SHOWS AT A GLANCE Kauhau 6 – 12 June National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M¯atauranga o Aotearoa
Earthquakes in London
Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre is an accessible venue.
15 – 24 August Te Whaea (Theatre)
Go Solo 2013
Te Kura Toi Whakaari O Aotearoa: New Zealand Drama School
2 – 12 October Te Whaea (SEEyD Space)
Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand Phone: +64 4 381 9251
First Years’ Solo Showings
Fax: +64 4 389 4996
23 – 26 October Te Whaea
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A Dream Play
2O13 SEASON
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24 October – 2 November Te Whaea (Theatre) Rebecca Mora, ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ 2011, photo by Philip Merry
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KAUHAU
A DREAM PLAY By August Strindberg, directed by John Bolton
6 – 12 June
A new version by Caryl Churchill, from the
All information is correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.
EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON
translation by Charlotte Barslund
By Mike Bartlett, directed by Jonathon Hendry
24 October – 2 November
15 – 24 August
August Strindberg’s ‘A Dream Play’ imitates the disjointed
Centred on the lives and loves of three sisters, Mike Bartlett’s
yet seemingly logical shape of a dream. Time and place
play explores environmental collapse, corporate greed, our
Kauhau marks the ongoing collaboration between Toi Whakaari
do not exist, the imagination runs riot, weaving its own
ability to adapt to an uncertain future and the destruction,
and the National Library of New Zealand and is facilitated
patterns based on flimsy interpretations of reality: memories,
and potential redemption, of a father’s relationship with his
by Toi Whakaari staff in partnership with staff from the
experiences, absurdities and improvisations. When the torment
children. Described by the Daily Telegraph’s Charles Spencer
National Library.
is at its worst, the moment of awakening comes and reconciles
as “the theatrical equivalent of a thrilling roller-coaster ride”
the dreamer with reality, which, regardless of how painful it
Earthquakes in London was first performed in 2010 at the
might be, is a joy compared to the agonies of the dream.
National Theatre in London.
This year our students are collaborating with the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M¯atauranga o Aotearoa to create three evocative site-specific performances exploring the stories, collections and spaces available within this site of national significance.
We are delighted to have acclaimed director John Bolton at Toi
Times: 6.30 & 8.30pm (no show Sunday)
Whakaari. John will be leading workshops with Toi students in
Tickets: Koha Donation (but booking required)
March and July as part of the development of this play.
Venue: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna M¯atauranga o Aotearoa
Times: 7pm, Schools’ matinee Wednesday 21 August 12.30pm (no show Sunday) Tickets: $25 full, $15 concessions
Times: 7pm, Schools’ matinees Saturday 26 & Wednesday
Venue: Te Whaea (Theatre)
30 October 12.30pm (no show Sunday) Tickets: $25 full, $15 concessions Antony Goodin, ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ 2011, photo by Philip Merry
Venue: Te Whaea (Theatre)
Sam Wang ‘Go Solo: Ping Pong Death Match’ 2012, photo by Philip Merry
GO SOLO 2O13 2 – 12 October
FIRST YEARS SOLO SHOWINGS 23 – 26 October
The Go Solo season is our annual collection of new solo works created and performed by the third year acting students,
Our first year acting students take centre stage for the
supported by Technical and Management students. The rich
first time with their own solo season. What will be revealed
variety of individual perspectives and bold theatre make the
is a mystery but we can be pretty certain that they will be
solo season so entertaining and thought provoking, and for
unique, insightful, funny, poignant, sad and maybe a bit off
many of our acting graduates it is their stepping stone into
the wall as well!
professional theatre.
Times: Wednesday 6.30pm, Thursday & Friday 6.30pm & 8.30pm, Marathon Saturday 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Times: 6.30 & 8.30pm (no show Sunday). Marathon Saturday – all shows back to back! 2.30pm, 4.30pm, 6.30pm & 8.30pm
Tickets: Koha Donation
Tickets: $15 full, $10 concessions, $50 the lot!
Chelsea Bognuda ‘Manawa Pou’ 2009, photo by Stephen A’Court
TOI FILM
ACTORS MONOLOGUES
DESIGN EXHIBITION
COSTUME SHOWCASE
Friday 8 November
Friday 8 November
Wednesday 6 – Friday 8 November
Friday 8 November
Our annual film project, featuring final year students working
Collaborators, established practitioners and industry
A showing of stage and screen design work, independent
Our annual showcase featuring the major works of our
and learning in collaboration with a professional crew. This year:
representatives are invited to come and view solo work by
projects and collaborative cross-school production work that
graduating costumiers, plus other highlights from the year
‘The Incident’. Taking the easy road doesn’t always work out the
the graduating class of actors.
highlights our graduating students’ three years of learning.
including, millinery, corsetry, masks and some of the
way you would imagine... Three separate events are linked by a
costumes from recent Toi Whakaari productions.
desire to take the easy way out, with startling results.
Time: please check www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz for details Tickets: free
Time: please check www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz for details
Time: 10am – 4pm
Tickets: free
Tickets: free
Times: 5pm, 6.30 & 8pm Tickets: $10
TOI WHAKAARI
IMPORTANT DATES
2O13 SEASON
22 – 24 April
COSTUMIERS
In collaboration with the National Library of New Zealand
Workshops for prospective students Auditioning for Actors Sound Design
6 – 12 June Kauhau
Te Puna M¯atauranga o Aotearoa
DESIGNERS
22 – 25 July
TECHNICIANS
Workshops for prospective students Auditioning for Actors
ACTORS
Lighting Workshop
MANAGERS
22 – 26 July
DIRECTORS
Toi Whakaari Open Week Come and get a taste of life at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School
16 August Applications close for the Acting Programme in 2014
15 – 24 August Earthquakes in London By Mike Bartlett, directed by Jonathon Hendry
30 August Tertiary Open Day We’re open for visits and tours
2 – 7 September National Audition Tour Our team will be auditioning prospective students around the country
30 September Applications close for the Design, Technology, Performing Arts Management and Costume Construction Programmes in 2014
2 – 12 October Go Solo 2013
23 – 26 October First Years’ Solo Showings
24 October – 2 November A Dream Play By August Strindberg, directed by John Bolton
25 – 27 October Applicants’ Weekend
6 – 8 November Graduation Events: Costume Showcase, Design Exhibition, Actors’ Monologues and Toi Film
13 November Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Graduation
26 – 29 November Master Classes
27 – 31 January 2014 Summer Intensive
GENERAL INFORMATION
WORKSHOPS & TOURS
Applications
Auditioning for Actors
Open Week
Summer Intensive
22 – 24 April and 22 – 24 July
22 – 26 July
27 – 31 January 2014
Friday 16 August 2013. Design, Technical, Management and
A practical workshop giving young actors skills in auditioning
Come and get a taste of life at Toi Whakaari. You’ll have the
Whatever your previous experience, Summer Intensive offers
Costume course applications close on Monday 30 September.
for film, television, theatre and drama schools, including
opportunity to see everyday classes in action and participate
a focused environment where participants are encouraged to
There will be a nationwide audition tour from Monday 2 -
information about how to get the most out of an audition,
in workshops.
polish their craft. If you’re an aspiring designer, tech or actor, this
Saturday 7 September 2013.
preparation techniques and choosing the right piece. Work on
Applications for the Acting programme in 2014 close on
a mock theatre and screen audition and receive feedback from Te Whaea: National Dance and Drama Centre is an accessible venue. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any concerns about accessibility and
Time: 9.30 – 4.30 daily | Cost: $160 (per 3 day workshop)
Open Day 30 August
Sound Workshop
Named after the school’s first director, the Nola Millar Library
Time: 10am – 4pm, Tours at 10am, 1pm, 3pm Cost: Free (but booking essential)
22 – 24 April | Time: 9.30 – 4.30 daily | Cost: $160
is the most comprehensive specialist library of performing
Lighting Workshop
arts materials in New Zealand. The Nola Millar Library is open
22 – 25 July
to members of the public on payment of a subscription. Its
Master Classes
We offer group tours of our school, catering to your interests. You can also add a one hour workshop (depending on productions at a discounted rate. If you are a potential student, you can arrange a visit or a time to come in and watch a class. To register, or for more information about tours, workshops,
Professional development workshops. A range of one and
group bookings, Master Classes or the Summer Intensive, please email workshops@toiwhakaari.ac.nz
two day workshops in directing, design, acting, devising,
performing arts community.
lighting design and lighting operation. Learn how to create an
lighting, costume and much more. Our tutors will provide you
original lighting design from scratch and create a showing for
with inspiring and practical knowledge, as well as skills to
friends and family.
enhance your abilities and put into practice yourself. Share
Time: 9.30 – 4.30 daily | Cost: $160
Tours
26 – 29 November
A workshop giving young technicians the basics of practical
Online catalogue: www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz
surrounded by other passionate collaborators. Suitable for 16+.
tutor availability). You can bring a group to see one of our
searchable online catalogue is an invaluable resource to the Contact: +64 4 381 9219 | Email: library@toiwhakaari.ac.nz
is a chance to galvanise your creativity and further your skills
professional directors.
we will do our best to cater to your needs.
The Nola Millar Library
For details please email workshops@toiwhakaari.ac.nz
your experiences with others, refresh your skills and see what Toi Whakaari has to offer!
Poster image: Jonathon Power & Ria Simmons ‘Our Country’s Good’ 2012, photo by Philip Merry