TOA - Theatre of Auckland

09/12/2019

CELLFISH demands a lot of the two actors and we are glad that the hard work put in by the cast was recognised last night at the Wellington Theatre Awards. Carrie Green named The Dorothy McKegg Actor of the Year and Jason Tewharaunga Te Kare The Grant Tilly Actor of the Year. T.O.A. was honoured that CELLFISH was nominated in so many catagories and congratulate all the winners. We are especially happy for the team behind PAKARU. Massive respect Hāpai Productions, Mitch Tawhi Thomas, Jennifer Lal, Sean Coyle, Joe Dekkers-Reihana, Neenah Dekkers-Reihana, Ringiao-Lloyd, Claire Waldron, Liv Chan, Tanea Heke and of course - Nan Brunning

02/12/2019

CELLFISH has been going for a few years now and we believe it is the years of work with all the different artists that led to our nominations in the Wellington Theatre Awards:
Production of the Year - TOA & Taki Rua
New NZ Play - Rob Mokaraka, Miriama McDowell and Jason Te Kare
Lighting Design - Jane Hakaraia
Set Design - Jane Hakaraia
Sound Design - Thomas Press
Outstanding Performance - Carrie Green, Jason Te Kare

02/11/2019

Set and costumes in storage, returns done. That's us! We out 2019!
Is that the last we'll see of Cellfish?
Is it time to make something new?
You'll have to like our page to see
What we got brewing for 2020

15/10/2019

Great matinee today. Audiences are giving love to this festival and the artists performing. We are giving it right back to them both. One more CELLFISH performance at 7pm before we move on. Get it Gizzy!!!

07/10/2019

After 2 shows in Tikitiki, 'Henare' takes to the stage in Gisborne for one night only. Break a leg but not a guitar string team!
http://tetairawhitiartsfestival.nz/events/henare/

Henare is a story inspired by renowned Ngāti Porou composer Henare Waitoa. A new play created by his mokopuna, award winning playwright Hōhepa Waitoa and produced by Hone Kouka.

05/10/2019

Wishing a wonderful opening to 'Witi’s Wāhine' @ Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival. Break legs and hearts tonight! http://tetairawhitiartsfestival.nz/events/witis-wahine/

29/10/2016

TOA would like to wish Tikapa Productions all the best for opening night tonight. If you're in Wellington check out 'The Biggest' at Hannah Playhouse.

16/02/2016

Watch Kendrick Lamar's stunning performance from the 2016 Grammys

Can't believe he didn't win album of the year!!! He wasn't just robbed, he was robbed then imprisoned!!! There's a big dose of 'CELLFISH' in this performance, get a taste. And if you want a taste of CELLFISH in the Auckland Arts Festival. We on at The Loft, Q Theatre, March 6 @ 3pm http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/…/raw-cell-fish-at-q-loft/

After being teased as a "very controversial" performance by host LL Cool J, Kendrick Lamar hit the 2016 Grammy stage and did not disappoint. The rapper delivered the performance of the night,...

21/12/2015

RAW: Cell Fish | Auckland Arts Festival

Yesterday Miriama, Rob and Jason got back in the room together to do a bit more work before the end of the year and they'll be back at it today. Kia ora to Playmarket and Te Oro for making it happen. You can catch a few selected scenes from this ground breaking new work in the Auckland Arts Festival on March 6 and there's a development season hot on its heels.

A black comedy-come-psychological thriller, Cell Fish explores the inside workings of a New Zealand prison and the inside workings of the minds of the incarcerated.

04/11/2015

RAW: Cell Fish | Auckland Arts Festival

Well it's official!!! To all those who backed our Givealittle page for a script development workshop, here's your chance to get a taste of what we've been cooking.

A black comedy-come-psychological thriller, Cell Fish explores the inside workings of a New Zealand prison and the inside workings of the minds of the incarcerated.

22/09/2015

Journey from page to stage | The Big Idea | Te Aria Nui

http://www.thebigidea.co.nz/news/interviews/2015/sep/169917-journey-from-page-to-stage

Jason Te Kare, founder of TOA (Theatre of Auckland), is a firm believer that quality work deserves quality development. He shares with Dione Joseph the journey behind giving the company's debut, Cell Fish, the legs to travel far. Read