Antidotes to Celebration
Mark Amery considers the role of the arts during the Rugby World Cup.
Theatreview Weekly: 29/09/11
A selection of reviews from Theatreview from the last week including Move: A Seismic Journey, The Engine Room, Lily, and Equanimity (Afro Fusion NZ).
Make My Movie 'Seismic Activity'
Based on true events from the Christchurch earthquake, whence it all started in September 2010.
Basement Fest. 2011
Auckland folk: prepare yourselves for an unprecedented party event in the making. Bringing together teams from all over to entertain audiences throughout Auckland from September 28th.
OldSchool NewSchool - celebrating NZ design
From pop-up toasters to peerless film production - the exhibition Oldschool Newschool is on at Massey’s Wellington campus as the School of Design celebrates its 125th anniversary.
New national sponsor for RNZB
TelstraClear has signed on to become Royal New Zealand Ballet’s new National Sponsor. The three and a half year partnership, valued at over one million dollars, will start on 1 July 2012.
NY residency for Kate Newby
One of New Zealand's new generation of installation artists Kate Newby has been awarded the 2012 residency at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in New York.
Message in a Bottle
Wellington Airports’ series of events continues with Message in a Bottle opening at the StageSpace. The public can leave a personal messages in a bottle, which will be put out to sea.
Review: Te Houhi
Te Houhi - The People and the Land are One by Atamira Dance Company is a shadowy, misty almost meditative piece, carefully and crisply delivered by seven high calibre dancers.
New York Love Story goes to Hollywood
Screen Directors Guild of New Zealand is pleased to announce that director Florian Habicht and his film Love Story is the recipient of the 2011 DGA/SDGNZ Director’s Finder Series Screening.
NZ Youth Choir Music Director
New Zealand Youth Choir has appointed David Squire as its new Music Director. He will take on the role held by Karen Grylls since 1989.
Robyn Gibson: Art on the Street
Robyn Gibson’s colourful sculptural installation Art on the Street hits Devonport during Art Week Auckland. The event aims to make art accessible and show how art can enhance our environment.