Arts

History of acting training explored

History of acting training explored

New Zealand’s leading theatre educators and practitioners have joined forces to take an in-depth look at the history of actor training in this country in a new book, being launched in Dunedin this...

Club hosts All Girl Big Band

Dunedin Jazz Club will host trailblazing New Zealand musician Lana Law this weekend, leading a celebration of the influence of women musicians on popular music.

Support key for new gallery

A collective of Dunedin visual artists have joined forces to open a gallery, where emerging and established artists can showcase their work side-by-side.

Fine concert an antidote to winter chill

Fine concert an antidote to winter chill

A crowd-pleasing showcase of music by some of the world’s greatest Baroque and Classical era composers delighted a capacity audience at Sunday’s second Dunedin Symphony Orchestra "Sublime Schubert" concert.

Society a chance to learn of arts

Otago Decorative and Fine Arts Society chairwoman Maggie Hanton is keen to welcome new members to...

Society a chance to learn of arts

Giving everyday people the chance to learn about the fine arts is the focus of Dunedin group the Otago Decorative and Fine Arts Society.

Art seen: July 24

Kororā II, by Hannah Kidd. Photo: Glenn Frei/Milford Galleries

Art seen: July 24

By Laura Elliott

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Sculpting reflections

To Viky Garden each flower has a suggestive, elegant pose. Photos: supplied

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Sculpting reflections

Auckland artist Viky Garden is drawn to pushing boundaries and exploring unconventional materials and methods. She talks to Rebecca Fox about turbulent times and taking risks.

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Female big band to visit Dunedin

The All Girl Big Band love playing at Christchurch Art Centre’s Great Hall. Photo: Peter R More

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Female big band to visit Dunedin

After years of being the only woman in the big bands she performed in, Lana Law has embraced the idea of an all-female big band.

Album review

Though the four tracks that make up Dancing Shoes started life in the same writing rooms as Nilufer Yanya’s acclaimed 2024 LP My Method Actor, they have an identity of their own.

Artist’s story takes flight

Three special screenings of the 2022 film, Geoff Dixon: Portraits of Us, are being shown at the St James Theatre in Gore this weekend and next Tuesday .

‘Therapeutic’ work making textured art

An example of the "textured art" Kom Haryani will be teaching how to make in her workshop as part...

‘Therapeutic’ work making textured art

Kom Haryani’s dad was into art and she started making ceramics and candles with him at a young age.

Poetry day set to warm winter hearts

A song, a sonnet, a soliloquy, entertainers and those with a poetic mind are invited to show off Southland’s creativity this weekend.

Winner encourages contest entries

Dunedin musician Keira Wallace, who won the 2024 Play It Strange songwriting competition, is...

Winner encourages contest entries

Ōtepoti Dunedin musician Keira Wallace, 18, winner of the 2024 Play It Strange youth songwriting competition, is urging other young creatives to have a go this year.

Personal experiences inspire play

The NeuroSpice Girls cast members (from left) Ellie Swann, Lexie Tomlinson, playwright Lizzie...

Personal experiences inspire play

Dunedin theatre company Hic Sunt Dracones (HSC) will present their premiere production of "funny and ferocious" new play The NeuroSpice Girls, by Christchurch playwright Lizzie Tollemache.

Pianist returns, recitals set

Dunedin pianist Abhinath Berry will present a recital featuring favourites and works he has...

Pianist returns, recitals set

A trip home to Dunedin during the summer break from his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London is proving a welcome respite from the heat for pianist Abhinath Berry, 24.

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Passing down passion for music

Natasha Manowitz conducts the children’s choir she co-founded. Photo: Andrew MacKay

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Passing down passion for music

Coming from a musical family, Natasha Manowitz is determined all children should have similar opportunities to enjoy music in their lives.

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Images that say more

Marti Friedlander, Eglinton Valley, 1970 (2025). Photos: supplied

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Images that say more

A selection of late photographer Marti Friedlander’s rural South Island photographs which have never been seen in the South are on exhibit at Starkwhite in Queenstown.