Downstage Theatre

Downstage Theatre Downstage: Get Curious New Zealand has hundreds of artists creating work for the stage right here, right now. They are our indie artists.

We invest our time, expertise and infrastructure in the future of New Zealand theatre by staging the work indie artists need to make and indie audiences need to see. Independent in thought, independent in vision – often independent of regular funding and infrastructure. For years they worked in a wilderness, creating projects on a shoestring, winning awards but barely making rent money. Most indie

companies collapsed after a few projects, members scattering to work as hired guns for arts institutions or, worse, leaving the industry altogether. They inspired us to change our whole way of working…
We looked to the fresh creativity of the indie sector and saw they had stories they needed to tell. Stories inspired by life here and now. Stories meant for the people of here and now. Stories told in ways we’d never seen before. Stories that weren’t being heard. Since 2009 we’ve worked to change that. We start by looking for the stand outs…

The work that blows us away and the artists we can instantly believe in. Putting the resources of our company behind their vision we build a programme designed to connect them with a wider audience – and make them a guaranteed income. Plus we enable mid-career artists to present original work without the financial risk of profit-share. This means artists with families can know they’ll put food on the table while delivering work from the prime of their creative careers. Right now we’re staging some of the most exciting work in the country – art that connects with people in a new and more direct way. Plus we’re working for a healthier cultural future. We believe strong artistic voices contribute to the health of our society by inspiring imaginative risk-taking, creative problem solving and independent thinking. We believe a night at our theatre is just a beginning…

21/09/2013

*bows*

21/09/2013

Live at Six is sold out tonight. Feel free to come after the show around 10.15pm for a final drink in The Half bar.

20/09/2013

Pick of the Fringe will now take place at San Francisco Bath House on Cuba St for a ONE NIGHT ONLY Thursday 26 September.
Little Town Liars, Puppet Fiction and We Built This City.
$10 cash on the door. Doors open at 7.00pm

Do make sure you call or come in to see Downstage to receive your refund. We are not involved with the booking/ticketing of this event.

20/09/2013

We still have tickets available for both tonight and tomorrow. Last chance to see a Downstage show. Don't miss Live at Six national tour 2013

19/09/2013

Discover the magic of the changing world around you...This highly energetic, captivating theatre show transports children through song, dance and puppetry into the heart of our ever-changing seasonal calendar. Experience a magical journey into nature's world of living things, colours and sounds, dis...

SEASONS will play at Downstage as scheduled in October! http://www.downstage.co.nz/?p=4478&preview=true
19/09/2013

SEASONS will play at Downstage as scheduled in October! http://www.downstage.co.nz/?p=4478&preview=true

National Theatre for Children still to perform Seasons in the Hannah Playhouse this October despite Downstage closure announcement.

There's just three performances of media satire, Live at Six national tour 2013 to go before it heads off on the rest of...
19/09/2013

There's just three performances of media satire, Live at Six national tour 2013 to go before it heads off on the rest of its national tour. Don't miss this show at Downstage! http://www.downstage.co.nz/show/live-at-six/

Written by Dean Hewison (How to Meet Girls from a Distance) and Leon Wadham (Go Girls), Live at Six is a comedy with a thriller edge set in the world of NZ television news. It tells the story of a news anchor, Jane Kenyon, (played by Jess Robinson) whose life and career is rocked when footage of her...

17/09/2013
The Board of Downstage Theatre today announced its decision to close the company. The theatre closure will take place im...
17/09/2013

The Board of Downstage Theatre today announced its decision to close the company. The theatre closure will take place immediately following the season of Live at Six, which is currently showing.

“In recent years the theatre has pursued a new model – based on partnerships with artistic companies, taking risks on new works, and creating a supportive environment for artists.

14/09/2013

If you're not busy today, grab a friend and check out our 4pm matinee - last chance for two for one tickets to see Live At Six on its national tour

The Deal Is ON! Buy 1 Get 1 Free ticket offer courtesy of Downstage Theatre and SHOW PONY for all tickets booked up unt...
11/09/2013

The Deal Is ON! Buy 1 Get 1 Free ticket offer courtesy of Downstage Theatre and SHOW PONY for all tickets booked up until this Sunday! Must be processed online, enter the booking code 'Dom Post'.

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