Events
7 September 2008 21:58
Today
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8:00pm - True West
True West captures the emotive essence of the classic Western film on the stage. Shepard manages to conjure the Western's emotive cinematic presence on stage through dynamic dialogue, a striking narrative and direct cinematic allusion. The combination of Shepard's scripting and the spectacular acting of a Gittins directed cast True West is an intense experience. The play evokes the stark, chilling and desolate feeling of the classic wild Western. What makes this play even more impressive is that the entire western style narrative takes place inside two outlaw brothers' mother's living room.
True West is set just outside Los Angeles at the point suburbia meets the desert. An ambitious Hollywood screenwriter, Austin, is working on a potential million-dollar deal when, an ill wind off the desert blows in his brother Lee, a hobo thief with a six-pack. A sandstorm of sibling jealousy begins when a film producer offers Lee an advance to write a 'true' Western. True West portrays a role reversal, as intricate as it is riveting, as the brothers journey toward Shepard's outrageous version of the Western movie showdown.
Michael Lawrence and Richard Thompson star in the roles that have made careers for John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Willis, Eric Estrada, Dennis & Randy Quaid and even Jim Belushi just to name some. Philip Seymour Hoffman and J.C.Reilly were in a recent revival of True West alternating roles.
Tickets: ITICKET.CO.NZ or PH 361 1000
Visit www.truewest.co.nz for more info.
True West is set just outside Los Angeles at the point suburbia meets the desert. An ambitious Hollywood screenwriter, Austin, is working on a potential million-dollar deal when, an ill wind off the desert blows in his brother Lee, a hobo thief with a six-pack. A sandstorm of sibling jealousy begins when a film producer offers Lee an advance to write a 'true' Western. True West portrays a role reversal, as intricate as it is riveting, as the brothers journey toward Shepard's outrageous version of the Western movie showdown.
Michael Lawrence and Richard Thompson star in the roles that have made careers for John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Willis, Eric Estrada, Dennis & Randy Quaid and even Jim Belushi just to name some. Philip Seymour Hoffman and J.C.Reilly were in a recent revival of True West alternating roles.
Tickets: ITICKET.CO.NZ or PH 361 1000
Visit www.truewest.co.nz for more info.
Monday 8 September
8:00pm - True West
Tuesday 9 September
8:00pm - True West
Wednesday 10 September
8:00pm - True West
Thursday 11 September
8:00pm - True West
Friday 12 September
8:00pm - True West
Saturday 13 September
8:00pm - True West
Sunday 14 September
8:00pm - True West
Wednesday 1 October
6:00pm - tempo - Mapunapuna: Short New Works 08
Atamira Dance Collective
Aroha, guitars and ukuleles, goddesses, show bands and the pearly trail of the Pacific are sources of inspiration for new choreography by Atamira Dance Collective. Winner of three 2007 Tempo� awards, Atamira returns this year with Mapunapuna, a stunning line-up of short new works by Maaka Pepene, Jack Gray, Dolina Wehipeihana, director Waimihi Hotere and guest choreographer Moana Nepia.
Aroha, guitars and ukuleles, goddesses, show bands and the pearly trail of the Pacific are sources of inspiration for new choreography by Atamira Dance Collective. Winner of three 2007 Tempo� awards, Atamira returns this year with Mapunapuna, a stunning line-up of short new works by Maaka Pepene, Jack Gray, Dolina Wehipeihana, director Waimihi Hotere and guest choreographer Moana Nepia.
8:00pm - tempo - Tertiary Colours
Collection of Works
Performed by top students from New Zealand School of Dance, UNITEC, AUT University and University of Otago, works by established New Zealand choreographers Moana Nepia, MaryJane O'Reilly, Michael Parmenter and others create an evening in which tomorrows dance talent is partnered and inspired by these veteran dancemakers.
Performed by top students from New Zealand School of Dance, UNITEC, AUT University and University of Otago, works by established New Zealand choreographers Moana Nepia, MaryJane O'Reilly, Michael Parmenter and others create an evening in which tomorrows dance talent is partnered and inspired by these veteran dancemakers.
9:00pm - tempo - Post Show Forum
Stick around for a little Q&A after the show! Post-show forums will be happening after selected events for choreographers to offer insight into their work and their artistic process. It's the 'book club' of dance and audiences are warmly invited to join what are sure to be interesting, revealing discussions.
Thursday 2 October
6:00pm - tempo - Mapunapuna: Short New Works 08
8:00pm - tempo - Tertiary Colours
10:00pm - tempo - Fresh Cuts
Collection of Works
Fresh Cuts brings offerings from some of New Zealand's most talented emerging choreographers. Sometimes wacky, often odd, but definitely delightful, these new works take audiences to the cutting edge of dance and back. Be prepared to be charmed by the wild, weird and wonderful. Fresh Cuts performed by TMC (Richie Cesan and crew), Heidi Vit and Hannah May, John Puleitu and friends, Virgina Kennard's dancers and Greer Howat and friends.
Fresh Cuts brings offerings from some of New Zealand's most talented emerging choreographers. Sometimes wacky, often odd, but definitely delightful, these new works take audiences to the cutting edge of dance and back. Be prepared to be charmed by the wild, weird and wonderful. Fresh Cuts performed by TMC (Richie Cesan and crew), Heidi Vit and Hannah May, John Puleitu and friends, Virgina Kennard's dancers and Greer Howat and friends.
Friday 3 October
4:00pm - tempo - Teen Hip Hop with Triple8Funk
Tempo Workshops
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
6:00pm - tempo - Mapunapuna: Short New Works 08
8:00pm - tempo - Tertiary Colours
10:00pm - tempo - Fresh Cuts
Saturday 4 October
4:30pm - tempo - Samoan Dance with Charlene Tedrow
Tempo Workshops
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
6:00pm - tempo - World
Ethnic Forms Showcase
Travel the world through the joy of dance! This year's World Dance Showcase features dance from Asia, Middle East, Polynesia and the United Kingdom.
Experience the wonderful world of dance in all its colourful variations and forms.
Travel the world through the joy of dance! This year's World Dance Showcase features dance from Asia, Middle East, Polynesia and the United Kingdom.
Experience the wonderful world of dance in all its colourful variations and forms.
8:00pm - tempo - World
10:00pm - tempo - Fresh Cuts
Sunday 5 October
1:00pm - tempo - The New Dance Group
A documentary by Shirley Horrocks
The New Dance Group pioneered modern dance in New Zealand in the 1940s. This is the premiere screening of a just-completed documentary about this remarkable slice of dance history, directed by Shirley Horrocks, one of New Zealand's leading documentary-makers. The film grew out of research by Marianne Schultz.
Preceded by Backlit performing re-creations of New Dance Group works.
The New Dance Group pioneered modern dance in New Zealand in the 1940s. This is the premiere screening of a just-completed documentary about this remarkable slice of dance history, directed by Shirley Horrocks, one of New Zealand's leading documentary-makers. The film grew out of research by Marianne Schultz.
Preceded by Backlit performing re-creations of New Dance Group works.
2:30pm - tempo - Honouring a Dancer
Glenn Mayo
2008 marks the beginning of a Tempo tradition to honour a dancer each year. Dancers are often the unsung heroes of our arts culture. Glenn Mayo is one of those quiet heroes who danced with Limbs and Douglas Wright in the 1980's.
Join us as we pay tribute to Glenn by celebrating his work with him, viewing special moments in his career through the recordings of Douglas Wright's Quartet, Shona McCullagh's Swing and other works by NZ's top choreographers.
2008 marks the beginning of a Tempo tradition to honour a dancer each year. Dancers are often the unsung heroes of our arts culture. Glenn Mayo is one of those quiet heroes who danced with Limbs and Douglas Wright in the 1980's.
Join us as we pay tribute to Glenn by celebrating his work with him, viewing special moments in his career through the recordings of Douglas Wright's Quartet, Shona McCullagh's Swing and other works by NZ's top choreographers.
3:30pm - tempo - Artists Panel
with Taiaroa Royal, Taane Mete, Michael Parmenter and Pedro Ilgenfritz
Brenton Surgenor will take you 'behind-the-scenes' to meet four of Tempo's featured dance artists: Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete (Okareka Dance Company), Michael Parmenter (Commotion) and Pedro Ilgenfritz (Touch Compass). Find out how their performances were inspired, developed and brought to life. They will be on-hand to talk about their new works and share their experiences of making dance.
Brenton Surgenor will take you 'behind-the-scenes' to meet four of Tempo's featured dance artists: Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete (Okareka Dance Company), Michael Parmenter (Commotion) and Pedro Ilgenfritz (Touch Compass). Find out how their performances were inspired, developed and brought to life. They will be on-hand to talk about their new works and share their experiences of making dance.
7:00pm - tempo - Open Floor
Open mic night - dancer style
Tempo is having a party and you're invited! Open Floor is a unique opportunity to mix, mingle and step into the spotlight at a moment's notice to show off your improvisation skills. It's Open Mic Night - dancer style.
Let your hair down and let loose - we'd expect nothing less than spontaneity, frolic and even a little madness. Ready to take the stage? Go for it!
Tempo is having a party and you're invited! Open Floor is a unique opportunity to mix, mingle and step into the spotlight at a moment's notice to show off your improvisation skills. It's Open Mic Night - dancer style.
Let your hair down and let loose - we'd expect nothing less than spontaneity, frolic and even a little madness. Ready to take the stage? Go for it!
Monday 6 October
6:00pm - tempo - Viva la Bollywood
Monisha School of Dance
Filled with love, lust, drama and a bit of garam masala, choreographer Monisha Kumar takes audiences on a journey of Bollywood dance in New Zealand. Viva La Bollywood showcases all the glitz and glamour of Bollywood with an added hint of Maori and Western influence, making it a vibrant and entertaining programme for the whole family.
Filled with love, lust, drama and a bit of garam masala, choreographer Monisha Kumar takes audiences on a journey of Bollywood dance in New Zealand. Viva La Bollywood showcases all the glitz and glamour of Bollywood with an added hint of Maori and Western influence, making it a vibrant and entertaining programme for the whole family.
8:00pm - tempo - Prime Cuts
Collection of Works
Tempo is proud to present Prime Cuts, a collection of short works from some of New Zealand's most exciting choreographers. Liana Yew, Geordan Wilcox (ex-RNZB), Clare Luiten, Benny Ord (Winner Best Male Dancer Tempo 06), Kilda Northcott (Winner Best Female Dancer Tempo 06) and Lyne Pringle ('Fishnet' - Winner Best of Tempo 06), all artists in their prime, deliver a taste of their wares as they explore new boundaries, themes and forms through the art of dance.
Tempo is proud to present Prime Cuts, a collection of short works from some of New Zealand's most exciting choreographers. Liana Yew, Geordan Wilcox (ex-RNZB), Clare Luiten, Benny Ord (Winner Best Male Dancer Tempo 06), Kilda Northcott (Winner Best Female Dancer Tempo 06) and Lyne Pringle ('Fishnet' - Winner Best of Tempo 06), all artists in their prime, deliver a taste of their wares as they explore new boundaries, themes and forms through the art of dance.
Tuesday 7 October
2:30pm - tempo - Kids Hip Hop with Triple8Funk
Tempo Workshops
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
4:00pm - tempo - The Kids Show
Variety Showcase
Dancing is for everyone - especially children! Some of the top studios in Auckland contribute to this kid-friendly programme which features ballet, Fijian dance, salsa and hip-hop, all performed by children and for children aged 5-12. The Kids' Show proves you're never too young for a turn on the dance floor.
Dancing is for everyone - especially children! Some of the top studios in Auckland contribute to this kid-friendly programme which features ballet, Fijian dance, salsa and hip-hop, all performed by children and for children aged 5-12. The Kids' Show proves you're never too young for a turn on the dance floor.
6:00pm - tempo - Viva la Bollywood
8:00pm - tempo - Prime Cuts
9:00pm - tempo - Post Show Forum
Wednesday 8 October
4:00pm - tempo - The Kids Show
6:00pm - tempo - Prime Cuts
8:00pm - tempo - Flicker
Spinning Sun
Four dancers elegantly create a sense of magic from light to dark, silence to sound in a lyrical and energising dance work that leaves audiences mesmerised and invigorated. Flicker is a humorous series of images and half-remembered stories from the childhood memories of choreographer Ann Dewey, featuring a stunning soundtrack by John Gibson and David Gilmour.
Four dancers elegantly create a sense of magic from light to dark, silence to sound in a lyrical and energising dance work that leaves audiences mesmerised and invigorated. Flicker is a humorous series of images and half-remembered stories from the childhood memories of choreographer Ann Dewey, featuring a stunning soundtrack by John Gibson and David Gilmour.
9:00pm - tempo - Post Show Forum
Thursday 9 October
9:00am - tempo - Open rehearsal viewing of TENT
Tempo Workshops
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
4:00pm - tempo - enTer
Presented by Pointy Dog and Friends
Meet the future talent of dance with Pointy Dog and Friends, the youth/teen dance showcase featuring Tempo awardwinning Pointy Dog Dance Company (of the Performing Arts School of NZ) and ACG Senior College. This shared programme features a collection of diverse works made as collaborations by the students themselves and their teacher/choreographers Felicity Molloy, Katie Burton, Lucy Miles and Taane Mete.
Meet the future talent of dance with Pointy Dog and Friends, the youth/teen dance showcase featuring Tempo awardwinning Pointy Dog Dance Company (of the Performing Arts School of NZ) and ACG Senior College. This shared programme features a collection of diverse works made as collaborations by the students themselves and their teacher/choreographers Felicity Molloy, Katie Burton, Lucy Miles and Taane Mete.
6:00pm - tempo - Old Yeller
Curated by Liz Kirk and Ann Dewey
Old Yeller, award winner of 'Most Inspiring Performances' at Tempo 07, is an evening of short works by professional dancers who have made their indelible mark on New Zealand and international dance over the last 50 years. Be sure to catch what these refined dance makers have been up to lately.
Old Yeller, award winner of 'Most Inspiring Performances' at Tempo 07, is an evening of short works by professional dancers who have made their indelible mark on New Zealand and international dance over the last 50 years. Be sure to catch what these refined dance makers have been up to lately.
8:00pm - tempo - Flicker
10:00pm - tempo - Ladyforce Quatre
Katie Burton, Maria Dabrowska, Lyne Pringle & Kilda Northcott
Ladyforce Quatre combines the eclectic choreographic talents of Katie Burton, Maria Dabrowska, Lyne Pringle and Kilda Northcott. Three diverse dance works, including an excerpt from the hit of Tempo 06 'Fishnet'. A physical, theatrical and award winning show!
Winner Best of Tempo 06 - 'Fishnet'
Winner Best Female Dancer Tempo 06 - Kilda Northcott
Winner Best Dance Dunedin Fringe 2008
Very Highly Commended & Stand Out Performer NZ Fringe 2008 - Maria Dabrowska.
Ladyforce Quatre combines the eclectic choreographic talents of Katie Burton, Maria Dabrowska, Lyne Pringle and Kilda Northcott. Three diverse dance works, including an excerpt from the hit of Tempo 06 'Fishnet'. A physical, theatrical and award winning show!
Winner Best of Tempo 06 - 'Fishnet'
Winner Best Female Dancer Tempo 06 - Kilda Northcott
Winner Best Dance Dunedin Fringe 2008
Very Highly Commended & Stand Out Performer NZ Fringe 2008 - Maria Dabrowska.
Friday 10 October
2:00pm - tempo - Teen Workshop with Anne Dewey
Tempo Workshops
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
Like what you've been seeing at Tempo and want to join in?
We've organised workshops to be led by some of the festival's top dance companies and artists. Ever wanted to learn an ancient Samoan dance or try a flamenco 'sevillanas?' Think you like hip-hop and want to learn a few moves from the best? Then these workshops are for you!
Classes for kids, teens and adults in a variety of dance styles are on offer at TAPAC dance studios. Try one or try them all!
4:00pm - tempo - enTer
6:00pm - tempo - Old Yeller
8:00pm - tempo - Flicker
10:00pm - tempo - Ladyforce Quatre
Saturday 11 October
3:15pm - tempo - Short Dance Films
NZ made dance films
The art of dance on screen has developed exponentially since video cameras were finally affordable to choreographers in the last decade of the 20th century. Like music videos changed the popular music scene, dance videos are set to rip apart the assumptions about dance and dance film. Tempo presents a variety of short dance films as a special programme which will include NZ Film Archive's material and the latest from the NZ dance artists of today.
The art of dance on screen has developed exponentially since video cameras were finally affordable to choreographers in the last decade of the 20th century. Like music videos changed the popular music scene, dance videos are set to rip apart the assumptions about dance and dance film. Tempo presents a variety of short dance films as a special programme which will include NZ Film Archive's material and the latest from the NZ dance artists of today.
4:30pm - tempo - Spanish Sevillanas with Amira Brock
Tempo Workshops
Sevillanas is a popular partner dance of four verses from Andalucia, featured at the Ferias (Festivals) which are held annually in Southern Spain. It is at least two centuries old. Widely inclusive, it's danced male/female, or by two women, or a grandmother and grandchild, reflecting it's joyous holiday setting.
Sevillanas is a popular partner dance of four verses from Andalucia, featured at the Ferias (Festivals) which are held annually in Southern Spain. It is at least two centuries old. Widely inclusive, it's danced male/female, or by two women, or a grandmother and grandchild, reflecting it's joyous holiday setting.
6:00pm - tempo - Cheek to Cheek
duets showcase
Tempo loves a good shindig, and what better way to end the TAPAC season than with a dance party - duet style. Cheek to Cheek celebrates partner dancing and duets by beautifully, humorously and dramatically exploring the space and relationship between two bodies.
You may even recognise a few familiar faces, as the gorgeous stars of Dancing with the Stars share the floor with other movers and shakers to dazzle and amaze - two by two.
Tempo loves a good shindig, and what better way to end the TAPAC season than with a dance party - duet style. Cheek to Cheek celebrates partner dancing and duets by beautifully, humorously and dramatically exploring the space and relationship between two bodies.
You may even recognise a few familiar faces, as the gorgeous stars of Dancing with the Stars share the floor with other movers and shakers to dazzle and amaze - two by two.
8:00pm - tempo - Cheek to Cheek
10:00pm - tempo - Ladyforce Quatre