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Silo Theatre Presents Alexi Kaye Campbell's THE PRIDE, Now thru Sep 1 by Katie Flood
- August 09, 2012 Oliver, Philip and Sylvia are caught in a kind of erotic time warp. Their complex love triangle, replete with conflicting loyalties and passions, shifts from 1958 to the present and back again in a maelstrom of fantasy, repression and rebellion.
Q Theatre to Show New Solo Play Series THE TRIUMPHANTS, Aug 9 - 18 by Katie Flood
- August 06, 2012 Abigail Greenwood won the Hackman Theatre award for Best Newcomer Director in 2012. Q theatre put up part of the prize package for this award. Now she brings The Triumphants to Q from the 9th to the 18th of August.
SHORT + SWEET Theatre Festival Returns to Auckland, Sept 2012 by Katie Flood
- August 05, 2012 Short+Sweet Theatre, the largest ten minute theatre Festival in the world, is returning to Auckland in September 2012. Each year Short+Sweet Theatre showcases hundreds of ten minute plays across the globe produced by some of the most talented local actors and directors.
Court Theatre Presents MAN IN A SUITCASE, Beginning August 18 by Kelsey Denette
- August 02, 2012 'A significant coup for New Zealand theatre' is how Artistic Director of The Court Theatre Ross Gumbley describes upcoming production MAN IN A SUITCASE, which will be toured to Beijing after its world première season at The Court Theatre.
Court Theatre and Wider Arts Sector Are Key Components of New CBD by Kelsey Denette
- July 30, 2012 Today's announcement by the Central City Development Unit (CCDU) is clear recognition of the importance of the role the arts sector will play in the future of the city.
Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Plays Shoreside Theatre, Now thru Aug 4 by BWW News Desk
- July 26, 2012 The name Agatha Christie is in itself a guarantee of excellence in the murder/mystery genre. Ten people have been invited to a house party on isolated Smugglers Island off the coast of Devon. A curious assortment of strangers cut off from civilization and cut off from everything but each other and the shadows of their own past lives…
Yael Gezentsvey Stars in NUCLEAR FAMILY at the Circa Theatre Tonight, July 24 by BWW News Desk
- July 24, 2012 Winner of the 2011 Moondance International Festival Atlantis Award for Best Stageplay (Script), 'Nuclear Family' features New Zealand actor Yael Gezentsvey in a 'tour-de-force performance' as she takes on twelve multi-cultural characters in this solo-show written 'with heart, tragedy and a fair balance of true comedy' by New Zealand playwright Desiree Gezentsvey (Fringe Review/Theatre Guide).
Caxton Press Donation Helps The Court Theatre by Caryn Robbins
- July 23, 2012 Christchurch print and design company The Caxton Press has donated a percentage from the proceeds of Peter Morath's book CHRISTCHURCH: A NOSTALGIC TRIBUTE, raising $10,000 for The Court Theatre's fundraising appeal.
Les Ballet Eloelle Presents MEN IN TUTUS at the Regent on Broadway Tonight, 7/23 by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2012 LES BALLETS ELOELLE's new show 'Men in Tutus' is a show designed for the young and old. Les Ballet Ballet's Elolle features over fifty ballets in its repertoire and an array of international professional male ballet dancers from thirteen nations. These soloists have executed with celebrated ballet companies including New York Ballet, The American Ballet Theatre, the prestigious Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, The National Ballet of Canada, The Royal Swedish Ballet, Berlin State Opera Ballet, English National Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and Hong Kong Ballet. The New York-based company is led by creative director and lead dancer Victor Trevino who was artistic director and lead dancer in 2007 with the hugely successful Australian and New Zealand tour of 'Men in Tutus'.
Auckland Theatre Co. Presents AWATEA Plays, Now thru 11 Aug by BWW News Desk
- July 19, 2012 Everyone in the remote township of Omoana is proud of Matt Paku, who left the East Coast to train as a doctor and now has a successful practice in Auckland. Proudest of all is his old, blind father Werihe, who basks in this success via his son's letters which are read to him by Emma Gilhooly, the no-nonsense local postmistress. Every New Year's Eve, Matt comes home and the whole community celebrates. But things are different this year: Gilhooly has devastating news; news that she must keep from old Werihe at all costs if he's to hold onto his belief in his son.
THE ARRIVAL Returns to Auckland, Now thru 14 July by Katie Flood
- July 13, 2012 Having swept the 2010 Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards and won universal acclaim touring the Pacific Rim, one of New Zealand theatre's most stunning and innovative works returns to Auckland for three shows only!
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS to Play at Q Theatre, Auckland This November by Katie Flood
- July 12, 2012 From the creators of hit Broadway musicals BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE LITTLE MERMAID, comes LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, a mad cap, delightfully scary and quirky joy of a musical, that's a treat for the whole family.
Red Leap Theatre's PAPER SKY to Return to Auckland this October by Katie Flood
- July 12, 2012 A tale of light, love and courage, as two worlds join through the mind of one man. Henry is a writer and recluse. His heroine, Lumina, lives in a papery world. When Lumina takes refuge in Henry's room from a dark force threatening to destroy her, reality blurs with fiction and their lives are changed forever.
ATC's Next Big Thing Festival to Show CHECKOUT CHICKS Musical & TUSK TUSK, Now thru to July 21 by Katie Flood
- July 12, 2012 Auckland Theatre Company presents the debut of 'Next Big Thing', a year-long youth company which provides young actors with a bridge between school and full-time industry training. Youth aged 15 - 25 auditioned in March this year to take part in the festival where new talent and works are fostered and developed. As part of the programme July brings the performance of a new musical CHECKOUT CHICKS and Poly Stenham's play TUSK TUSK.
The Court Theatre Extends THE MOTOR CAMP thru Aug 11 by BWW News Desk
- July 11, 2012 Due to overwhelming demand, smash New Zealand comedy THE MOTOR CAMP has had additional performances added at The Court Theatre. THE MOTOR CAMP by Dave Armstrong, based on a story by Danny Mulheron, is directed by Tim Bartlett. Armstrong's play about mismatched neighbours at a caravan park has been a runaway hit, with 14,500 tickets sold in a month.
Indian Ink Theatre Company Opens GURU OF CHAI at Q Theatre Tonight, 7/10 by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2012 The Indian Ink Theatre Company has two shows coming up at Q Theatre in Auckland, first GURU OF CHAI tonight, July 10 through July 21, followed by KRISHNAN'S DAIRY July 24 to August 4.
Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Plays at Shoreside Theatre, July 26-Aug 4 by Katie Flood
- July 08, 2012 The name Agatha Christie is in itself a guarantee of excellence in the murder/mystery genre. Ten people have been invited to a house party on isolated Smugglers Island off the coast of Devon. A curious assortment of strangers cut off from civilization and cut off from everything but each other and the shadows of their own past lives…
Outfit Present New Adaptation of ALICE, Now thru July 14 in Western Springs by BWW News Desk
- July 04, 2012 The award-winning Outfit Theatre Company have announced a wacky and whimsical production of ALICE, based on the classic stories by Lewis Carroll and adapted by the team who brought you Treasure Island and King Arthur. The show runs at TAPAC Theatre, 100 Motions Road, Western Springs from tonight, July 4 to July 14.