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Apollo 13: Mission Control Launches In New Zealand 7/20-26, 7/31-8/15 by BWW News Desk
- July 20, 2009 That's the premise of the innovative theatre production APOLLO 13: Mission Control that wowed the critics and sold out its entire debut Wellington season in 2008. APOLLO 13: Mission Control launches in Hamilton July 20 to July 26 and then rockets to Auckland July 31 to August 15.
Downstage Launches Soundstage, Kicking Off 7/19 With The Woolshed Sessions by BWW News Desk
- July 19, 2009 Downstage launches Soundstage, an experiment in music presentation aimed at showcasing Wellington's hottest bands. Tailored for fans that prefer not to do battle with late nights and intoxicated punters, Sunday evening Soundstage gigs are the perfect chance to sit back with some friends, a glass of wine and enjoy the show.
The Court Theatre Presents ANGELS During The Christchurch Arts Fest 7/16-18 by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2009 The Court Theatre and Pacific Underground are proud to present a new piece of Samoan theatre making its world première during the Christchurch Arts Festival: ANGELS, by Tanya Muagututi'a and Joy Vaele.
Strike Percussion Joins With Adam Page At Downstage 7/14-8/1 by BWW News Desk
- July 14, 2009 Strike Percussion join forces with Australian one man band Adam Page
Strike Percussion are regular performers at Downstage, most recently with their hugely popular shows Strike Elemental (2008) and Strike Soundsystem (2009 NZ Fringe Festival).
Titirangi Theatre Presents Kotuku- The Bellbird, Auditions 7/12, Opens 9/15 by BWW News Desk
- July 12, 2009 Titirangi Theatre Presents Kotuku- The Bellbird - by Stephen Sinclair. This is New Zealand Theatre at it's most exciting and challenging. Its themes are universal, but ultimately it is a story of Aotearoa and the weaving of our indigenous Maori culture with the first European settlers. At the play's heart - a beautiful tale of forbidden romance, and a story that deserves to be told.
Young & Hungry Turns 15 With Three New Plays 7/10 Thru 7/25 by BWW News Desk
- July 10, 2009 Young & Hungry turns 15 with three great new plays, and a whole host of fresh new talent. A grand tradition of Young and Hungry audiences has always been the marathon of seeing all three shows in one night.
Downstage Launches Soundstage, Kicking Off 7/19 With The Woolshed Sessions by Ali Leskowitz
- July 08, 2009 Downstage launches Soundstage, an experiment in music presentation aimed at showcasing Wellington's hottest bands. Tailored for fans that prefer not to do battle with late nights and intoxicated punters, Sunday evening Soundstage gigs are the perfect chance to sit back with some friends, a glass of wine and enjoy the show.
Young & Hungry Turns 15 With Three New Plays 7/10 Thru 7/25 by Ali Leskowitz
- July 06, 2009 Young & Hungry turns 15 with three great new plays, and a whole host of fresh new talent. A grand tradition of Young and Hungry audiences has always been the marathon of seeing all three shows in one night.
2009 Fuel Festival Plays 7/1 Thru 7/5, Featuring Hell Cats 7/3 by BWW News Desk
- July 01, 2009 The 2009 Fuel Festival of NZ Music is on next week and features a variety of excellent Kiwi musicians and performers including Strike Sound System, The Beat Girls, Autozamm and The Midnight Youth.
Titirangi Theatre Presents Kotuku- The Bellbird, Auditions 7/12, Opens 9/15 by Gabrielle Sierra
- June 29, 2009 Titirangi Theatre Presents Kotuku- The Bellbird - by Stephen Sinclair. This is New Zealand Theatre at it's most exciting and challenging. Its themes are universal, but ultimately it is a story of Aotearoa and the weaving of our indigenous Maori culture with the first European settlers. At the play's heart - a beautiful tale of forbidden romance, and a story that deserves to be told.
Powerful True Story MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Plays 5/29-6/27 At The Forge by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 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 My Name Is Rachel Corrie.
2009 Fuel Festival Plays 7/1 Thru 7/5, Featuring Hell Cats 7/3 by Ali Leskowitz
- June 26, 2009 The 2009 Fuel Festival of NZ Music is on next week and features a variety of excellent Kiwi musicians and performers including Strike Sound System, The Beat Girls, Autozamm and The Midnight Youth.
Strike Percussion Joins With Adam Page At Downstage 7/14-8/1 by Gabrielle Sierra
- June 25, 2009 Strike Percussion join forces with Australian one man band Adam Page
Strike Percussion are regular performers at Downstage, most recently with their hugely popular shows Strike Elemental (2008) and Strike Soundsystem (2009 NZ Fringe Festival).
Apollo 13: Mission Control Launches In New Zealand 7/20-26, 7/31-8/15 by Ali Leskowitz
- June 22, 2009 That's the premise of the innovative theatre production APOLLO 13: Mission Control that wowed the critics and sold out its entire debut Wellington season in 2008. APOLLO 13: Mission Control launches in Hamilton July 20 to July 26 and then rockets to Auckland July 31 to August 15.
The Court Theatre Presents ANGELS During The Christchurch Arts Fest 7/16-18 by Gabrielle Sierra
- June 18, 2009 The Court Theatre and Pacific Underground are proud to present a new piece of Samoan theatre making its world première during the Christchurch Arts Festival: ANGELS, by Tanya Muagututi'a and Joy Vaele.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! Opens 6/13 At The Court Theater by BWW News Desk
- June 13, 2009 Sandra Rasmussen and Richard Marrett, the team behind many of Christchurch's most popular musicals, bring some heart-warming romance to winter with the record-breaking musical comedy I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE!, opening on June 13 at The Court Theatre
Hailed as 'everything you've ever thought about dating, lovers, romance, marriage, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were secretly afraid to admit', this musical revue romps through relationships in all their forms as four performers (Amy Straker, Jonathan Martin, Nicolas Kyle and Ali Harper) play a multitude of roles.
THE RAFT 'Sails' Into Downstage Theater 6/12, Opens Season by BWW News Desk
- June 12, 2009 Carl Nixon's award winning drama The Raft comes to Downstage in June.
Set over a rainy weekend in a West Coast bach, The Raft is a stormy emotional journey about a family stranded by the elements and forced to confront issues that threaten to tear them apart.