Open Book Productions
Wellington, New Zealand
formed in 1998
Founding Member, Devisor and Director
Open Book was established to produce innovative, accessible and professional creative works for a diverse audience to stimulate, entertain and educate. I left the company in 2001 to work full time at BATS Theatre. Ten years on Open Book is a registered charitable organisation producing and facilitating the creation of original performance works.
Past productions include: This Ridiculous Dance
This Ridiculous Dance
Directed by Paula van Beek
North Melbourne Town Hall (2001)
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Australia
BATS Theatre (2001)
Wellington
This physical comedy take you on a journey through the native New Zealand bush to the moon, opening up a world where moths can sing, tuataras can talk and suitcases can fly.
“Clever, graceful, funny and touching, This Ridiculous Dance is a gem.”
– StageLeft, Melbourne
“This is a tight, creative and entertaining piece of theatre that I thoroughly enjoyed; one that will leave you quietly asking for more.” -Beat Magazine, Melbourne
“This company is once more boldly trying to venture out in new directions with Paula van Beek at the helm” –The Capital Times
Directed by Paula van Beek
North Melbourne Town Hall (2001)
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Australia
BATS Theatre (2001)
Wellington
This physical comedy take you on a journey through the native New Zealand bush to the moon, opening up a world where moths can sing, tuataras can talk and suitcases can fly.
“Clever, graceful, funny and touching, This Ridiculous Dance is a gem.”
– StageLeft, Melbourne
“This is a tight, creative and entertaining piece of theatre that I thoroughly enjoyed; one that will leave you quietly asking for more.” -Beat Magazine, Melbourne
“This company is once more boldly trying to venture out in new directions with Paula van Beek at the helm” –The Capital Times
Exit Down Ramp
Exit Down Ramp
Wellington Fringe Festival (2001)
Clifton Terrace car park
‘Best Outdoor Production’ – Fringe Awards
“…superior outdoor entertainment...” Timothy O’Brien, The Dominion
“The best Fringe physical theatre piece…Visually beautiful, with a sense of humour, Open Book display their talent for stage once again this Fringe.” Noel Meek - Loop
Wellington Fringe Festival (2001)
Clifton Terrace car park
‘Best Outdoor Production’ – Fringe Awards
“…superior outdoor entertainment...” Timothy O’Brien, The Dominion
“The best Fringe physical theatre piece…Visually beautiful, with a sense of humour, Open Book display their talent for stage once again this Fringe.” Noel Meek - Loop
Invisible Ink
Invisible Ink
Studio 77, Wellington (2000)
‘Best Theatre’ – Fringe Awards
“Open Book have succeeded where many more ‘professional’ theatre companies fail” Nick Melchior, City Vocie
“Invisible Ink is polished off with exciting direction from Paula van Beek who makes good use of the space in Studio 77….Open Book look well placed to create some powerful theatre in the future.” Daphane Owers, The Package.
Studio 77, Wellington (2000)
‘Best Theatre’ – Fringe Awards
“Open Book have succeeded where many more ‘professional’ theatre companies fail” Nick Melchior, City Vocie
“Invisible Ink is polished off with exciting direction from Paula van Beek who makes good use of the space in Studio 77….Open Book look well placed to create some powerful theatre in the future.” Daphane Owers, The Package.