Student artists are presenting works in development and in any form they choose, with commitment and courage, at Toi Whakaari’s FWD Fest from 22-24 June 2021.
Student artists are presenting works in development and in any form they choose, with commitment and courage, at Toi Whakaari’s FWD Fest from 22-24 June 2021.
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā waka, e ngā hau e whā. Nau mai, haere mai, ki tō mātou nei kura. Applications for 2022 students to attend Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, Aotearoa’s prestigious performing arts tertiary training organisation, are now open.
Introducing our newest member of staff - Helen Todd! Internationally acclaimed New Zealand lighting designer Helen Todd has joined the Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Design staff this year to guide and support the Bachelor of Design students through their various projects this year.
Come get your 2021 Armageddon cosplay, costume or comic inspired fantasy fashion ready with our Con Crunch – a two day construction masterclass with legendary Weta Workshop sculptor and costumier Sanit Klamchanuan (Thor: Ragnorok, Mulan, Power Rangers, Ghost in the Shell, Thunderbirds Are Go).
We have been advised by Government that Wellington will be moving to Level 2 for seven days from 6am, Sunday 28 February. Toi Whakaari remains open at Level 2.
We have been advised by Government that Wellington will be moving to Level 2 until Wednesday, 17 February. Toi Whakaari remains open at Level 2.
Toi Film is Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School’s annual world-premiere screening of short films created by graduating students in collaboration with some of Aotearoa’s top industry professionals.
Fourteen of Aotearoa’s newest makers and designers manifest a series of works across their diverse practice for your viewing pleasure.
The first year actors at Toi Whakaari create their own original solo works, with total freedom over form, content and style. This explosion of live performance sees 21 exciting new artists take the stage on their own terms bringing their voices to audiences without apology.
Playing the system means playing the game, in this world where the fresh and beautiful are hot commodities.
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Set & Props students have helped create a new musical artwork that will be installed and played by live musicians at the Wellington Botanical Gardens, 29 September to 11 October.
Some of Aotearoa’s top industry experts will be bringing their skills to a series of summer workshops at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Join us for a sensational celebration of costumes,characters and creativity.
Level 2 means Toi Whakaari remains open and we continue with our increased level of safety and hygiene measures. As per the Government Alert Level 2 we now reintroduce social distancing and limited numbers at gatherings, hand hygiene, staying home when sick and tracking movements.
Five female comedy creators, including our very own Ana Scotney have been announced as this year’s New Zealand Film Commission 2020 Gender Scholarship recipients.
Early on the morning of June 5, 2020 Kristin Linklater, my teacher, friend, mentor and tormentor, died.
Our incredible Director, Tanea Heke was featured in The Big Idea this week. She shares her wisdom of the performing arts industry and how she has managed to forge an amazing, and varied career in what is a tough industry.
Staff and students have been working at home since Aotearoa went into lockdown during the COVID 19 pandemic. Now we’re at Level 2, the time has come to return to Te Whaea....
The next generation of curious disruptors; Toi Whakaari’s 2020 cohort will be exploring ‘the new live’ in the time of the 6ft radius.
You’ll be pleased to know that our tutors have remained in contact with students throughout the break.
In light of the Government’s announcement today, Toi Whakaari is extending the Easter break to 4 weeks and bringing it forward to start from tomorrow (24 March).
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and how it might impact on our students and staff.
E ngā korokoro tūī, e ngā kākā tarahae, tēnā koutou katoa.He pānui tēnēi. The following HR policies for Toi Whakaari have been posted on our website...
Toi Whakaari once again proudly sponsored the “Best Production Design” Category award for International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand National Awards that were held on Friday 8th November in Tauranga.
Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival.
As part of the diverse work created at Toi Whakaari, students in the Set & Props programme are extremely busy creating everything from large scale theatre sets to intricate film props.
There are many books, interviews, oral histories and scholarly articles about Raymond Boyce. Mile on mile of details and facts end to end.
The Toi Whakaari Board has just announced that acclaimed actor and arts manager Tanea Heke (Ngā Puhi) will be Director of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā waka, e ngā hau e whā. Nau mai, haere mai, ki tō mātou nei kura. Applications for 2022 students to attend Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, Aotearoa’s prestigious performing arts tertiary training organisation, are now open.
We have been advised by Government that Wellington will be moving to Level 2 for seven days from 6am, Sunday 28 February. Toi Whakaari remains open at Level 2.
We have been advised by Government that Wellington will be moving to Level 2 until Wednesday, 17 February. Toi Whakaari remains open at Level 2.
Level 2 means Toi Whakaari remains open and we continue with our increased level of safety and hygiene measures. As per the Government Alert Level 2 we now reintroduce social distancing and limited numbers at gatherings, hand hygiene, staying home when sick and tracking movements.
Five female comedy creators, including our very own Ana Scotney have been announced as this year’s New Zealand Film Commission 2020 Gender Scholarship recipients.
Early on the morning of June 5, 2020 Kristin Linklater, my teacher, friend, mentor and tormentor, died.
Our incredible Director, Tanea Heke was featured in The Big Idea this week. She shares her wisdom of the performing arts industry and how she has managed to forge an amazing, and varied career in what is a tough industry.
Staff and students have been working at home since Aotearoa went into lockdown during the COVID 19 pandemic. Now we’re at Level 2, the time has come to return to Te Whaea....
You’ll be pleased to know that our tutors have remained in contact with students throughout the break.
In light of the Government’s announcement today, Toi Whakaari is extending the Easter break to 4 weeks and bringing it forward to start from tomorrow (24 March).
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and how it might impact on our students and staff.
E ngā korokoro tūī, e ngā kākā tarahae, tēnā koutou katoa.He pānui tēnēi. The following HR policies for Toi Whakaari have been posted on our website...
Toi Whakaari once again proudly sponsored the “Best Production Design” Category award for International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand National Awards that were held on Friday 8th November in Tauranga.
There are many books, interviews, oral histories and scholarly articles about Raymond Boyce. Mile on mile of details and facts end to end.
The Toi Whakaari Board has just announced that acclaimed actor and arts manager Tanea Heke (Ngā Puhi) will be Director of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Introducing our newest member of staff - Helen Todd! Internationally acclaimed New Zealand lighting designer Helen Todd has joined the Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Design staff this year to guide and support the Bachelor of Design students through their various projects this year.
Some of Aotearoa’s top industry experts will be bringing their skills to a series of summer workshops at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School.
Show Me Shorts is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading international short film festival.
Student artists are presenting works in development and in any form they choose, with commitment and courage, at Toi Whakaari’s FWD Fest from 22-24 June 2021.
Come get your 2021 Armageddon cosplay, costume or comic inspired fantasy fashion ready with our Con Crunch – a two day construction masterclass with legendary Weta Workshop sculptor and costumier Sanit Klamchanuan (Thor: Ragnorok, Mulan, Power Rangers, Ghost in the Shell, Thunderbirds Are Go).
Toi Film is Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School’s annual world-premiere screening of short films created by graduating students in collaboration with some of Aotearoa’s top industry professionals.
Fourteen of Aotearoa’s newest makers and designers manifest a series of works across their diverse practice for your viewing pleasure.
The first year actors at Toi Whakaari create their own original solo works, with total freedom over form, content and style. This explosion of live performance sees 21 exciting new artists take the stage on their own terms bringing their voices to audiences without apology.
Playing the system means playing the game, in this world where the fresh and beautiful are hot commodities.
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School Set & Props students have helped create a new musical artwork that will be installed and played by live musicians at the Wellington Botanical Gardens, 29 September to 11 October.
Join us for a sensational celebration of costumes,characters and creativity.
The next generation of curious disruptors; Toi Whakaari’s 2020 cohort will be exploring ‘the new live’ in the time of the 6ft radius.
As part of the diverse work created at Toi Whakaari, students in the Set & Props programme are extremely busy creating everything from large scale theatre sets to intricate film props.
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