Rebecca Fox

Dunedin arts scene flourishes

Dunedin’s vibrant arts scene continues to flourish with a raft of fine arts, musical and theatre exhibitions, productions and events planned for this year. Rebecca Fox takes a look at some of what...

Shocking surprises in pipeline

Mike Jacobsen loves working on saxophones, particularly old ones such as this 90-year-old tenor...

Shocking surprises in pipeline

Mike Jacobsen travelled the world before settling in Dunedin, bringing a much-needed trade to the South — the ability to repair and restore woodwind and brass instruments. He tells Rebecca Fox how...

Surprised in the South

As work beckons in European music capitals, 2018-19 Mozart fellow Dylan Lardelli may have to leave Dunedin behind but he will do so with fond memories of the city, he tells Rebecca Fox.

As the debate about future uses of the Octagon heats up, DPAG curatorial intern Milly Mitchell-Anyon’s look at how it became the heart of Dunedin is a timely reminder of the changing nature and function of the site.

Soprano embraces early music

Australian soprano Hannah Irvine was 7 or 8 years old before she listened to any music composed post-1800, so it’s no surprise she feels most at home singing early music. She talks to Rebecca Fox.

Tight team of two

Kate and Luigi Agnelli work together at Lakes District Museum Gallery Arrowtown. Photos: Supplied

Tight team of two

A chance meeting in a small Italian town changed Kate and Luigi Agnelli’s lives forever. Kate tells Rebecca Fox how they came to visit Arrowtown.

A song in his heart

David Burchell will conduct City Choir Dunedin in Handel’s Messiah. Photo: Peter McIntosh

A song in his heart

David Burchell has become the longest-serving musical director in the Dunedin City Choir’s 156 years. Rebecca Fox asks what the milestone means to him on the eve of his 10th performance of Messiah.

Ballet to tell Grimm tale anew

RNZB principal Paul Mathews as the witch gets ready to roast soloist Shaun James Kelly as Hansel...

Ballet to tell Grimm tale anew

Loughlan Prior and Claire Cowan let their imaginations run wild when creating Hansel and Gretel for the Royal New Zealand Ballet. They tell Rebecca Fox about ticking off a few firsts.

Addressing cultural boundaries

Yuki Kihara’s latest work combines the Samoan siapo with the Japanese kimono. Photo: Supplied

Addressing cultural boundaries

New Zealand’s Venice Biennale 2021 representative Yuki Kihara, an interdisciplinary artist of Japanese and Samoan descent, is exhibiting her latest work in Dunedin. Kihara tells Rebecca Fox about...

Edges fill wall with poetry excerpts

James Robinson still cannot get used to seeing his large mural featuring words by David Eggleton...

Edges fill wall with poetry excerpts

James Robinson is taking a big step in opening his own home for the public to view his latest work honouring friend and colleague David Eggleton. Robinson tells Rebecca Fox about poetry and painting.

Musician's inspiration

Violinist Jennifer Koh plays the Dunedin Town Hall on Friday. Photo: Jurgen Frank

Musician's inspiration

Jennifer Koh was the first woman to play Einstein in an opera and has performed for former United States first lady Michelle Obama. Rebecca Fox discovers the story behind the violinist...

Making the most of every word

Sophie Graham and Alex Martyn take on a verbal challenge in Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons....

Making the most of every word

Having to think about each word you say or risk breaching a draconian word limit law raises some interesting questions in Arcade Theatre’s latest production. Rebecca Fox talks to the actors faced...

Lamb tells a story at long lunch

Creating and serving a ‘‘long lunch’’ for more than 20 people is a challenge Bachelor of Culinary Arts second-year students relished last week. They tell Rebecca Fox about the experience.

Universal appeal

Erina Daniels directing Party with the Aunties at Miramar Ranger’s Clubrooms. Photo: Dave Lintott

Universal appeal

Erina Daniels is bringing a play about her family home for her ‘‘southern’’ family to see. She tells Rebecca Fox about discovering stories about aunts, uncles and cousins are universal.

Show 'reeks as great theatre'

The cast (from left, Rob Stewart, Warren Chambers, Emily Atkinson, Craig Storey, Mel McCosh,...

Show 'reeks as great theatre'

Emmett Hardie has taken on a complicated family saga steeped in Dunedin history for his directorial debut. Rebecca Fox reports.

Chance to relax and have a cuppa

OPAVIVARA! members play in their hammocks at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Photo: Linda Robertson

Chance to relax and have a cuppa

Opening the public up to experiences they might not otherwise have is the goal of Brazil-based artist collective OPAVIVARA! Rebecca Fox talks to it about being a collective.

Jazzed to be finishing on a classic note

Jazz trumpeter Allen Vizzutti will perform a classic concert in Wanaka with his wife Laura. Photo...

Jazzed to be finishing on a classic note

Many New Zealand jazz fans will have seen top trumpeter Allen Vizzutti with the Rodger Fox Big Band — he performed in Dunedin in 2016 — but he is also at home with the classical genre.

Down to Earth

Yannick Fourbet with some of his French-made pots with their antique glaze outside his Lowburn...

Down to Earth

Making large, bespoke pots by hand is Yannick Fourbet’s dream job — a dream he is making come true in a large shed just outside of Cromwell. He tells Rebecca Fox about his journey.

A multifaceted life

Working at her father’s jewellery bench is special for Stephanie Lorimer. Photos: Craig Baxter

A multifaceted life

Stephanie Lorimer loves everything to do with jewellery so much she is going back to the first step. She tells Rebecca Fox about embarking on her third career.

Passion for plant-based foods turned into thriving business

Raw baking enthusiast Hannah Mellsop, of Real Rad Food, is excited about sharing her knowledge when she visits Dunedin next month. She tells Rebecca Fox about her food journey.

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