Whakawhiti Kōrero

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Whakawhiti Kōrero is about creating conversations with our wider creative community. In this section, we kōrero with Toi Whakaari alumni and other creatives in Aotearoa about their arts practice. We also investigate how students who train at Toi Whakaari can apply skills they are learning to have an impact on Aotearoa in many different ways and in many different worlds.

Mr. Burns – a Post Electric Play, by Anne Washburn

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October 20, 2023

Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School is excited to present the Wellington premiere of Mr Burns – a post electric play performed by our 2nd year acting students.

More than sets, it’s about building connections

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August 2, 2023

Alex Martyn came to Toi Whakaari because it allowed him to combine two things he was interested in, building things with his hands and the performing arts. Showcasing the journeys of Toi Whakaari graduates and students, this week we highlight Set & Props graduate Alex Martyn.

Rawiri Paratene, between drama school and te reo Māori activism

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September 19, 2022

This year is the 50th anniversary of Te Petihana Reo Māori (Māori Language Petition) and we celebrate one of the Ngā Tamatoa members Rawiri Paratene, who in between advocating for te reo Māori to be taught in schools, was studying to be an actor at Toi Whakaari.

Welcome to the Festival of Work in Development '22!

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August 30, 2022

The Festival of Work in Development (FWD) finally returns live in 2022! FWD is a platform for students in their final year to share their research and explorations of form, performance and storytelling. Aug 30-Sep 1, Toi Whakaari.

Toi Feature Interview with Juniper Director and Toi Graduate Matthew Saville

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October 12, 2021

Toi Acting Tutor Vaughan Slinn chats with Matthew Saville about his first feature film Juniper starring Charlotte Rampling.

LIVESTREAM EVENT- COSTUME SHOWCASE 2 OCTOBER 2021

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October 2, 2021

A ray of sunshine in challenging times – anyone, anywhere in the world can now experience the magic of Toi Whakaari’s Costume Showcase livestream event on 2 October 2021.

Six Realisations Of An Actor in Their First Major Role

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June 2, 2020

Weeks after he graduated from Toi Whakaari in 2019, acting student Richard Crouchley was cast as David Bain in the Warner Brothers television series, Black Hands. We asked Richard about the major pressures and learning he was doing across this project - and this is what he responded with!

An Unusual Romance

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June 1, 2020

Lydia Peckham, Toi Acting Graduate 2016, turned her quarantine time into this beautiful short, An Unusual Romance. Awesome work Lydia!

Ben Ashby Internship Conversation

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Toi Whakaari

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May 27, 2020

As part of their final year of training, students across discipline have the opportunity to curate their own internships with national and international practitioners and companies.

Whakawhiti Kōrero

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Toi Whakaari

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May 27, 2020

Third year acting student, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, presents our vision for this channel, Whakawhiti Kōrero.

The Essence Of Collaboration | Edition 1 | Fil Kopelman

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Toi Whakaari

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May 1, 2020

Nancy Brunning Continues To Inspire

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Toi Whakaari

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December 10, 2019

Nancy Brunning received the Mayoral Award for Significant Contribution to Theatre at the Wellington Theatre Awards on Sunday.

Success At The Wellington Theatre Awards

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Toi Whakaari

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December 9, 2019

Last night the Wellington Theatre Awards had its annual celebration recognising the many talents of theatre based here in the capital.

Pakaru

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Toi Whakaari

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November 27, 2019

Pakaru by Mitch Tawhi Thomas, (Senior Acting Tutor here at Toi Whakaari, phenomenal playwright and accomplished actor) has been nominated for seven awards at the Wellington Theatre Awards 2019. 

Nancy Brunning: Kua Hinga A Tōtara

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Toi Whakaari

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November 19, 2019

Personal letter of love to a friend.

More than sets, it’s about building connections

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Marketing

time

August 2, 2023

Alex Martyn came to Toi Whakaari because it allowed him to combine two things he was interested in, building things with his hands and the performing arts. Showcasing the journeys of Toi Whakaari graduates and students, this week we highlight Set & Props graduate Alex Martyn.

Rawiri Paratene, between drama school and te reo Māori activism

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Marketing

time

September 19, 2022

This year is the 50th anniversary of Te Petihana Reo Māori (Māori Language Petition) and we celebrate one of the Ngā Tamatoa members Rawiri Paratene, who in between advocating for te reo Māori to be taught in schools, was studying to be an actor at Toi Whakaari.

Toi Feature Interview with Juniper Director and Toi Graduate Matthew Saville

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time

October 12, 2021

Toi Acting Tutor Vaughan Slinn chats with Matthew Saville about his first feature film Juniper starring Charlotte Rampling.

An Unusual Romance

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June 1, 2020

Lydia Peckham, Toi Acting Graduate 2016, turned her quarantine time into this beautiful short, An Unusual Romance. Awesome work Lydia!

Ben Ashby Internship Conversation

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Toi Whakaari

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May 27, 2020

As part of their final year of training, students across discipline have the opportunity to curate their own internships with national and international practitioners and companies.

Whakawhiti Kōrero

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Toi Whakaari

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May 27, 2020

Third year acting student, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, presents our vision for this channel, Whakawhiti Kōrero.

The Essence Of Collaboration | Edition 1 | Fil Kopelman

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Toi Whakaari

time

May 1, 2020

Nancy Brunning Continues To Inspire

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Toi Whakaari

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December 10, 2019

Nancy Brunning received the Mayoral Award for Significant Contribution to Theatre at the Wellington Theatre Awards on Sunday.

Success At The Wellington Theatre Awards

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Toi Whakaari

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December 9, 2019

Last night the Wellington Theatre Awards had its annual celebration recognising the many talents of theatre based here in the capital.

Pakaru

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Toi Whakaari

time

November 27, 2019

Pakaru by Mitch Tawhi Thomas, (Senior Acting Tutor here at Toi Whakaari, phenomenal playwright and accomplished actor) has been nominated for seven awards at the Wellington Theatre Awards 2019. 

Nancy Brunning: Kua Hinga A Tōtara

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Toi Whakaari

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November 19, 2019

Personal letter of love to a friend.

Six Realisations Of An Actor in Their First Major Role

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June 2, 2020

Weeks after he graduated from Toi Whakaari in 2019, acting student Richard Crouchley was cast as David Bain in the Warner Brothers television series, Black Hands. We asked Richard about the major pressures and learning he was doing across this project - and this is what he responded with!

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Mr. Burns – a Post Electric Play, by Anne Washburn

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time

October 20, 2023

Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School is excited to present the Wellington premiere of Mr Burns – a post electric play performed by our 2nd year acting students.

Welcome to the Festival of Work in Development '22!

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Marketing

time

August 30, 2022

The Festival of Work in Development (FWD) finally returns live in 2022! FWD is a platform for students in their final year to share their research and explorations of form, performance and storytelling. Aug 30-Sep 1, Toi Whakaari.

LIVESTREAM EVENT- COSTUME SHOWCASE 2 OCTOBER 2021

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October 2, 2021

A ray of sunshine in challenging times – anyone, anywhere in the world can now experience the magic of Toi Whakaari’s Costume Showcase livestream event on 2 October 2021.