SILO THEATRE 2024

Silo Theatre is a leading producer of contemporary theatre in Aotearoa.

We commission, curate, and stage, local and international work that champions new forms of storytelling in order to speak directly to the world around us. Our shows usually take place across a selection of venues and spaces in Tāmaki Makaurau, in Aotearoa, and sometimes overseas.

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SILO 2024

A Slow Burlesque

03 Oct—19 Oct

Camping

14 Nov—07 Dec

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2024 ARTISTIC STATEMENT

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Coming up TOMORROW night - Beyond the Binary: A Slow Burlesque Bash!

Introducing the wonderful artists for our panel! They'll be discussing the intersection of identity and art-making, and how that informs their practice. This is a free panel starting from 6pm – no ticket required!

Stay on after the 8pm performance of A Slow Burlesque for a party in the Basement Theatre bar, with DJ sets from HALFQUEEN and SNAKELEGS, curated by PollyHill.

👠 Beyond the Binary: A Slow Burlesque Bash
📅 Friday 18 Oct
📍 @basementspace

📸 Jocelyn Janon (Jess), Matt Grace (Jo), and Ralph Brown (Moe)

17 Oct

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Coming up TOMORROW night - Beyond the Binary: A Slow Burlesque Bash!

Introducing the wonderful artists for our panel! They'll be discussing the intersection of identity and art-making, and how that informs their practice. This is a free panel starting from 6pm – no ticket required!

Stay on after the 8pm performance of A Slow Burlesque for a party in the Basement Theatre bar, with DJ sets from HALFQUEEN and SNAKELEGS, curated by PollyHill.

👠 Beyond the Binary: A Slow Burlesque Bash
📅 Friday 18 Oct
📍 @basementspace

📸 Jocelyn Janon (Jess), Matt Grace (Jo), and Ralph Brown (Moe)

JOB OPPORTUNITY – Artistic Director

As Silo Theatre approaches three decades of live theatre storytelling in Aotearoa, we are looking for a new Artistic Director to join our team and build on this legacy.

Alongside the Executive Director, this role will co-lead the company and creatively steer Silo Theatre’s next chapter. The successful applicant will have a strong vision for the future of Aotearoa live performing arts, an exceptional body of work as a theatre-maker, a solid understanding of theatre producing, and will bring a network of artistic relationships with them.

The incoming Artistic Director will play a pivotal role in setting our programming approach in response to our new strategic vision (2026 - 2040), which is currently in development.

We are excited to receive applications from across the theatre sector - directors, writers, performers, creative producers, programmers, designers.

Expressions of interest are open now and will close by end of day, Wednesday, 13 November 2024.

For more information and to apply, please head to: https://bit.ly/SiloAD or hit the link in our bio

Get ready for The Big Camp In!

To prepare for his 'professional' theatre acting debut Tom Sainsbury is going full method, camping out at Q Theatre overnight to get into character for Camping!

Tom's castmates, Chris, Kura and Bryley are coming along for the ride, helping Tom sharpen his skills before the show opens next month.

“When I heard Daniel Day-Lewis was coming out of retirement, I was so inspired I immediately contacted Q, to see if I could sleep overnight in the theatre. Figured if he can live as Lincoln for a year, I can at least survive one night on a slightly uncomfortable stage prop. Who knows? Maybe my craft will evolve, or I’ll just develop a back problem,” says Tom.

We'll be livestreaming on YouTube from 4pm on Monday 21 October, and sharing updates to our stories throughout the night.

Keep your eyes peeled for a live Q&A with the cast, and there might even be a few giveaways going too 👀

See you Monday for The Big Camp In!

The Milford Asset Management Season of
⛺ Camping
🎭 Created & Performed by Chris Parker, Tom Sainsbury, Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent
👉 Directed by Sophie Roberts
📆 14 Nov – 7 Dec
📍 Q Theatre

🎟 Book now at qtheatre.co.nz or hit the link in our bio

It's the first day of rehearsals for Camping – time for a class photo!

This very naughty comedy, just in time for the silly season, hits Q Theatre in just a few short weeks – introducing the outrageously talented team bringing this show to life!

Pictured L-R:
Rear: Kate Burton (Production Manager), Tim Blake (Silo Executive Director), Sean Lynch (Lighting & Sound Design), Nomuna Amarbat (Silo Producer Support), Sophie Roberts (Silo Artistic Director) and Madison Christian (Set & Props Assistant)

Middle: Michael Clark (Stage Manager), Chris Parker (Creator/Performer), Kura Forrester (Creator/Performer) and Dan Williams (Set & Props Designer)

Front: Brynley Stent (Creator/Performer) and Tom Sainsbury (Creator/Performer)

Not Pictured: Kristin Seth (Costume Design), Nahyeon Lee (Silo Programme Manager) and Jordan Dickson (Silo Marketing & Partnerships Manager)

The Milford Asset Management Season of
⛺ Camping
🎭 Created & Performed by Chris Parker, Tom Sainsbury, Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent
👉 Directed by Sophie Roberts
📆 14 Nov – 7 Dec
📍 Q Theatre

🎟 Book now at qtheatre.co.nz or hit the link in our bio

FINAL WEEK

A Slow Burlesque is on stage at Basement Theatre until Saturday – you've got SIX more chances to catch this extraordinary work before it's gone!

"This show!!! Gaaah !! I loved it ! Comin back for more . ❤️🙌🔥" – audience member

"Outrageous and wonderful" – audience member

"This show was FANTASTIC!!! Fabulous innovative theatre❤️❤️❤️❤️" – audience member

👠 A Slow Burlesque
🎭 Created & Performed by Freya Silas Finch
📅 On now until 19 Oct
📍 @basementspace

🎟️ Book now at iticket.co.nz or hit the link in our bio

📸 @andicrownphotography

💥 SEVEN PERFORMANCES LEFT 💥

A Slow Burlesque is here for a good time, but not a long time – there are only six days to go before the end of the season!

⭐ "One of the best things I've seen this year." – Audience member

Head down to Basement Theatre tonight for our 5pm matinee, or book now for next week. We're on the home stretch and tickets are selling fast! 🏃

Don't miss out – book at iticket.co.nz or hit the link in our bio

👠 A Slow Burlesque
🎭 Created & Performed by Freya Silas Finch
📅 On now until 19 Oct
📍 @basementspace

📸 @andicrownphotography

Happy Saturday! 🌞

Start your weekend off with a good deed and help us shape the future of Silo.

This year we're embarking on a unique process to arrive at a new strategic vision to see us through until 2040 – and like all good journies, it starts with a survey!

It'll take you between 5–15 minutes depending on how deep you want to go, and is a really important part of our strategic stocktake.

👉 To complete the survey, hit the link in our bio, or DM us 'survey' and we'll send you the link!

We've even got some goodies up for grabs, including a double pass to Camping opening night and a prize pack of goodies from Silo and our partners. 🎁