June 2024

TheatreFest – June 2024 News Flash

The closing dates for entries into this year’s Theatre Fest are fast approaching and we already have a number of entries from around the country.

But there is still plenty of time for groups and schools to get their presentations together and send through their entry forms.

Below is the link and the link to information about TheatreFest.

And as has been previously advised there are major changes to this years TheatreFest including ShowCase which has been become a stand-alone theatre event.

Teams that are invited to perform at Showcase will be awarded the following

• The prestigious “Golden Koru” plaque (TNZs highest accolade)
• Certificate of achievement for each participating team member
• $250.00 per team (Drama Development Trust Award)
• Book of Honour placement

See attached document at the end for more details

The TheatreFest Entry form can be found at this link - https://forms.gle/hjuSYSGHPzRkUNnQ8

And please make yourself familiar with the TheatreFest Conditions of Entry which can be found on our TNZ web site - TheatreFest Conditions of Entry

And for those considering entering the 2024 Playmarket Award: New Work from Aotearoa, this is the link to the entry form and conditions of entry - https://forms.gle/Jvt4U55Av2VJaaMJ7

The Playmarket Award: New Work from Aotearoa is a Pounamu donated by Nanette Wright, in recognition of Olga E Harding. The work entered must appear in TheatreFest, with the production being its premiere. Chosen separately by the TheatreFest Script Assessor. Entries sponsored by Playmarket, with a prize of $250 for the winning.      

Venues and dates for 2024 TheatreFest

Region 1
Northland and Auckland – Dargaville Little Theatre – Adjudicator Steven Arnold, Auckland
3 August – Closing date for Entries 19 July

Region 2
Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki – Centre Stage Taupo – Adjudicator Steven Arnold, Auckland
27 July – Closing date for Entries 12 July

Region 3
Hawkes Bay – Napier Repertory – Adjudicator Ruth Sarratt, Wellington
27 July – Closing date for Entries 12 July

Manawatu, Whanganui – Pahiatua Repertory Theatre – Adjudicator Jillian Carpenter
3 August - Closing date for Entries 19 July

Region 4
Wairarapa – Masterton Theatre Company, Majestic Theatre – Adjudicator Jillian Carpenter, Wellington
10/11 August – Closing date for Entries 26 July

Wellington - Newtown Community Centre Theatre – Adjudicator Ruth Sarratt, Wellington
10 August – Closing date for Entries 26 July

Region 5
Nelson, Marlborough, Buller West Coast - Red Door Theatre, Nelson – Adjudicator Annette Thomson, Christchurch
3 August – Closing date for Entries 19 July

Region 6
Canterbury – Rangi Ruru School for Girls, Christchurch – Adjudicator David Chambers, Christchurch
3/4 August – Closing date for Entries 19 July

Region 7
South Canterbury – One Act of Madness, SCDL, Timaru – Adjudicator Mārama Grant, Dunedin
17 August – Closing date for Entries 2 August

Otago – Trinity Catholic College, Dunedin - Adjudicator Mārama Grant, Dunedin
27 July – Closing date for Entries 12 July

Regional TheatreFest
Upper North Island Regional - 17/18 August, venue tbc, adjudicator Steven Arnold
Lower North Island Regional – 24/25 August, Masterton, adjudicators Jillian Carpenter & Ruth Sarratt
Upper South Island Regional – 17 August, Westport adjudicator Annette Thomson
Lower South Island Regional – 24/25 August, Timaru, adjudicators David Chambers & Mārama Grant