A festival of highlights
Arts Festival Dunedin 2018 is 137 performances across 36 theatre, music, dance and visual arts shows in 10 days. Here's a selection of some of the highlights.
Entertainment
World’s a stage for Queen’s trio
World’s a stage for Queen’s trio
The international stage beckons for three Queen’s High School drama pupils, whose talent has earned them national and international recognition.
Professionalism, focus ensure powerful impact
Professionalism, focus ensure powerful impact
A sombre mood prevailed at the final performance of Homecoming at the Allen Hall Theatre on Saturday night, writes Barbara Frame.
Age no barrier for dancers
Age no barrier for dancers
Showing that age is no barrier to creative contemporary dance, Rebound Dance Company is making its debut at the Dunedin Arts Festival.
Stories from the heart
Stories from the heart
Stories from the heart drive the founders of Australian circus group Casus. New Zealand-born performer Natano Fa’anana tells Rebecca Fox about connecting and strength.
US playwright Neil Simon dies
US playwright Neil Simon dies
US playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway's most prolific and popular playwrights, has died at 91.
Taieri Dramatic Society toasts 70th anniversary
Taieri Dramatic Society toasts 70th anniversary
Taieri Dramatic Society continues its 70th anniversary programme with a new local comedy for mature audiences - Bangers `n' Mash.
Dancer adds a touch of glamour
Dancer adds a touch of glamour
From Dunedin dance student to showgirl, Jessica Hart is passionate about the creative, beautiful art form. She tells Rebecca Fox about her road to heels and feathers.
Modern twist to Mozart classic
Modern twist to Mozart classic
Opera Don Giovanni draws former Dunedin singer Robert Tucker back to the city while it brings Australian baritone Adam Jon here for the first time.
Musical celebrates 50-year history
Musical celebrates 50-year history
Fresh from major stage success, Taieri Musical Society is going back to its community roots as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in October.
Arts Festival Dunedin: Laughter and beauty
Laughter and beauty
A highlight of Arts Festival Dunedin 2018 will be a dazzling circus-style adventure that brings to life the air we breathe. Bruce Munro talks to Air Play creators Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone.
Plath poetry tells the story
Plath poetry tells the story
Dunedin hosted the filming of a movie about American poet Sylvia Plath 13 years ago. Now, the city will hold the Australasian premiere of a play based on her poetry.
Absurdity, savagery combine
Absurdity, savagery combine
Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands, is a real place, but playwright Martin McDonagh's Inishmore, while it has one foot in reality, has its other foot somewhere else.
Plenty to delight the little ones in fantasy tale
Plenty to delight the little ones in fantasy tale
This year the Taieri Dramatic Society is celebrating its 70th year with two locally-written productions.
Fifth venue for 'Hamlet'
Fifth venue for 'Hamlet'
From homeless in Port Chalmers to settled in the town's historic Iona Church a few days later - that has been the roller-coaster ride for a Dunedin theatre group this week.
Irish themes a Globe treat
Irish themes a Globe treat
Two very different plays — one classic, one new — hit the stage at the Globe Theatre this month. Rebecca Fox discovers their Irish connection.
Exciting divergence by new director
Exciting divergence by new director
The first mixed bill from new RNZB artistic director Patricia Baker comprises four ballets — three choreographers and one composer — the latter being the connecting element,...
Fortune wardrobe saved for use
Fortune wardrobe saved for use
The Fortune Theatre's wardrobe has been saved for use in Dunedin, following the institution's demise.
There's drama in the air
There's drama in the air
When a shocking episode happens, it is rarely the case that only those immediately involved are implicated. A new Dunedin play charts the ripples of responsibility, writes Tom McKinlay.
Dance partners off and onstage
Dance partners off and onstage
From classical to contemporary, Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer Katherine Minor does not miss a beat when changing styles in the company’s latest production Dancing with Mozart. She tells Rebecca...