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Manawa by Jamie McCaskill opens at Circa Theatre

Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 2:14 pm | Circa Theatre

Jimmy King is New Zealand’s youngest murderer and has been in and out of prison his whole life. Public enemy number one Mau Vaiaga has been here for only four months. An unlikely friendship is struck up as these two men battle their way through the ... More >>

Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris

Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 2:22 pm | Circa Theatre

PRESS RELEASE Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris Dirested by ROSS JOLLY Opens CIRCA ONE Saturday 8th September 8pm WINNER! BEST PLAY Tony Awards 2012 This wickedly funny and fiercely provocative play about race and real estate has won nearly every honour ... More >>

‘We Are Here’ Benefit Concert for The Court Theatre

Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 4:08 pm | Circa Theatre

Monday 20th August, 7pm Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington Tickets $30 / Bookings 04 801 7992 More >>

Welcome New Members of the Circa Council!

Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 11:51 am | Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre is pleased to offer a warm welcome to the new members of the Circa Council: Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, Jason Whyte and Richard Chapman. “Lyndee-Jane, Jason and Richard have substantial experience in the industry and will bring a fresh ... More >>

The Year of Magical Thinking: Circa

Friday, 27 July 2012, 3:14 pm | Circa Theatre

PRESS RELEASE The Year of Magical Thinking By JOAN DIDION Directed by SUSAN WILSON Starring: CATHERINE DOWNES NZ première opens CIRCA TWO - Saturday 11th August 7.30pm “Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life ... More >>

Honest to God By Philip Braithwaite

Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 1:33 pm | Circa Theatre

Issues of faith and its relation to personal freedom are at the forefront of world affairs today and freely spoken about in New Zealand. In the 1960s an article questioning the historical accuracy of the bible and the harm caused by religious fundamentalism, ... More >>

Circa reaches blind audiences

Friday, 8 June 2012, 11:24 am | Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre is excited to offer an audio described performance of the Arthur Miller classic, All My Sons , for blind and visually impaired audience members. This will be the second time the theatre undertakes a performance of this type: Circa’s first ... More >>

Circa: Season of Play Readings 2012

Friday, 1 June 2012, 11:41 am | Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre and Playmarket are pleased to present a fantastic array of engaging and thought-provoking play readings. New works by New Zealand playwrights Ken Duncum, Elspeth Sandys, Joe Musaphia, Phil Braithwaite, Kathryn Burnett and Nick Ward will ... More >>

Circa Presents ALL MY SONS

Monday, 21 May 2012, 5:38 pm | Circa Theatre

A compelling story about two families in the aftermath of WWII, 'All My Sons was the first success of Arthur Miller’s supremely influential career, winning a Tony Award for best new play, and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award. More >>

Death of Grant Tilly

Wednesday, 11 April 2012, 3:00 pm | Circa Theatre

It is with extreme sadness that we note the death of Grant Tilly. Grant was a founding member of the Circa Council and one of the country’s most talented and best known actors. He made a great contribution to the theatre scene in New Zealand. He will ... More >>

Roger Hall's A Shortcut to Happiness

Friday, 30 March 2012, 2:40 pm | Circa Theatre

A fabulous new comedy about the lives, loves and misadventures of a folk-dancing class, A Shortcut to Happiness opens at CIRCA Theatre on Saturday 14th April at 8pm, and runs until 28th May. More >>

Roger Hall’s Aladdin: The Pantomime

Friday, 4 November 2011, 1:12 pm | Circa Theatre

A musical, magical, spectacular treat that keeps young and old entertained and laughing, Aladdin is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season. In the best of panto traditions Aladdin has hilarious topical jokes, comic antics, bright lively music, ... More >>

Circa Theatre reaches blind audience with Roger Hall hit

Friday, 16 September 2011, 12:35 pm | Circa Theatre

Circa Theatre in Wellington is reaching a new audience with its first audio-described performance of Roger Hall’s hit comedy Four Flat Whites in Italy on 5 October – a performance that’s been welcomed by blind and vision impaired people. More >>

Roger Hall’s ‘Four Flat Whites in Italy’

Thursday, 25 August 2011, 12:26 pm | Circa Theatre

Roger Hall's hugely successful, sell-out hit comedy returns - just in time to provide a fun night full of laughs to add to the excitement of the Rugby World Cup. FOUR FLAT WHITES IN ITALY is the perfect night out for friends, family and out-of town ... More >>

'Eight' at Circa Theatre

Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 5:51 pm | Circa Theatre

Eight is all about firsts for Circa Theatre; it is the first time that the outcome of each performance depends solely on the discretion of the audience, who have the opportunity to vote for their cast ahead of time at www.eight-circa.com or at the ... More >>

When The Rain Stops Falling

Friday, 15 July 2011, 3:57 pm | Circa Theatre

A fish falls from the sky. It flops at the feet of a man in a threadbare suit. Unusual, given that the man is in Alice Springs, surrounded by desert. More >>

Play: When The Rain Stops Falling, Opening 30 July

Friday, 15 July 2011, 3:04 pm | Circa Theatre

A fish falls from the sky. It flops at the feet of a man in a threadbare suit. Unusual, given that the man is in Alice Springs, surrounded by desert. Miraculous, even, because it is 2039 and fish are almost extinct. But the man, Gabriel York, does not believe ... More >>

EIGHT lives. SIX choices. YOUR night.

Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 12:30 pm | Circa Theatre

With eight brilliantly observed and sharply told monologues by eight distinct and unforgettable characters, Eight is a dynamic and interactive theatre event that gives the audience the chance to choose their cast of six for each performance, before ... More >>

Meet The Churchills at CIRCA

Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 11:00 am | Circa Theatre

LOVE, LIES AND LUNCHEON The funny, fractious Churchill family exposed – not quite their ‘Finest Hour’. It’s 1962 – the Beatles have their first hit, James Bond his first film – and Randolph Churchill is holding a luncheon party to celebrate ... More >>

The BEATGIRLS Present: BEATCAMP!

Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 9:55 am | Circa Theatre

Get Ready for a Beating. The BeatGirls are back at Circa Theatre with a show designed to beat the recession, entertain the troops and thoroughly cheer up the nation! Captivating audiences with their witty banter, tight choreography and fabulous costumes The BeatGirls ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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