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Leading British Playwright to Work in NZ Cities

Monday, 12 December 2005, 1:59 pm | Playmarket

Leading British playwright and Royal Court playwriting teacher Simon Stephens will visit Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin in February and present his exciting new play to New Zealand audiences. More >>

Pasifika Playwrights Development Forum

Thursday, 15 September 2005, 3:51 pm | Playmarket

Tena Koutou, Talofa Lava, Fakalofa Atu, Kiaorana Malo e Lelei, Taloha ni, Ni Sa Bula. Pasifika Greetings to all More >>

The Fourth 2005 ADAM Playreading

Thursday, 8 September 2005, 3:23 pm | Playmarket

The Fourth 2005 ADAM Playreading 3pm this Sunday, 11th September, at Downstage Theatre ­ tickets $6 on the day. The BRIGHT SEA by Vanessa Rhodes More >>

The Second 2005 ADAM Playreading

Thursday, 25 August 2005, 12:18 am | Playmarket

Don’t miss this chance to be present at the first public showing of Lonely Heart; a musical based on the true story of the notorious Lonely Heart Killers in 1940s America. More >>

The Ninth Adam Playreadings

Tuesday, 9 August 2005, 4:29 pm | Playmarket

Organised by Downstage Theatre Society, Playmarket and Downstage Theatre with the support of the Adam Foundation. Tickets $6.00 door sales only from 2.30pm on day of performance. Now in its ninth year, the Adam Playreading Series has become a central ... More >>

New Director for Playmarket

Thursday, 26 May 2005, 2:54 pm | Playmarket

The Executive Board of Playmarket, New Zealand’s playwright agency and playwright and script development organisation, announce the appointment of a new Director for the organisation, Mark Amery. More >>

Winners Of Young Playwrights Competition Announced

Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 4:00 pm | Playmarket

Six exciting young playwrights have been singled out in Playmarket’s Eighth New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition, an event that has established itself as an important stepping stone in the development of new writers for our theatre. More >>

Flip the Script!

Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 2:49 pm | Playmarket

Ever wanted to put your vision up on stage but were scared off by all that ‘playwright’ business? Here’s your chance. If you’re aged 15 to 25 and live North of Taupo you’re invited to write a five minute play for Flip the Script, with successful applicants ... More >>

Pasifika Playwrights Development Forum 2005

Friday, 14 January 2005, 10:49 am | Playmarket

Four new Pacific Island and Maori plays and playwrights feature as part of the Celebrate Pasifika festival this year, presented as works in progress on Saturday March 11. More >>

Applications Invited For Playwrights

Thursday, 16 December 2004, 4:31 pm | Playmarket

Tena Koutou, Talofa Lava, Fakalofa Atu, Kiaorana Malo e Lelei, Taloha ni, Ni Sa Bula. Pasifika Greetings to all We would be grateful if you could pass on this information to those who'll appreciate it. More >>

Pacific Island and Maori Playwrights Opportunity

Wednesday, 14 July 2004, 12:59 am | Playmarket

Playmarket and Auckland City Council are thrilled to be able to offer four new and existing Maori and Pacific Island writers the opportunity to create and develop their new plays as part of our upcoming More >>

Aotearoa Playwrights Conference 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004, 3:42 pm | Playmarket

Dear all, Please find below details of the public programme for this important national arts development event in Hamilton in just under a month. For the full programme, biographies of the national and international participants, or more details please ... More >>

Writers Group And Monthly Playwright Swap Meet

Thursday, 26 February 2004, 1:51 pm | Playmarket

Wellington's playwright group starts up again on Monday at 6.30pm here at Playmarket but this year we also welcome all to pop in as they see fit fortnightly or for monthly sessions which involve guests providing a sharing of skills and experience. See below ... More >>

NZ Playwright Nominated for Prestigious Prize

Wednesday, 3 December 2003, 9:05 am | Playmarket

Wellington playwright Jean Betts is a finalist in The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize with her 2003 play The Collective. More >>

No Name returns triumphant from the Melbourne

Wednesday, 29 October 2003, 1:41 pm | Playmarket

No Name returns triumphant from the Melbourne Fringe Festival clutching the coveted Golden Gnome of Best Comedy! More >>

Aotearoa Playwrights Conference 2003 - Programme

Tuesday, 19 August 2003, 4:41 pm | Playmarket

Brought to you by Playmarket, in association with Creative New Zealand, UNITEC, British Council and Radio New Zealand. With major funding from Creative New Zealand More >>

Faith by Tom McCrory - Reading This Sunday

Monday, 30 June 2003, 2:50 pm | Playmarket

Tom McCrory's Faith is a powerful and poetic new work for the stage, from a writer being introduced to Wellington audiences for the first time. More >>

Stephanie Johnson Playreading This Sunday

Tuesday, 24 June 2003, 4:20 pm | Playmarket

This Sunday at 4pm for only $6 Downstage Theatre Society, Playmarket and Downstage Theatre Present a Rehearsed Reading of More >>

Vincent O'Sullivan reading - Yellow Brides

Monday, 16 June 2003, 1:13 pm | Playmarket

A contemporary New Zealand tragedy with its eye on our relationship to Asia and big business, Yellow Brides is a welcome return to the stage for this outstanding and versatile writer whose previous plays include Shuriken, Billy and Casement. More >>

Young Playwright Winners Announced

Tuesday, 10 June 2003, 2:26 pm | Playmarket

Eight young playwrights have been singled out in the Seventh New Zealand Young Playwrights Competition, an event that has established itself as an important stepping stone in the development of new writers for our theatre. Organised by script development ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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