themes running through it.
BWW Review: ELECTRIC BILLY T JAMES at Q Theatre Auckland

BWW Review: ELECTRIC BILLY T JAMES at Q Theatre Auckland

by Monica Moore — March 1, 2020
The high-voltage laughter was genuine and shockingly easy.
ISMO Returns to New Zealand With a New Show

ISMO Returns to New Zealand With a New Show

by BWW News Desk — February 26, 2020
The ultimate observer, ISMO is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective.
BWW Review: LAST LEGS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga

BWW Review: LAST LEGS at Dolphin Theatre, Onehunga

by Monica Moore — February 23, 2020
Director Glenda Pearce is known for her attention to detail and she has successfully replicated the realism of the retirement home; highlighting the atmosphere and the experiences of the diverse characters who live there and delivering the humour.

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