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New Zealand professional theatre dance: reviews, news and your viewsContributing constructively to the continuing conversation...Relatable, beautiful, challenging, engrossingThis short film gives an intimate look at a rehearsal of Douglas Wright's solo in his home space, contrasted with the same section of movement performed onstage, against the backdrop of a magnificent hanging tree. In his lounge space, I am pleasantly surprised with how he can stay virtually on the same spot, yet be so expressive with his body and tell the story he wants to portray. The phrase is very gestural and several motifs are repeated throughout. [more]Complex, visually stunning and rivetingFew dramatic works have been blessed with so successful and durable stage and film versions as Amadeus. The movie was most respectfully curated and used the best of film techniques and peak musicians to produce a multiple Oscar winner that caught the imagination of the world. This production deviates not a scintilla from that flawless achievement. [more]A joyous learning experienceThe premise is that NZ’s leading international dating agency, COLOUR – We Don’t See It, facilitates online Zoom meet-ups, or zui, between people who may be each other’s perfect match if only they understood each other. As the proprietor, Tukiwaho introduces a prime example: the zui between Hinep kohurangi Morehu (Tuakoi Ohia), who only speaks Te Reo M ori, and Adrian (Tyler Wilson K kiri) who only speaks English. The well-meaning translators are Kandii (Acushla-Tara Kupe), who translates Hine’s reo into English, and Jesus (Mataara Stokes) who translates Adrian’s English into Te Reo M ori. The results of their mahi will range from amusing to hilarious, at various levels, according to how much reo you know. [more]Still images moveThe two series in this exhibition, 'Liminalist' and 'Venetian', use light and shadow to create a dance against the backdrop of the human form. The two series are distinct, yet undoubtedly connected in their conceptions. [more]Episode 2: Strong performances but where’s the thrill?The absolute standouts in this episode are the acting performances from Cassandra Tse as Amy Louise Chen, Dryw McArthur as Joshua Marshall and Janelle Pollock as Bex ‘Wrathful’ Delaney. All are relaxed and very believable despite, on some occasions, having to deal with far too many words to say for no good reason. McArthur’s Joshua is particularly impressive. [more]See also reviews by:Adam Macaulay Offers timeless insights into the conflicting natures of loveSomehow the closed-in constraints and skilfully contrived dramaturgy of a ‘well-made-play’, set in a single room in linear time, is especially appropriate for a drama about loves that dare not speak their names: male homosexuality and female erotic passion. Because homosexuality was illegal throughout his career, Terence Rattigan – like his contemporary Tennessee Williams in the USA (and, 10 years their junior, Bruce Mason in NZ) – was obliged to depict ‘love’ only in cis-gendered heterosexual relationships. [more]Great interactive and entertaining funI think if 2020 has shown us anything, it’s the art of improvising – to adlib, to wing it, to play it by ear, to think on one’s feet and extemporise. Learning how to ‘take it as it comes’ and ‘go with the flow’ is perhaps a new normal for our world. So what better show to have in the school holidays for our kids who have had their wings clipped somewhat this year with COVID 19 restrictions; to explore the beauty of the imagination, playfulness and fun. But, gosh, aren’t we the fortunate ones sitting in a theatre awaiting a live show!!! [more]Gleefully played physical slapstickDisclaimer: I love playful, childish silliness and physical comedy! Even more than that, I love seeing kids in theatres enjoying this kind of fun with adults ‘guiltily’ loving it too (possibly even more than the kids, because face it, secretly we all wish we were children again and didn’t feel apologetic for enjoying silly jokes!). Spray and Wipe (Lizzie Tollemache and David Ladderman) are a likeable clowning duo bringing some ‘messy magic’ around NZ with a fun and energetic show – part magic, part slapstick, with a little bit of salt (or not so little salt) thrown in. [more]See also reviews by:John Smythe As I sit down to write a review of this show My thoughts rhyme in couplets – I know. I won’t. No. Dr. Seuss is the master, he makes it look easy; His books romp along all bouncy and breezy ... [more]Reveals the root cause of disaffection by colonised and dispossessed cultures everywhereLes Blancs debuted on Broadway in late 1970, nearly six years after her death and 10 years after she felt provoked to write it, after seeing a US production of Jean Genet’s Les Negres (The Blacks). According to Wiki, Nemiroff described her response as “visceral ... she felt the Frenchman’s view of colonialism as too rooted in a romantic exoticism of Africa and hoped to write a more realistic account of African colonialism and the issues of power, politics, and identity that came with it.” [more]So much to love in this excellent ensemble pieceAs our group shuffles into the next space, led by an enthusiastic acolyte, we are met by a familiar sound that will always evoke memories of our weeks staying home. The moist slap and squelch of hand sanitizer hits us before the harsh scent of alcohol. As we are offered the requisite germ-killing squirt, a Kiwi bloke in the style of How To Dad vanquishes a personification of COVID, stamping her out with an iconic black gumboot, before we are allowed an audience with the Oracle and Deity of our C-19 crushing cult, Bloomfield and Ardern. [more]"Thank you Christine. I was quite clear that you were chosen because the colour of your hair matched the unfini..." - John Smythe[read full comment]"Hi John,A couple of people on the night asked me if I was an 'audience plant' so I thought I'd clarify that ..." - Christine Brooks[read full comment]"THE COURT THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTORThe Court Theatre is pleased to announce that Daniel Pengel..." - Editor[read full forum post]"It seems to have slipped under the radar but yesterday the largest professional theatre company in NZ, a compa..." - Louis Wells[read full forum post]"Q. Theatre, is fragile and vulnerable right now.As a proudly independent theatre, without direct..." - Editor[read full forum post]"Please join us for a May Day Singalong at 5pm on Mayday Friday May 1st - a memorial ev..." - Editor[read full forum post]"Kiwi actor Bruce Allpress dies aged 89New Zealand actor Bruce Allpress died aged 89 on April 23, 2020,..." - 2020[read full forum post]"Obituary: Dean Parker, prolific playwright and 'script doctor'&nbs..." - Editor[read full forum post]"This is great in many ways but I do find no mention of missionaries or muskets in the first episode to be rath..." - John Smythe[read full comment]"Is it too late to draw attention to the acronym formed by the first letter of every sentence in this review?..." - Michael Trigg[read full comment]"NEW ZEALAND WRITERS GUILDDean Parker 1947 - 2020NZWG is greatly saddened by the death of writer and activi..." - Editor[read full forum post]"DEAN PARKER OBITUARY[Sourced from Playmarket]The death yesterday (14 April 2020) of Dean Parke..." - Editor[read full forum post] 17 Jul 2020 - The Big Idea THE LOWDOWN 16 Jul 2020 Staging Comeback? Life is still nowhere near back to normal for our theatres. Mark Amery reveals more about the industry hardest hit by COVID-19[more]11 Jul 2020 - DETAILS OF CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S 12-MONTH INVESTMENT PLAN, AHEAD OF AUGUST OPENINGS Announcement summary:[more]17 Jun 2020 - NEW ZEALAND’S VIRTUAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN FESTIVAL [written for The Theatre Times] Professional theatres worked with swiftly responding funding bodies to secure continuity or emergency relief grants and some proceeded to invent new ways to deliver shows to their audiences. And ever-creative independent co-ops variously rose to the challenge. Most notable were Centrepoint Theatre’s 24-Hour Challenge, the Auckland Theatre Company’s online adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull and Circa Theatre’s It’s Behind You! (see below). But first, here’s an overview of what else happened over the 10 weeks of Lockdown Levels 4, 3 and 2.[more]10 Jun 2020 - $13M BOOST FROM CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND FOR EMERGENCY ARTS FUNDINGCreative New Zealand has dug deep to respond to the extraordinary volume of applications for its COVID-19 Emergency Response Package, investing an additional $13 million in its now closed first phase of arts funding.Arts Council leadership on Friday (5 June) approved the organisation drawing on further reserves to increase its total Phase 1 investment from $16 million to $29 million.[more]2 Jun 2020 - BUDGET 2020: The Mini-Series Written by Kate Powell The Big Idea 2 Jun 2020 With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the arts sector gripped. Now the dust has settled we tune into reaction. Talk about a cliffhanger.[more]23 May 2020 - BATS Theatre seeks Partnerships & Donor Programme DeveloperWellington’s iconic BATS Theatre looks to welcome an experienced Partnership & Donor Programme Developer to our tight-knit team. This is a fixed-term role with flexible hours and remuneration to match the standard of work required within this time-frame. Potentially this is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to scale back their hours, or to re-enter the workforce.[more]22 May 2020 - Auckland’s leading theatre for children is under threat. Auckland’s leading theatre for children has a crisis appeal underway as it seeks help to survive and keep shaping young lives and the city’s vibrant cultural fabric.Within weeks, Tim Bray Theatre Company (TBTC) has moved from being a strong, established institution at the forefront of theatre for children, to a company struggling to survive the coming months, says Founder and Artistic Director Tim Bray, QSM.[more]16 May 2020 - CREATIVE NEW ZEALAND’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY SUPPORT TIMEFRAMES SHORTENED In this special p nui we’re announcing the new closing date for our Arts Continuity Grant and Emergency Relief Grant to ensure we have sufficient resources and can continue to effectively plan our ongoing support for the sector as the environment continues to change. The new closing date for both will be 1pm Friday 29 May instead of 18 June. More details in the media release below.[more]

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