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.
Keri devoted much of her life to the development of Māori / Pakeha relationships. No one did it better.
Laughton Pattrick was a force in Aotearoa’s Cosmos of Creativity, and he leaves an indelible mark on Toi Whakaari.
Toi Whakaari students take many different creative pathways after they graduate and we wanted a space to celebrate these rich, varied and sometimes unexpected arts careers. Our first article is written by Molly Rose.
Playing the system means playing the game, in this world where the fresh and beautiful are hot commodities.
Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui Ahi!
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.
Calling all Māori & Pasifika prospective performing arts students – nau mai haere mai ki 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.
Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School congratulates 2019 graduate students on the acceptance of short film, WORKSHOP into competition at the 2020 Venice Film Festival.
Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School reopens BATS Theatre in August with a sensational Double Bill season that will leave you wondering what went on during lockdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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