https://wellington.gen.nz/texture+theatre Items tagged with Texture and Theatre. http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/12/07/wolf-s-liar-1-december-circa-theatre.aspx This month, Circa Theatre plays host to a gripping and beautifully intelligent female monologue, the Wolf’s Lair, from the acclaimed Almost a Bird Theatre Collective. reviews theatre performingarts blogs Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/12/07/wolf-s-liar-1-december-circa-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-12-06T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2009/11/02/downstage-is-45-years-young.aspx This November will mark Downstage’s 45th birthday - that's right, FOURTY FIVE. theatre performingarts blogs Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2009/11/02/downstage-is-45-years-young.aspx Texture 2009-11-01T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/09/25/samuel-f-scott-20-september-downstage-theatre.aspx There was a relaxed atmosphere inside the Downstage Theatre for Samuel F Scott’s intimate Soundstage performance. theatre reviews performingarts blogs Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/09/25/samuel-f-scott-20-september-downstage-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-09-25T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/09/21/good-night-the-end-11-september-downstage-theatre.aspx The capacity crowd at the opening night of Jo Randerson’s Good Night – The End was a testament to the reputation that Randerson, and her production company Barbarian Productions, had cultivated over the years… or perhaps the slightly unnerving publicity stint that saw grim reapers, courtesy of the Binge Culture Collective, wander round town… theatre reviews performingarts blogs Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/09/21/good-night-the-end-11-september-downstage-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-09-20T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/09/12/where-are-you-my-only-one-5-september-circa.aspx I knew I had a romantic streak in me. theatre performingarts blogs Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/09/12/where-are-you-my-only-one-5-september-circa.aspx Texture 2009-09-12T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/08/07/le-sud-5-august-downstage-theatre.aspx Opening nights always take a while to get cooking. theatre performingarts blogs Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/08/07/le-sud-5-august-downstage-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-08-07T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/07/23/the-woolshed-sessions-19-july-7pm-downstage-theatre.aspx The creative octuplet that is The Woolshed Sessions merged their artistic talents once again to perform to an adoring Wellington audience last Sunday night, as part of Downstage Theatre’s new monthly music night. theatre performingarts blogs Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/07/23/the-woolshed-sessions-19-july-7pm-downstage-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-07-22T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/07/15/entertaining-mr-sloane-4-july-circa-theatre.aspx Entertaining Mr Sloane is the work of English playwright Joe Orton and is often touted as an immoral and scandalous black comedy that shocks audiences by its crude sexual themes and calculating heartlessness. theatre performingarts blogs Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/07/15/entertaining-mr-sloane-4-july-circa-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2009/07/02/ravenous-for-theatre.aspx Then head along to the BATS theatre and check out the annual Young & Hungry Festival, which is set to kick off on the 10th July!This year is the fifteenth birthday of this unique festival that seeks to support budding theatre-types in all aspects of the industry, from acting to design to marketing to backstage crew. theatre performingarts blogs Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2009/07/02/ravenous-for-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-07-02T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/06/17/the-raft-12-june-downstage-theatre.aspx The Downstage Theatre was almost unrecognisable as I took my seat in the light-dimmed room to watch The Raft. Laid out before me was an impressive cross-section of a bach, complete with wood-panelled floors and walls. There were thin branches of dead bracken hanging from the ceiling and a cute pot-belly stove tucked in a corner. This clever set-design, along with intelligent lighting and sound, set the scene for an incredibly moving piece of theatre that I cannot recommend highly enough. theatre performingarts blogs Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/06/17/the-raft-12-june-downstage-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-06-17T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/06/07/othello-polynesia-2-june-downstage-theatre.aspx It was too often a case of missed opportunities and uneven performances for the opening night of Othello Polynesia.  Not to say that there weren’t any highlights amongst this modern retelling of an ancient story.  But when you’re taking more interest in the funnier parts of such a classic drama, it’s obvious something’s a bit lacking in terms of the production and its respective players. theatre performingarts blogs Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/06/07/othello-polynesia-2-june-downstage-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-06-07T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/05/15/blood-wedding-9-may-circa-theatre.aspx Knives, pistols, gang warfare, love, betrayal, revenge, murder… yip… Blood Wedding is a powerfully gripping and passionate piece of theatre that keeps you captivated right to the last minute. theatre performingarts blogs Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/reviews/archive/2009/05/15/blood-wedding-9-may-circa-theatre.aspx Texture 2009-05-15T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/12/23/new-season-at-downstage.aspx 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 theatre performingarts blogs Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/12/23/new-season-at-downstage.aspx Texture 2008-12-23T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/09/17/stab-2008.aspx BATS' annual STAB season is around the corner. STAB is about showcasing new and innovative theatre in ways that haven't been done before, it began in 1995 and since then, has featured pieces by Taika Cohen, Jemaine Clement and Jo Randerson. This year, BATS have two productions, Heat and Apollo 13, two very different plays, but both innovative in how the audience will be made to feel. events theatre performingarts blogs Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/09/17/stab-2008.aspx Texture 2008-09-17T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/07/02/a-performance-of-elemental-proportions.aspx Being rather old-school, I have quite the longstanding love for all things involving fire and brimstone. If you like a little raging inferno in your entertainment diet, then look no further than the return of drumming sensations, Strike, as they bring the thunder with their apocalyptic new show ‘Elemental,’ starting on the 3rd of July at Downstage theatre. theatre performingarts blogs Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/07/02/a-performance-of-elemental-proportions.aspx Texture 2008-07-02T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/06/18/young-and-hungry-opens-this-week.aspx This Friday the Young and Hungry festival of new works opens at BATS. Young & Hungry started life in 1994 at BATS as a series of one act plays designed to give young people, aged between 15-25 years, the opportunity to partake in a professional theatre environment under the direction of professional theatre practitioners. events theatre performingarts blogs Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/06/18/young-and-hungry-opens-this-week.aspx Texture 2008-06-17T00:00:00Z http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/05/28/songs-of-hollow-hill.aspx If you are looking for something a little bit different to do this week, then I can highly recommend that you get along to Happy to see Songs of Hollow Hill. Happy is the perfect wintery venue; warm, cozy and intimate and this show is one not to be missed. A combination of deliciously insane gypsy songs and theatre performed by two extremely talented Toi Whakaari grads. events theatre performingarts blogs Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://texture.co.nz/blogs/news/archive/2008/05/28/songs-of-hollow-hill.aspx Texture 2008-05-28T00:00:00Z