Downstage Theatre newsitems

• • Q&A with Adam 'Blue' Page...

    • 30 Nov 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • This December 9, our favourite South Australian-turned-Wellingtonian Adam Page collaborates with the exceptional Stroma New Music Ensemble for a night of blues-inspired works. Adam's multi-instrument and looping experience mark him as one of the most creative musicians working in Wellington, and Stroma is New Zealand’s largest and most flexible chamber ensemble, comprising mostly players from the NZSO.
    • Accepted 136 months ago
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • PechaKucha Night - Oct 26

    • 24 Oct 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • PechaKucha is back - the worldwide rapid-fire presentation phenomenon, (20 slides for 20 seconds each), returns to Downstage, this time with an open theme, meaning topics covered can range from dance, to travel, to online start-up...and this time, our very own CEO Hilary Beaton takes the stage with a presentation of some long hidden secrets from her past entitled: My Life in Hair.
    • Accepted 137 months ago
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    • events

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • 'The Thought Exchange' (Free Entry)

    • 11 Sep 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • The Thought Exchange is an experiment by Downstage Resident Company, A Slightly Isolated Dog, in creating theatre that connects to and collaborates with the community in new and innovative ways. CONVERSATIONS STILL TO COME: Wellington’s Geology and Earthquakes Tuesday 11 September at 6.00pm Thursday 13 September at 6.00pm Settlement of Wellington, its history and architecture and the relationship between Maori and Pakeha. Saturday 15 September at 4.30pm Thursday 20 September at 6:00pm
    • Accepted 139 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • events

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • What is 'The Thought Exchange'?

    • 31 Aug 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • The Thought Exchange is an experiment by Downstage Resident Company, A Slightly Isolated Dog, in creating theatre that connects to and collaborates with the community in new and innovative ways. The company's Artistic Director Leo Gene Peters gave us some insight into the aims and processes involved in this project...
    • Accepted 139 months ago
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Dave Armstrong on growing up...

    • 12 Jul 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • One of New Zealand's finest dramatic and comedic storytellers, Dave Armstrong has written for stage, screen and print. We put it to Dave that his new play with Capital E: National Theatre for Children, Magnolia Street (25 & 28 July at Downstage) - was the latest example - following the likes of Niu Sila, Bro' Town and Seven Periods With Mr. Gormsby - of his work exploring the experience of growing up. Here's what he had to say about those days when your neighbourhood is your world and anything is possible...
    • Accepted 141 months ago
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • We're Open for Open Day!

    • 23 May 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Wellington Open Day is your chance to discover Downstage this Sunday 27 May between 10am and 5pm. Get behind the scenes and explore back stage, climb up to the lighting grid, operate the control desk or just hear some of the stories from Downstage’s long history.
    • Accepted 142 months ago
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    • events

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Grant Tilly 1937-2012

    • 11 Apr 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • We were saddened to learn today of the passing of Grant Tilly. Our thoughts and condolences are with Grant’s family and friends. He will be missed by all of us in the industry, and all who have enjoyed his work throughout the last 50 years or more. From stage to screen Grant became one of this country’s most beloved actors. Grant was a part of Downstage from its very earliest years, making his first appearance in 1966 in show whose title alone was so controversial The Dominion newspaper refused to publish it. You’ll Come to Love Your Sperm Test went on to play to more than 5000 Wellingtonians.
    • Accepted 144 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • obituaries

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • How you can be a part of Live at Six

    • 11 Apr 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Accepted 144 months ago
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Special Offers: Live at Six

    • 30 Mar 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • We know you love a good deal, so if you’d like to save on the cost of tickets to Live at Six here’s how:
    • Accepted 144 months ago
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Summer Shakespeare: Twelfth Night

    • 1 Feb 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • For tickets to the Summer Shakespeare production of Twelfth Night, please click here.
    • Accepted 146 months ago
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Drown Installation - Free Entry!

    • 24 Jan 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Artist Amy Audubon’s installation Drown is designed to be an intimate experience that unfolds in stages. To fully experience Drown, Audobon invites you to first visit this website and watch a short video. The music in the short is the work of Grayson Gilmour. who, in 2010 became the first new artist signed to the relaunched Flying Nun label. You have the opportunity to respond in words to the film, and those words are incorporated into the video installation itself, which is open to view here at Downstage between 5-7pm every day.
    • Accepted 146 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • exhibitions

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • On the passing of Ben Hana

    • 17 Jan 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • On 15 Jan our Courtenay Pl neighbour Ben Hana, more commonly known as Blanket Man or Brother, passed away at Wellington Hospital. In the days since an impromptu ‘shrine’ has appeared on the wall of the ANZ building where Ben was most commonly seen over the last few years. The shrine, like Ben, is destined to become controversial. Simultaneously creative and destructive, as it spreads over the faux-grecian façade of the bank questions and conflicts will arise as to whether it should be left alone, or washed clean. A fitting tribute, and one that would’ve no doubt amused the man himself.
    • Accepted 147 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • obituaries
    • blanket-man

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • 'Michael James Manaia' in 5 words

    • 17 Jan 2012
    • Downstage Theatre
    • John Broughton's Michael James Manaia from Taki Rua will be the first production at Downstage in 2012, as part of the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
    • Accepted 147 months ago
    • Automatically tagged as:
    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • 2012 Gift Vouchers

    • 16 Dec 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • We know it can be tricky to find that perfect gift – for a friend, colleague or family member who appears to have everything, or need nothing. We can help with this conundrum.
    • Accepted 148 months ago
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • 10 Reasons you should see Carnival Hound tonight

    • 4 Nov 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Are you thinking dance/theatre is probably not your thing? Are you thinking you probably won’t “get” contemporary dance like Carnival Hound? Well, we think you're probably wrong. Here’s ten reasons you should catch the show tonight:
    • Accepted 149 months ago
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Midnight in Paris - Movie Night fundraiser

    • 3 Oct 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • The Downstage Theatre Society was the group who first put Downstage on its feet back in 1964, and they've stood alongside us ever since. Next Monday 10 Oct they are holding a special advance fundraiser screening of Woody Allen's new film Midnight in Paris at the Penthouse Cinema in Brooklyn. With an ensemble cast including Owen Wilson, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody and Marion Cotillard, this is Allen at his best, funny, insightful and with a touch of magic at work, as he explores his abiding themes of love and neuroses in the City of Light.
    • Accepted 150 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • brooklyn
    • events
    • cinema

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Voices of support

    • 28 Sep 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • We've been heartened and humbled by the messages of support and goodwill we've received over the last week. As we set to work over the next few months revitalising and strengthening our theatre ahead of 2012, knowing our community is behind us is vital. We have a number of events and initiatives planned where those who have asked how you can help will be able to make a real difference. In the meantime, we'd like to share some of the kind words we've received.
    • Accepted 150 months ago
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    • downstage-funding

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Meet the Artist with Te Radar

    • 19 Sep 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Te Radar's 6:30pm performance of Eating the Dog on Tues 20 Sep will be followed by our regular Meet The Artist audience question-and-answer forum. Our Special Guest Moderator is no stranger to the fascinating qualities of our historical curiosities. He's Te Papa CEO Michael Houlihan (pictured). The discussion between these two avid history lovers should be lively, and you can be a part of it!
    • Accepted 150 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • events
    • te-papa

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Questions & Answers on Downstage's future

    • 15 Sep 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • First and foremost, our current show, Te Radar's Eating the Dog is continuing as scheduled and tickets are selling fast. This is a hilarious and fascinating show that all New Zealanders should see, and bring a visitor from overseas. Below is the full text of Downstage's media statement released this morning, followed by answers to some questions that we have received.
    • Accepted 151 months ago
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    • downstage-funding

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Downstage Statement on CNZ Funding Announcement

    • 1 Sep 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Downstage Theatre Trust is pleased to have been offered on-going funding by Creative New Zealand (CNZ) as part of CNZ’s Arts Development Investment (Toi Uru Kahikatea) Programme.
    • Accepted 151 months ago
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    • downstage-funding

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Our Brand New Name!

    • 28 Jul 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • No - we haven't changed the name of the theatre! Our first floor bar has had a makeover thanks to Massey University design student Brit O’Hara and mentor Debra DeLorenzo, with help of generous donations from our supporters, and funds raised from last year's Flourish scarf auction. After much thought, discussion and suggestions it has been officially christened: The ½.
    • Accepted 152 months ago
    • Tagged as:
    • bars

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Submissions for programming 2013 open

    • 21 Jul 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • At Downstage we want to connect great ideas with audiences. We’re interested in is the thinking behind your project and what you’re trying to achieve. Let’s see if we can make it happen.
    • Submitted by tonytw1
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    • theatre

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Meet the Artists with Grant Robertson (MP)

    • 11 Jul 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Tuesday 19 July, following the 6:30pm performance, we will present a Meet the Artists forum with the cast and creative team from Awhi Tapu. Our special Guest Moderator for that evening's audience Q&A is Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson.
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Submissions for programming 2013 open

    • 30 Jun 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • At Downstage we want to connect great ideas with audiences. We’re interested in is the thinking behind your project and what you’re trying to achieve. Let’s see if we can make it happen. Our mandate is to present the best contemporary performance NZ has to offer. Our audiences are discerning, diverse and intelligent. We pride ourselves on contributing to the ecology of the performing arts sector by providing a platform for artists to grow artistically and sustainably.
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Keith Quinn at Meet the Artists Tues 21

    • 15 Jun 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • The Classic Rugby Combination

    • 10 Jun 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • Nothing goes with watching a game of rugby like a cold beer and hot pie. This season, when you come to C'mon Black! you'll be able to enjoy a mouthwatering version of this rugby club favourite. Thanks to our mates at Tuatara Breweries we've matched a hearty steak pie with a crisp Tuatara Pilsener for a very special price of $10.
    • Submitted by tonytw1
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    • tuatara

    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Season Two 2011 sneak preview!

    • 1 Jun 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Sign Language Interpreted C'mon Black! Jun 25

    • 11 May 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • We believe in making our work accessible to our community. Last year we received funding to purchase a set of telemagnetic receivers to support users of digital hearing aids in accessing the hearing loop audio in the theatre. This June we’re going one step further. With the help of the Wellington City Council we have scheduled a sign language-interpreted performance of Roger Hall’s C’mon Black!.
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • Celebration of a Life

    • 5 May 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
    • This Saturday 7 May from 4pm we will host a celebration of the life and work of Tim Eliott, actor, director and founding artistic director of Downstage. We extend an open invitation to all. A tribute will take place in the auditorium form 4pm, followed by an opportunity to enjoy a drink and continue sharing stories in our bar afterwards.
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  

• • A herd of Elephants at Wellington Zoo?!

    • 4 May 2011
    • Downstage Theatre
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    Downstage Theatre, Cambridge Terrace, Mt. Victoria, Wellington, Wellington Region, 6011, New Zealand
  
  
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