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Prepare for a Legendary night.

25 Jul 2016
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Legendary Divas Preview 26 July 27 July – 20 August Starring Ali Harper and Michael Nicholas Williams   Quiet please, there’s a woman up there She’s been honest through her songs Long before your consciousness was raised Ah doesn’t that deserve a...

Iconic Kisses

11 Jul 2016
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Stage Kiss had a total of 37 onstage kisses most of which are done between the two main characters “He” and “She.” We decided to have a little look at Kisses over time and here were the top kisses that stuck out in our mind as the most memorable.   Titanic Who could forget...

Mexican Meal Deals in Wellington

05 Jul 2016
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WARM UP WINTER WITH FRIDA KAHLO IN WELLINGTON LA CASA AZUL – INSPIRED BY THE WRITINGS OF FRIDA KAHLO is a stunning new production on stage at Circa Theatre. It celebrates the life, love and art of Frida Kahlo and runs until 23 July. The production has created a “Frida...

What to do this School Holidays?

04 Jul 2016
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School holidays Top 5 things to do! The school holidays are fast approaching with the rain and windy winter weather. As we all know summer months are excellent for children to be home when there is so much to do. Parks, picnic, beaches, pools, camping, tramping or just letting...

Meet the “Stage Kiss” Cast!

28 Jun 2016
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        DANIELLE MASON – Danielle completed her Bachelor of Performing Arts from Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School in 2002 and has since worked extensively on stage, screen and radio. She also has a BA in English Literature and Drama from Waikato University....

Frida Kahlo celebrations in Wellington and Palmerston North

22 Jun 2016
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La Casa Azul director Lyndee-Jane Rutherford, designer Ian Harman and Star Kali Kopae wanted to delve deeper into the artistic world of Frida Kahlo, so they made the journey from Wellington to Palmerston North for the Te Manawa Frida Kahlo Photographic Exhibition.  ...

Kiss, Tell and Win: Share your Stage Kiss

20 Jun 2016
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Stage Kiss opens on the 2 July in Circa One. In preparation for this stunning comedy we are giving away some tickets (for shows between the 5 – 7 of July). We want to hear any funny theatrical moments or awkward/embarrassing date night stories. Send us a short paragraph to...

Stage Kiss 101 – A Practical Assessment

17 Jun 2016
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One of the hottest new plays is about to hit the stage at Circa Theatre so we though you had all better be well educated.    For those of us who have never had to (or are never likely to, but would secretly love to) do a Stage Kiss, here are a few tips… No one likes to be...

Masking the Bard: Othello re imagined

15 Jun 2016
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SolOTHELLO Created and performaed by Regan Taylor Directed by Craig Geenty Produced by Te Rēhia Theatre Company 15 – 18 June 2016   SolOTHELLO is a solo performance adapted from Shakespeare’s Othello that came to life not out of love of the bard but through a need to...

BOLD THEATRE. FRESH DANCE. MANA MĀORI. KIA MAU.

09 Jun 2016
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  Warming the winter month of June with a spellbinding celebration of indigenous theatre and dance from Māori and Pacific artists – join us, in Te Whānganui-a-tara, at the head of the fish, Te Ika a Māui, Wellington as eight companies performing eight productions over...

The Other Kiwi

01 Jun 2016
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  A heartfelt and personal look at the forgotten men behind the 1953 Everest ascent.   Writer of Everest Untold Gareth Davies explains the questions and theories that acted as inspiration for his 5th Play.   “I was born in February 1953 and at that time...

For the Love of Austen!

19 May 2016
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Promise and Promiscuity A New Musical by Jane Austen and Penny Ashton.   3 May – 21 May FINAL SHOW Sunday May 22nd 4.30pm!!!! Penny Ashton’s hilarious one woman show has swept through Circa Two in a tidal wave of chuckles and wit! The last week has been so...

A Poetic Monologue of Shakespeare’s Life

17 May 2016
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  This is the story of Anne Hathaway – the unsung hero in Williams Shakespeare’s life, left behind with three young children while her husband, eight years her junior, and pursued his theatrical dream. After the funeral, as Anne opens Shakespeare’s will, her memory...

The Cast of Lear – Part 2

10 May 2016
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King Lear opens THIS WEEK! Let’s meet the second half of the cast!     STEPHEN PAPPS as Kent Kent is the loyal dog to the king – and dogged he is. He is true to Lear even when at odds with him. A true servant yet a maverick. He is brave and strong: “I...

The Cast of Lear- Part 1

05 May 2016
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With King Lear Opening on 14 May we thought it would be a great idea for you to meet the cast. We sat the actors down and asked them for and comment and character quote. Enjoy.       RAY HENWOOD as King Lear  ‘It is a great thrill to play Lear with such a...

The Return of Katherine…

18 Apr 2016
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Joyful & Triumphant is a very welcome return to the stage for Katherine McRae, after many years away. John Smythe Theatreview   Katherine hasn’t been on stage for 11 years. What has she been up to?   Eleven years ago, in 2005, I played Dot in Downstage’s...

YES! – the art of Improvisation

10 Apr 2016
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As part of the Professional Development at my local primary school I have been training the teachers in using drama in the classroom. As part of this I have been running classes over  the various age bands.  It is such a pleasure to see children aged from 5 to 11 embracing...

Who Is Hyde?

07 Apr 2016
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Jekyll & Hyde 19 March – 16 April Circa Two   If you’re yet to get your sexy French fix, you still have until 16 April to let Jekyll & Hyde satisfy your darkest urges at Circa Two. Critics and audiences alike have been singing the praises of this “high-octane,...

Joyful memories – Linda Wilson looks back

30 Mar 2016
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Linda Wilson reminisces about her time with the original production of Joyful & Triumphant.  Whenever I’m giving a tour of Circa Theatre I’m often asked what my favourite production has been. The answer is easy: Joyful & Triumphant, which I worked on as Stage...

Back Again! Joyful & Triumphant take 2

20 Mar 2016
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Three Actors return as cast members, this time playing different roles, in Joyful & Triumphant – together with their original scripts!    Jane Waddell, Catherine Downes, Michele Amas   How do you feel about being back working together on Joyful & Triumphant? JANE...
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