Nigel Benson

Fringe opens unique arts perspective

The Dunedin Fringe Festival dons its funny hat today, tips it to a rakish angle and prepares to tickle the city with a feather for the next 11 days.

Pearls from the Blue Oyster

The Dunedin Fringe Festival takes art into new territory today. Nigel Benson previews the Blue Oyster Performance Series.

She won't take anything less - Dunedin is perfect

It was Perfect in Dunedin for Scottish songstress Eddi Reader MBE yesterday.

Stadium stands up to riot of colour

Work started on painting Otago's $200 million Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday. And, surprisingly, red and black were the most popular colour choices for the new home of Otago rugby.

Trust will promote arts in Central Otago

The Central Otago District Arts Trust will hold its first meeting at Central Stories today.

Away with the fairies

Dunedin artist Ivan Hill has painted a world a little less grim. He talks to Nigel Benson.

In it for Chick's

It's been the scene of mariners, mystery and murder. But its new gig is music. Nigel Benson visits Chick's Hotel.

Quiet as a grave

"So ... why don't you come and stay a night in 'the murder room'," Chick's publican Hector Hazard asks with a smile.

Sinfonia goes global

The Southern Sinfonia is warming up for the start of its international series. Nigel Benson previews the sounds of the season.

Theatre review: My Name is Rachel Corrie

American peace martyr Rachel Corrie was heart-rendingly resurrected by Nadya Shaw Bennett at Allen Hall on Thursday night.