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Downstage Theatre on Passing of Martyn Sanderson
Thursday, 15 October 2009, 5:20 pm | Downstage Theatre
It is with great sorrow that the Board, Staff and Members of Downstage Theatre, received news of the passing last night of founder and former director, Martyn Sanderson. Martyn was one of several visionary Wellingtonians who worked together in 1963 and ... More >>
Biography Of My Skin
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 11:03 am | Downstage Theatre
Biography of My Skin takes a life lived on stage and looks for the truth behind the face-paint. In this candid, autobiographical solo show, actor Miranda Harcourt sets out to tell her story as a working mother. But there’s a catch. The script is written ... More >>
Samuel Flynn Scott at Downstage - NZ’s Neil Young?
Monday, 7 September 2009, 11:37 am | Downstage Theatre
To complete the Soundstage trifecta following the success of The Woolshed Sessions and Little Bushman, Downstage presents Samuel Flynn Scott on 20 September. Scott, known to many as one of the main songwriters and front-man for local sensations Phoenix ... More >>
Premiere of Jo Randerson’s Good Night - The End
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 10:11 am | Downstage Theatre
Three Grim Reapers kill time in their dingy staff kitchen, grappling with the usual questions: “Who used my cup? Why is there never enough Milo? Is there anything to look forward to beyond this miserable present?” Add the pressure of a playboy ... More >>
The South Island ruled by the French?
Thursday, 16 July 2009, 10:30 am | Downstage Theatre
Le Sud, a new comedy by Dave Armstrong (Niu Sila, The Tutor, King and Country and Kia Ora Khalid) imagines what the present day would be like had the French settled the South Island in the late 1800s. “It’s très bien, très bien. This was pure ... More >>
Downstage launches Soundstage
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 3:06 pm | Downstage Theatre
Downstage launches Soundstage , an experiment in music presentation aimed at showcasing Wellington’s hottest bands. Tailored for fans that prefer not to do battle with late nights and intoxicated punters, Sunday evening Soundstage gigs are the perfect ... More >>
Impact meets improv, precision meets personality
Thursday, 25 June 2009, 2:21 pm | Downstage Theatre
Strike Percussion are regular performers at Downstage, most recently with their hugely popular shows Strike Elemental (2008) and Strike Soundsystem (2009 NZ Fringe Festival). Adam Page Solo was a hit at the 2009 NZ Fringe Festival winning ‘Best Music’ ... More >>
One year on… Open Industry Forum at Downstage
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 10:59 am | Downstage Theatre
Downstage Director Hilary Beaton will be holding an open forum at the Hannah Playhouse, Courtenay Place on Saturday 20 June from 2.30 – 4 pm. More >>
You’ve never seen Shakespeare like this before!
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 12:31 pm | Downstage Theatre
Othello Polynesia, a new take on the classic by the Black Friars is coming to Downstage in June. More >>
A Night with Beau Tyler:
Friday, 24 April 2009, 3:10 pm | Downstage Theatre
Ice cream commercial favourite Peter Feeney stars in an hour of self-help hysteria at Downstage Theatre for the NZ International Comedy Festival More >>
Pick of the Fringe: Opportunity for Poly-Zygotic
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 11:16 am | Downstage Theatre
Following the withdrawal of one of the original shows for Pick of the Fringe, Poly-Zygotic have seized the opportunity to fill the 6pm slot and work with acclaimed Samoan Actor and Director Nathaniel Lees to fine tune their show More >>
The Intricate Art of Actually Caring
Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 12:20 pm | Downstage Theatre
In the Intricate Art of Actually Caring, writer Eli Kent explores themes of masculinity, growing up, death and loss.More >>
From Moonlight to Spotlight
Friday, 3 April 2009, 12:42 pm | Downstage Theatre
Originally performed in Aro Valley’s Waimapihi Reserve, Three Spoon Theatre’s Fringe Festival show ‘A Most Outrageous Humbug’ is making the transition indoors for Pick of the Fringe at Downstage Theatre. More >>
From Moonlight to Spotlight
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 4:30 pm | Downstage Theatre
Originally performed in Aro Valley’s Waimapihi Reserve, Three Spoon Theatre’s Fringe Festival show ‘A Most Outrageous Humbug’ is making the transition indoors for Pick of the Fringe at Downstage Theatre. More >>
Who will follow the path of the Conchords?
Thursday, 26 March 2009, 2:53 pm | Downstage Theatre
With Pick of the Fringe, Downstage continues a successful collaboration with the NZ Fringe Festival to showcase outstanding new talent on stage. Whose career will take off next? More >>
Candle power for Earth Hour at Downstage Theatre
Tuesday, 24 March 2009, 3:53 pm | Downstage Theatre
All non-essential lighting will be turned off at Downstage for Earth Hour on Sat 28th March. More >>
Edinburgh Fringe smash hit musical with 14 puppets
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 12:30 pm | Downstage Theatre
“Filthy, frenetic and gloriously funny. This joyful romp has got cult stage hit written all over it.” (Chortle) After a total sell-out season to rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Sammy J in the Forest of Dreams premieres at Wellington’s ... More >>
Just one hour can change your life!
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 12:26 pm | Downstage Theatre
Ice cream commercial favourite Peter Feeney stars in an hour of self-help hysteria at Downstage Theatre for the NZ International Comedy Festival More >>
Ginette McDonald returns by popular demand
Friday, 27 February 2009, 5:13 pm | Downstage Theatre
The hilarious one woman tour de force is back for a limited season at Downstage Theatre. More >>
Bravery and fame have many resting places
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 3:16 pm | Downstage Theatre
Taki Rua Productions’ Strange Resting Places brings stories of humanity and survival from the Māori Battalion in Italy to Downstage More >>
