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The talking Chair finally returns....

vanessa@thebody.co.nz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:55:33 +0100

Launch postponed: gone but not forgotten.

I’ve just had word form the tireless crew in the Body office that this evening’s launch has had to be cancelled because of the inclement weather: Bugger! Still, they’re already talking about doing it as a Summer-times event – so keep those cowboy boots polished and an eye out for details. . .

Still, after the mild spr [...]

Andrew Shepherd shares his thoughts...

vanessa@thebody.co.nz — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:35:03 +0100

Wow! I just re-read Toby’s farewell blog and am once more a little overwhelmed at what we at the Trust are trying to achieve. And more so by the fact that it’s already been six months since Toby stepped down. . .

It’s been a very full six months, with Toby’s knowledge and expertise often missed. As many of you may know, we also lost Jan Webby from the Board at the AGM, and Maggie Hillock has since stepped down due [...]

DaPhT Board Farewell from Chairman Toby Behan

adam@thebody.co.nz — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0100

Well – it is with a real sense of sadness that I step down as Chairperson of the Dance and Physical Theatre Trust.

This is not solely related to the wonderful people with whom I have had the fortune to work with – my colleagues on the Board over the years, the staff of the Body Festival as well as the general public I have enjoyed meeting during all the Festivals and other events. Perhaps this would be a good time to offer my thanks to all of these wonderful people and wish you the b [...]