Rebecca Fox

Syrian chef gathering ingredients of new life

Abdal Kyassah prepares some of his Syrian food for a catering client. Photo: Elodie Berthe Red Cross

Syrian chef gathering ingredients of new life

After two years in Dunedin struggling with language and cultural differences, Abdal Moneem Kyassah is restarting his hospitality career - this time as his own boss, writes Rebecca Fox.

Identity under the microscope

With strong political and social threads, theatre-artist Alice canton uses storytelling to create spaces for multiple voices to be heard, she tells Rebecca Fox.

Taking Globe on the road

Transforming wild ideas into reality is what Dr Miles Gregory has come to expect of his Pop-up Globe team since he first came up his "long shot" idea of recreating Shakespeare’s Globe in NZ.

Two plays, two eras

Giving diverse voices a platform is one of the goals of Dunedin theatre company Little Scorpion Productions. For its next work it has chosen to highlight women’s voices.

Show a mental, physical workout

Puppeteers (from left) Edwin Beats, Ryan Dulieu, Cally Castell and Katie Burson in Room on the...

Show a mental, physical workout

Ryan Dulieu will get to perform in front of his Southern-based extended family for the first time when Room on the Broom hits town. He talks to Rebecca Fox.

Doing art Tuff way comes naturally

Michel Tuffery is passionate about the seabirds which feature in his latest work. Photos: Peter...

Doing art Tuff way comes naturally

Artist Michel Tuffery has a soft spot for Dunedin, due in part to fond memories from his student days. He talks to Rebecca Fox about his latest project marrying his love of the environment with his...

Ice cream dream pays off

Olive Tabor hands one of her quirky-flavoured ice creams to a customer.

Ice cream dream pays off

Giving up a full-time job to sell premium ice cream in Dunedin might seem like trying to sell ice to eskimos, but Olive Tabor is living proof that taking a risk can work.

Operatic intimacy at home

Pene and Amitai Pati (centre) and Moses are enjoying performing together again. Photos: Andrew...

Operatic intimacy at home

After spending two years singing in front of audiences numbering in the thousands, Amitai Pati is enjoying the intimacy of a tour of small theatres in his home country. He talks to Rebecca Fox.

Lighting up the world

Simon Holden’s Trilogy work, which will be part of the Luma Southern Light Project in Queenstown....

Lighting up the world

With a fascination for electronics and figuring out how things work since he was a child, it is no wonder Simon Holden is chuffed his latest project has come to life. He tells Rebecca Fox what it...

Taking the story to the chefs

Michael Coughlin and Pablo Tacchini at work in Cucina’s kitchen preparing for a Beef + Lamb...

Taking the story to the chefs

Michael Coughlin has always had a soft spot for meat so it is no surprise he has put his name behind a new lamb product making waves nationally. Rebecca Fox reports.

Sometimes it's nice to be nasty

Trubie-Dylan Smith and Abby Howells rehearse a scene from The Bald Soprano. Photos: Linda Robertson

Sometimes it's nice to be nasty

Actor Trubie-Dylan Smith has returned to Dunedin to join his friends in the production of The Bald Soprano. Smith and director Alex Wilson tell Rebecca Fox about tackling the absurd.

Essence of play retained

King Richard II, of England, played by Alfred Richardson (left) and Henry Bolingbroke, played by...

Essence of play retained

Re-creating the look of the late Medieval period and the politics of Shakespeare’s time has not been without its challenges for the team at Dunedin’s Globe Theatre, finds Rebecca Fox.

Focusing on the important things

Sophie Melville loses herself in her work when in the studio. Photos: Supplied

Focusing on the important things

Going for a walk in the mountains not only inspires Wanaka artist Sophie Melville, it also centres her. The busy mother of three tells Rebecca Fox about getting things done.

Influences from childhood

Sara Hughes at work in her Auckland studio. Photos: Supplied

Influences from childhood

Whether it is vinyl, magnetic board, canvas or glass, Sara Hughes finds the material to create and convey her ideas. Rebecca Fox reports.

Breath of home for flautist

Bridget Douglas may have discovered the flute by accident and taken her time to study it but she has not looked back. Rebecca Fox talks to the Dunedin-born and bred NZSO flautist.

Exhibition more of a 'garden' adventure

German-made 19th-century Brendel models used for teaching at University of Otago’s
...

Exhibition more of a 'garden' adventure

Art and collection items from 14 different collections across University of Otago feature in an exhibition at the Hocken. Rebecca Fox talks to curator Robyn Notman and artist Heather Straka.

No 7 Balmac rising from the ashes

Katrina Toovey contemplates the many bottles of wine, spirits and glasses that need to be shelved...

No 7 Balmac rising from the ashes

The owner of a popular Dunedin restaurant damaged by fire last year is determined to reopen by this weekend.

The best of the bay

Clearview winery at Hastings hosts a relaxed Vibes in the Vines event on a Friday night. Photo:...

The best of the bay

One of New Zealand's top food and wine festivals, FAWC Hawke's Bay attracts foodies from around the country, as Rebecca Fox discovers.

Bay's past and present full of charm

Early mornings showcase Napier's Art Deco buildings in all their glory. Photo: Hawke's Bay Tourism

Bay's past and present full of charm

When not enjoying the bounty of Hawke's Bay's food and wine festival, Rebecca Fox discovers there is plenty to do.

Finding art in the ordinary

Tony de Lautour enjoys the freedom of working at home. Photo: Holly Best

Finding art in the ordinary

A collector of objects and ideas, Christchurch artist Tony de Lautour paints, sculpts and etches. He tells Rebecca Fox about how his work has changed since the city’s earthquakes.

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