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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

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.

National Final Weekend 'Glamour At The Globe' Runs 6/26, 27 In New Zealand

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2009
The New Zealand Theatre Federation Inc presents National Final Weekend June 26/27: 'Glamour at the Globe' at the Corner Pitt and Main Sts Palmerston North.
Strike Percussion Joins With Adam Page At Downstage 7/14-8/1

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

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.

Hannah Playhouse's Hilary Beaton Holds An Open Forum & Panel Discussion 6/20

by BWW News Desk — June 20, 2009
Downstage Director Hilary Beaton will be holding an open forum at the Hannah Playhouse, Courtenay Place on Saturday 20 June from 2.
The Court Theatre Presents ANGELS During The Christchurch Arts Fest 7/16-18

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.
National Final Weekend 'Glamour At The Globe' Runs 6/26, 27 In New Zealand

National Final Weekend 'Glamour At The Globe' Runs 6/26, 27 In New Zealand

by Ali Leskowitz — June 17, 2009
The New Zealand Theatre Federation Inc presents National Final Weekend June 26/27: 'Glamour at the Globe' at the Corner Pitt and Main Sts Palmerston North.

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

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.
I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! Opens 6/13 At The Court Theater

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! Opens 6/13 At The Court Theater

by Gabrielle Sierra — June 2, 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

OTHELLO POLYNESIA, A New Take On The Classic By The Black Friars Comes To Downstage 2 June - 6 June

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2009
Othello Polynesia, a new take on the classic by the Black Friars is coming to Downstage in June.
THE RAFT 'Sails' Into Downstage Theater 6/12, Opens Season

THE RAFT 'Sails' Into Downstage Theater 6/12, Opens Season

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 27, 2009
Carl Nixon's award winning drama The Raft comes to Downstage in June.
Hannah Playhouse's Hilary Beaton Holds An Open Forum & Panel Discussion 6/20

Hannah Playhouse's Hilary Beaton Holds An Open Forum & Panel Discussion 6/20

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 26, 2009
Downstage Director Hilary Beaton will be holding an open forum at the Hannah Playhouse, Courtenay Place on Saturday 20 June from 2.

Show Up To BLOOD WEDDING In Your Wedding Clothes And Get In For Free 5/26

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2009
Dust off the wedding dress and the tux for what could well be the largest collection of wedding dresses in New Zealand when Blood Wedding, the theatre show that has Wellington abuzz, offers a free performance for newlyweds and anyone who turns up to the theatre in their wedding garb.
Powerful True Story MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Plays 5/29-6/27 At The Forge

Powerful True Story MY NAME IS RACHEL CORRIE Plays 5/29-6/27 At The Forge

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 20, 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.

Footnote Dance Presents 'Made In New Zealand,' Tour Begins In Wellington 5/20

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2009
New Zealand's national contemporary dance company Footnote Dance presents the return of its perennial dance favourite, 2009 Made in New Zealand, a unique highlight of the dance calendar that showcases original home-grown dance works set to New Zealand music.
Show Up To BLOOD WEDDING In Your Wedding Clothes And Get In For Free 5/26

Show Up To BLOOD WEDDING In Your Wedding Clothes And Get In For Free 5/26

by Gabrielle Sierra — May 15, 2009
Dust off the wedding dress and the tux for what could well be the largest collection of wedding dresses in New Zealand when Blood Wedding, the theatre show that has Wellington abuzz, offers a free performance for newlyweds and anyone who turns up to the theatre in their wedding garb.

OTHELLO POLYNESIA, A New Take On The Classic By The Black Friars Comes To Downstage 2 June - 6 June

by Reynard Loki — May 13, 2009
Othello Polynesia, a new take on the classic by the Black Friars is coming to Downstage in June.

The Court Jesters Comedy Troupe Brings PULP WILLIAM On Tour Around NZ 5/13-23

by BWW News Desk — May 13, 2009
Take Christchurch comedy troupe The Court Jesters, mix them up with William Shakespeare, Quentin Tarantino and the insanity of NZ's longest-running comedy show Scared Scriptless and you've got an improvised show of epic proportions - PULP WILLIAM.

Bartlett, Browning, Grieve Star In HEARTBREAK HOUSE At The Court Theatre 5/9

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2009
Of all of George Bernard Shaw's plays, HEARTBREAK HOUSE was his favourite.

BLOOD WEDDING By Federico Garcia Lorca Premieres In Wellington 5/9

by BWW News Desk — May 9, 2009
Your wedding is supposed to be the biggest day of your life - but when your wedding includes a duel to the death you know the stakes are high.

A NIGHT WITH BEAU TYLER To Premiere At Downstage 8 May - 23 May

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2009
Amidst the disturbing world of the self-help industry shines a bright new star: Beau Tyler is on the comeback trail with a new self help system that will challenge the existing gurus of spin ? and rock your world! A huge success already (from Invercargill to Keri Keri, with successful seasons at the

Sammy J In The Forest Of Dreams Hits NZ Int'l Comedy Festival 5/8-5/23

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2009
Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets premieres in Wellington for the NZ International Comedy Festival.

Peter Feeney Comes To The Downstage For Comedy Fest 5/8-23

by BWW News Desk — May 8, 2009
A Night with Beau Tyler: Just one hour can change your life! Ice cream commercial favourite Peter Feeney stars in an hour of self-help hysteria at Downstage Theatre for the NZ International Comedy Festival Amidst the disturbing world of the self-help industry shines a bright new star: Beau Tyler is

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