Other Events
Other Events
Wellington
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?
| 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
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
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.
| 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
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
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
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
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.
| 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
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
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
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
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.
