Tale of hope, understanding
A Dunedin theatre company is bringing the Dear Boobs book project to the stage. Rebecca Fox talks to those involved.
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Survival and the nature of reality
Survival and the nature of reality
United States production Butcher Holler Here We Come will have its international premiere at the Dunedin Fringe Festival this month. Rebecca Fox talks to one of its performers, Cole Wimpee.
Ward-Lealand named New Zealander of Year
Ward-Lealand named New Zealander of Year
Actor and director Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te Atamira has won the 2020 New Zealander of the Year Award.
$300,000 performing arts study
$300,000 performing arts study
A study exploring the future of performing arts in Dunedin requires further analysis, the Dunedin City Council says.
‘Orpheus’ retelling a hit
‘Orpheus’ retelling a hit
Last night, Dunedin’s annual Fringe Festival launched its programme of funny, wacky, creative and serious productions and events which will hit the city in March, including the New Zealand premiere...
Putting it down on paper
Putting it down on paper
Living in a ‘‘persistently precarious state’’ shapes writer Emily Duncan’s life. She tells Rebecca Fox how the Robert Burns Fellowship has allowed her to help others living with Cushing’s disease.
Performances excellent in great setting
Performances excellent in great setting
REVIEW: The Woodhaugh Gardens proves a great venue to enjoy some Shakespeare this summer, says Barbara Frame.
Outdoor setting sharpens Shakespeare challenge
Outdoor setting sharpens Shakespeare challenge
The lure of Shakespeare and the challenge of performing outdoors have attracted a group of actors for the first season of Dunedin Summer Shakespeare in many years. Rebecca Fox talks to Romeo and...
Honour welcomed as recognition of the arts
Honour welcomed as recognition of the arts
Playwright and dance theatre leader Jan Bolwell says her Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit award has given a welcome boost to the public profile of people in the arts.
Dunedin theatrical recharge
Dunedin theatrical recharge
A renaissance of theatre is set to flourish in Dunedin after two of the city’s top theatre companies received major funding grants.
Pre-Christmas tradition at town hall — hallelujah!
Pre-Christmas tradition at town hall — hallelujah!
On Tuesday evening, the Dunedin Town Hall resounded with music of one of the best-known oratorios, Messiah by George Frederik Handel.
Empty theatre awaiting fate
Empty theatre awaiting fate
The Fortune Theatre building in Dunedin will remain unused for the immediate future.
Play makes the most of its cathedral setting
Play makes the most of its cathedral setting
Murder in the Cathedral isn’t always performed in cathedrals, but the free scenery is an obvious advantage, and Jonathan Cweorth’s production makes the most of all St. Paul’s has to offer, write Barbara Frame.
Hanover Hall to host theatre awards
Hanover Hall to host theatre awards
Dunedin’s theatre community will celebrate the year’s achievements and most exciting moments at Monday’s 10th annual Dunedin Theatre Awards.
Ballet to tell Grimm tale anew
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.
Making the most of every word
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...
Show 'reeks as great theatre'
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.
Universal appeal
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.
Pie shop story offers many quirky moments
Pie shop story offers many quirky moments
Mr Red Light is the author of his own inept plot.
A beacon of truth
A beacon of truth
As a former University of Otago drama student, Ben Crowder is looking forward to bringing his latest production to Dunedin. Rebecca Fox talks to Crowder and actress Jennifer Ludlam about Mr Red Light.