Performing Arts / December 2008
January 2009 | November 2008-
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New Season at Downstage
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- Downstage Theatre is one of Wellington's oldest and best, next year will mark it's 45th birthday. Downstage has always been an avid supporter of great theatre and the up and comers. I have seen some amazing plays at Downstage this year, such as Bare and On the conditions and possibilities of Helen Clark taking me as her young lover. Judging by the line-up for the first half of 2009, Downstag
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12 theatrical events to stir the senses and get your blood pumping!
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- Downstage Theatre is excited to announce its programme for the first half of 2009. After a very successful year with seven Chapman Tripp Awards for productions staged at Downstage, the 2009 Season One Showcase “Get your blood pumping!” offers another season of unique performing arts experiences at the theatre. The programme enters the festival spirit by showcasing a broad range of productions, legendary performances and exciting new works.
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Hannah Playhouse, 12, Cambridge Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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And the award goes to
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- After a wonderful ceremony at the Wellington Town Hall last night Downstage is proud to congratulate the 2008 CHAPMAN TRIPP THEATRE AWARD Winners, especially the following ones: Downstage Theatre Award for the Most Promising Male Newcomer of the Year Arthur Meek - On the Conditions and Possibilities of Helen Clark Taking Me as Her Young Lover
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Hannah Playhouse, 12, Cambridge Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Valve has closed it's doors.
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- Since late November, internet forums have been full of speculation, some grief and lots of "where will we go now" over the news of Valve Bar unexpectedly closing it's doors. Valve, on Vivian Street, was notorious in Wellington for being the bar that bands started out at, it avidly supported local bands and the underground, with punk and metal being the staple genres you would hear coming ou
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