Theatre

Not for easily shocked

Aptly named, Duncan Sarkies' play about love includes the pukey bits.

Hooks in fryer love

Hooks in fryer love

Anybody who has gone into a Dunedin fish and chip shop will recognise the characters in Two Fish 'n' a Scoop. Charmian Smith talks to the Fortune Theatre team staging the play that looks at an integral part of Kiwi culture and its darker side.

Fantasy finally comes true

Fantasy finally comes true

Music, mirth and make-believe come together in family-friendly Dunedin production Grimhilda! Beware of the babysitter, writes Shane Gilchrist.

Ballerina in a different head-space

Ballerina in a different head-space

Dancing in an oversized mouse's head has been a challenge for Bridgett Letters-Peak.

Holiday high jinks at Fortune

Holiday high jinks at Fortune

Most New Zealanders have experienced the joys - and horrors - of a motor camp, so the Fortune Theatre's upcoming production of Dave Armstrong's The Motor Camp should bring back a lot of memories.

Charmian Smith talks to director Conrad Newport about the funny side of camping.

Year of good Fortune

Year of good Fortune

Last year was a tough one for the new management team and staff at the Fortune Theatre, but this year they can start enjoying it, says Lara Macgregor, the theatre's artistic director. She tells Charmian Smith about the new programme and many other initiatives they are looking forward to.

Review: Thin plot but comic aspect works well

Heaven Help Us! Playhouse Theatre Thursday, February 2

Coro Street taking to stage

Coro Street taking to stage

The infamous characters of Coronation Street will sing and dance their twisted plot lines on the Manchester stage next year.

Top theatrical turns honoured

Top theatrical turns honoured

The Globe Theatre production Waiting for Godot took major honours at the 2011 Dunedin Theatre Awards at the Playhouse Theatre last night.

REVIEW: Coward's favourite well presented

Barbara Frame reviews Blithe Spirit at Globe Theatre, Thursday, December 8
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