Chart-hitting debut solo album ‘huge’
Chart-hitting debut solo album ‘huge’
It has been quite the journey for an Eastern Southland singer and song-writer as her debut solo album reaches the New Zealand Album charts.
Arts
You name the talent, we’ve got it
You name the talent, we’ve got it
From bagpipes to Russian dance to gospel singing, the depths of multicultural talent in Central Otago were on show last Sunday.
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Creating diverse dance communities
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Creating diverse dance communities
Dancer, choreographer and teacher Marcela Giesche sought to come to New Zealand for a break from the pressures of life in Berlin, Germany.
Art seen: June 27
Art seen: June 27
By James Dignan
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Letters reveal the real McCahon
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Letters reveal the real McCahon
An exhibition of Colin McCahon’s works from the 1940s to the 1980s, alongside correspondence he wrote to friend Ron O’Reilly, has brought descendants of both to Dunedin. Rebecca Fox talks to co-curator Peter Simpson and family members.
A treasure trove of Pasifika arts, culture
A treasure trove of Pasifika arts, culture
"Tai karaba te rabakau ba a kawa natimi, tibumi ao riiki aika imaira."
Everyone’s a star in Broadway spectacular
Everyone’s a star in Broadway spectacular
Over 20 Broadway songs will be performed by Gore Musical Theatre (GMT) at its forthcoming show.
Dancers clean up down south
Dancers clean up down south
Gore dancers had a successful weekend at the DanceNZmade workshops and competition in Invercargill on June 7-8.
Yet another family-friendly, funny, minion-based romp
Yet another family-friendly, funny, minion-based romp
It had been a while since I had watched a Despicable Me film.
Play turns to the past to guide the present
Play turns to the past to guide the present
Ōtepoti-based director, casting agent and writer Cindy Diver (Kāi Tahu) is bringing to the stage her first full-length play, Wahine Mātātoa: the (mostly) true story of Erihāpeti Pātahi, for a...
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Dual timelines
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Dual timelines
In her first solo full-length play, Dunedin director, acting teacher and playwright Cindy Diver (Ngāi Tahu) brings to life the story of one of her ancestors.
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Bright lights for Matariki festival
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Bright lights for Matariki festival
During Matariki Weekend, Dunedin will host organists and organ enthusiasts from around New Zealand for the Dunedin Organ Festival 2024.
Art seen: June 20
Art seen: June 20
By Joanna Osborne
Birthday triumph at Gold Guitar awards
Birthday triumph at Gold Guitar awards
A Waimumu country music performer had a birthday to remember at this year’s Mataura Licensing Trust New Zealand Gold Guitar awards.
Son following mum into stage role with society
Son following mum into stage role with society
Getting on the stage at a young age seems to be a common occurrence for the Miller family.
Better access to midwinter carnival
Better access to midwinter carnival
The Dunedin Midwinter Carnival has made some important changes to help increase participation and accessibility for all.
One-woman show to mark actor’s return
One-woman show to mark actor’s return
A Timaru-born actor training in New York is set to return home, bringing with her a new one-woman show.
One-woman sci-fi thriller tours South
One-woman sci-fi thriller tours South
United States-based New Zealand actor Kate Low is touring a one-woman show, sci-fi thriller How to Build a Gate, across the south this month.
New style for ‘The Tempest’
New style for ‘The Tempest’
An immersive approach will give audience members a unique perspective on William Shakespeare’s most fantastical play, The Tempest, in a multi-disciplinary production by award-winning Otago...
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Ballroom placed centre stage
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Ballroom placed centre stage
Australian choreographer and three-time Dancing with the Stars champion Aric Yegudkin’s dream to choreograph and create his own stage show has come to life with Ballroom Blitz.