Discussions are free to the public and held weekdays from 25 Feb to 13 March at Limelight, Level 3, Aotea Centre

Limelight is open for light lunch from 12 noon, Conversations start at 1pm

Read on for programme and panelists

Discussions are free to the public and held weekdays from 25 Feb to 13 March at Limelight, Level 3, Aotea Centre

Limelight is open for light lunch from 12 noon, Conversations start at 1pm

Read on for programme and panelists

Friday 25th February

Roll Up! Roll Up!
A look at the popular resurgence of physical theatre and circo-arts both on stage and on the streets.
Moderator -
Linden Tierney - Australian circus professional

Panel -
David Clarkson Stalker Theatre Company (Au)
Faon Shane Les 7 Doigts de la Main (Can)
DJ Pocket Les 7 Doigts de la Main (Can)
Beth Kayes Director of Co. Theatre Physical
Plus a possible visit from Trygve Wakenshaw and Barnie Duncan, the boys of Theatre Beating

Monday 28 February
The Three Puppeteers
A talk about puppets and strings and all sorts of things with the stars of Cabaret Decadanse

Moderator -
Oly Smart - Puppeteer

Panel -
Serge Deslauriers Puppeteer (Can) (Cabaret Decadanse in AK05)
Raynald Michaud Puppeteer (Can) (Cabaret Decadanse in AK05)
Anne-Marie Panneton Co-Director of Cabaret Decadanse

Tuesday 1 March
Ingenious Indigenous
A discussion on indigenous expression in contemporary society, both in its homeland and overseas.

Moderator -
Dr Leonie Pihama International Research Institute for Maori and Indigenous Education
Panel -
Stephen Page Artistic Director of Bangarra Dance Theatre (Australia)
Nina Nawalowalo Director (Vula in AK05)
Stephen Bradshaw Chair Te Ope o Rehua, Toi Maori Aotearoa Kairuruku mahi toi aa hapori, Auckland City
Founding Member of Atamira Dance Collective
Pita Turei Film Maker, Actor, Artist

Wednesday 2 March
The Spirit of Asia Pacific
A look at how our place in Asia Pacific informs the art, culture and identity of New Zealanders

Moderator -
Bharat Jamnadas Journalist for Asia Downunder

Panel -
Fiona Collins Writer and Performer (Vula in AK05)
Dave Armstrong Play and script writer (Niu Sila in AK05)
Filipe Tohi Pacific visual artist (see Lalavometry in AK05)
Yuk King Tan Visual Artist

Thursday 3 March
Adaptation and Inspiration
Writers and directors discuss the origins and process of their work.

Moderator -
Murray Edmond Poet, dramaturg & Senior Lecturer in Drama at the University of Auckland

Panel -
Stephen Sewell Playwright (Au) (The Three Furies in AK05)
Stephen Berkoff Actor & Playwright (UK) (Shakespeare's Villains in AK05)
Colin McColl Artistic Director of Auckland Theatre Company
Justin Lewis Co-director of Indian Ink Theatre Company

Friday 4th March
Selling Sitars in Kansas
New trends in the marketing of World Music

Moderator -
Greg Booth - Senior Lecturer in Ethnomusicology, University of Auckland

Panel -
Zakir Hussain Tabla maestro (US/India)
Julie Foa'i Manager of Te Vaka
Graham Reid Music Journalist
Michael Glading Artist Manager and Concert Promoter
Plus a possible visit from David Malacari, Chief Executive of the Auckland Festival

Monday 7 March
Artist and Audiences of Generation Text
An exploration of art, creativity and Auckland's youth; young artists, youth culture and planning a career in the arts.

Moderator -
Wendy Preston - Producer and practitioner specialising in performing arts education.

Panel -
Rochelle Bright - Playwright and Composer
Lynne Cardy - Education & 2nd Unit Co-ordinator, Auckland Theatre Company, Co-founder & director of Pandemonium Theatre
Alistair Kwun - Cross Cultural and Youth Communicator
Sam Scott - Director of Massive Company

Tuesday 8th March
If the World's A Stage, Who's The Designer?
A peek into the aesthetics of every day life, spotting the Creative Industries in our clothes, in our homes and on our streets.

Moderator -
Pradeep Sharma Centre for Strategic Design Lecturer, Master of Design Management

Panel -
Dr Michael Gunder Senior Lecturer in Planning, University of Auckland (city planning and philosophical design issues)
Welby Ings Associate Professor, School of Art and Design, AUT (media design, music video, tv, popular culture)
John Verryt Theatre / Set Designer (Commotion & Jack and The Beanstalk in AK05)
Andrew Foster Theatre / Set Designer (A Clockwork Orange in AK05)

Wednesday 9 March
It's Not Over 'til The fat Lady Sings
A discussion on the sustain ability of the classical artforms; balancing subscribers bases and attracting new audiences.

Moderator -
Lloyd Williams Director, MA in Arts Administration Programme
Panel -
Alex Reedijk General Director of the NBR NZ Opera
Anne Rodda General Manager of the Auckland Philharmonia
Eric Hollis Prof. Eric Hollis Head of School of Music, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries, University of Auckland
Sue Paterson General Manager of the Royal New Zealand Ballet

Thursday 10 March
Tickling Your Fancy
What makes us laugh? Can we laugh at ourselves? Join key figures in NZs comedy scene in discussion on the flavour and future of NZ Comedy

Moderator -
Jon Bridges - Actor, comedian, TV personality and producer
Panel -
Hilary McMillan - Director of the ODDFELLOWS NZ International Comedy Festival
Scott Blanks - Director of the Classic Comedy Club
Michele A'Court - Comedian, President of the NZ Comedy Guild
Te Radar - Jobbing Humourist

Friday 11 March
Pas de Aotearoa
A discussion of how NZ dance measures up on the world stage and what the future holds for our dancers and choreographers.

Moderator -
Associate Professor Tina Hong Executive Head of School, Performing and Screen Arts, Unitec
Panel -
Michael Parmenter Dancer / Choreographer (Commotion in AK05)
Lemi Ponifasio Artistic Director of MAU
Dolina Wehipeihana Freelance Dancer, Founding member of Atamira Dance Collective
Raewyn White NZ Dance Journalist and Advocate

Lauren Hughes
Theatre Programming Associate
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Information is correct at the time of printing. The producer reserves the right to substitute participants if necessary.