Other Events

Wellington

LATE AT THE MUSEUM - 5 August

LATE AT THE MUSEUM - 5 August

LATE 06: Innovate Entertainment & Cultural Institutions
Smart Talk: John Barnett / Angelina Russo / Aidan Lang

Finlay Macdonald asks three leading entertainment and cultural innovators just what their institutions need to do to remain relevant in a world where the audience, and not the programmer, has control.

Smart Talk from John Barnett, Head of South Pacific TV; Aidan Lang, the General Director of NZ Opera; and Angelina Russo, a leading researcher in the field of museum communication from Melbourne's RMIT University. Together they will discuss the role that cultural institutions and the entertainment industry will potentially play in the lives of future generations. To what extent must cultural activities adapt to processes of modernisation?

www.aucklandmuseum.com

WHEN: Thursday, 5 August
WHERE: Auckland Museum
TIME: 6.30-11pm
TICKETS: $20 (plus booking fee)
ENQUIRIES: (09) 306 7048

Wellington

AN AFTERNOON OF OPERA - 8 August

AN AFTERNOON OF OPERA - 8 August

Join us for a stunning afternoon of opera featuring bass baritone, Jud Arthur. With Rachel Day and Amelia Berry, 2010/2011 PwC Dame Malvina Major Emerging Artists, accompanied by Bruce Greenfield.Refreshments will be served after the event.

Hosted by Wellington Friends of the Opera

WHEN: Sunday, 8 August 2010
WHERE: Woodstock House, 48 Clark Street, Khandallah
TIME: 4-6pm
TICKETS: $50 Benefactors & Friends, $55 Others
ENQUIRIES: Rosalie Thurston, (04) 479 7623

Auckland

MACBETH SEMINAR - 11 September

MACBETH SEMINAR - 11 September

Spend a leisurely Saturday morning learning more about the history and music of Verdi's Macbeth before attending the production. Presented by Nicholas Tarling, Peter Watts and Aidan Lang.

www.cce.auckland.ac.nz

WHEN: Saturday, 11 September 2010
WHERE: Design Theatre, University of Auckland CCE
TIME: 10.30am-1.00pm
TICKETS: $35 Friends, $41 others
ENQUIRIES: (09) 373 7599 ext 88532

Auckland

MACBETH INSIDE VIEW - 17 September

MACBETH INSIDE VIEW - 17 September

Have you ever wanted to know the thinking behind why a production looks or sounds the way it does? Join guest interviewer, actress Jennifer Ward-Lealand, as she talks to our panel of experts (director, designers, conductor and singer/s) about Macbeth, from first concept through to opening night performance. There will be audience question time at the end of the panel discussion. Panelists to be confirmed.

WHEN: Friday, 17 September
WHERE: ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre
TIME: 5.45-6.30pm
TICKETS: FREE event
ENQUIRIES: community@the-edge.co.nz

Auckland

MACBETH FRIENDS' NIGHT - 21 September

MACBETH FRIENDS

Join Friends of the Opera on a Backstage Tour of the Macbeth set, followed by an opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast at a post-performance party right after they've stepped off stage.

Hosted by Auckland Friends of the Opera

WHEN: Tuesday, 21 September
WHERE: Friends' table, Level 2, Aotea Centre
TIME: directly following the 6.30pm performance
TICKETS: $35 Friends, $40 others
ENQUIRIES: Julie Bird, ph (09) 379 4068

Auckland

MACBETH PRE-SHOW TALK - 21 September

MACBETH PRE-SHOW TALK - 21 September

As part of our Macbeth Opera Exposed performance, we invite you to join us for a free Pre-show Talk with NZO's General Director, Aidan Lang. Aidan will take you through some of the history of Verdi's opera and what went on behind-the-scenes of the production.

WHEN: Tuesday, 21 September
WHERE: Blues Bar, Level 3, Aotea Centre
TIME: 5.30-6pm
TICKETS: FREE event
ENQUIRIES: info@nzopera.co.nz

Wellington

MACBETH SEMINAR - 26 September

MACBETH SEMINAR - 26 September

Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon learning more about the history and music of Verdi's Macbeth before attending the production. Presented by Wellington tenor, Peter Ballie.

www.victoria.ac.nz/conted

WHEN: Sunday, 26 September
WHERE: Pipitea Campus, Victoria University (room to be advised)
TIME: 2-5pm
TICKETS: $35 Friends, $41 others
ENQUIRIES: conted@vuw.ac.nz

Wellington

MACBETH FORUM - 28 September

MACBETH FORUM - 28 September

Join us at the Macbeth Forum where selected cast members will background the story and their characters to help you get the most out of your night at the opera.

Hosted by Wellington Friends of the Opera

WHEN: Tuesday, 28 September
WHERE: Queen Margaret College, Thorndon
TIME: 6-8pm
TICKETS: $25 Friends, $30 others
ENQUIRIES: Rosalie Thurston, ph (04) 479 7623 or Jenny McKinnon, ph (04) 472 6832

Wellington

MACBETH FRIENDS' NIGHT - 12 October

MACBETH FRIENDS

Join Wellington Friends of the Opera on a Backstage Tour of the Macbeth set, followed by an opportunity to mix and mingle with the cast at a post-performance party right after they've stepped off stage.

Hosted by Wellington Friends of the Opera

WHEN: Tuesday, 12 October
WHERE: Friends' table, St James Theatre foyer
TIME: directly following the 6pm performance
TICKETS: $35 Friends, $40 others
ENQUIRIES: Rosalie Thurston, ph (04) 479 7623 or Jenny McKinnon, ph (04) 472 6832

Wellington

MACBETH PRE-SHOW TALK - 12 October

MACBETH PRE-SHOW TALK - 12 October

As part of our Macbeth Opera Exposed performance, we invite you to join us for a free Pre-show Talk with NZO's General Director, Aidan Lang. Aidan will take you through some of the history of Verdi's opera and what went on behind-the-scenes of the production. 

WHEN: Tuesday, 12 October
WHERE: First Floor Gallery, St James Theatre
TIME: 5-5.30pm
TICKETS: FREE event
ENQUIRIES: info@nzopera.co.nz

Wellington

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY - 15 December

CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL PARTY - 15 December

Join Friends of the Opera for their annual Christmas celebrations, with guest artist Anna Leese.

Hosted by Wellington Friends of the Opera

WHEN: Wednesday, 15 December
WHERE: Australian High Commission, 72-76 Hobson St, Thorndon
TIME: 6-8pm
TICKETS: $50 Friends, $55 others
ENQUIRIES: Rosalie Thurston, ph (04) 479 7623 or Jenny McKinnon, ph (04) 472 6832

Did you know?

An English translation of the opera is projected on surtitles above the stage during our performances.

Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.

If you are 25 years old or under you can purchase $25 tickets at the venue box office before any performance.

The world's longest opera is Wagner's The Ring Cycle, lasting over 14 hours plus intervals. That's 18 hours at the theatre.

The world's longest applause lasted for 1 hour and 20 minutes as a standing ovation. The opera: Otello starring Placido Domingo.

On average, an opera will last between 2 and 3 hours, with one interval in a two act show, and two in a three act show. Operettas and musicals tend to be shorter.

NZO has launched an Opera Social Club - no joining fees, no club membership, everyone is welcome.

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