New play tackles memory
What happens when the state controls memory — and asks ordinary people to decide who deserves to live?
Dunedin Fringe Festival
Pints, pipes work together for show
Pints, pipes work together for show
Shower and car singers unite for the chance to sing your hearts out at Bangers & Brews — a pub singalong with a twist.
Language, laughter focus of show
Language, laughter focus of show
Wellington-based stand-up comedian Jerome Chandrahasen is bringing his hit show on language and laughter, On Words, to the Dunedin Fringe Festival next month.
Fiery comedy draws from life
Fiery comedy draws from life
What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?
Comedy show set for festival
Comedy show set for festival
Multi award-winning Dunedin comedian and entertainer Harriet Moir debuts her brand new comedy show Dear Stalker at next month’s Dunedin Fringe Festival.
Unique visual, sonic journey
Unique visual, sonic journey
Dunedin Fringe Festival audiences are invited to experience altered states of sound and chromatic consciousness at a unique, one-off event hosted by local band OMMU and visual artist Sam Caldwell.
Broad spectrum of shows highlighted at Fringe Awards
Broad spectrum of shows highlighted at Fringe Awards
Creativity and community were celebrated at the Dunedin Fringe Festival Awards Night.
Solo play tackles ‘Hitler’s Pin-up Girl’
Solo play tackles ‘Hitler’s Pin-up Girl’
Wellington-based playwright and performer Jan Bolwell is returning to her old home town with a new solo play, Supping with the Devil, for the Dunedin Fringe Festival.
Unique outlook revealed
Unique outlook revealed
Comedian James Keating brings his sharp wit and unique perspective to the Dunedin Fringe Festival this week.
Fringe Festival reviews
Fringe Festival reviews
The Dunedin Fringe Festival has been going strong for the past week, welcoming audiences to a broad range of shows, including comedy, theatre and visual arts.
Show ‘awesome challenge’
Show ‘awesome challenge’
Learning how to safely perform contortion on stage is part of the preparation for a highly physical show.
Importance of work by ‘little artists’
Exhibition showcases importance of work created by ‘little artists’
A young Dunedin artist hopes her collaborative children’s exhibition will show adults they are not the only ones who can put big feelings on display.
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Musical an Uber cool ride
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Musical an Uber cool ride
A white van with the word "roadkill" plastered on its side is not the conventional venue for a musical, but is sure to make for a "once-in-a-lifetime Uber ride" for Dunedin audience members.
Performer tells tales of life
Performer tells tales of life
It has been quite a journey for entertainer Olivia Montgomery.
Comedian tackles former racism in show
Comedian tackles former racism in show
Racism is not an obvious choice for a comedy show, though some comedians in the past have been accused of it.
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Back in ‘rat race’: Performance returns after 25 years
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Back in ‘rat race’: Performance returns after 25 years
Four masked businessmen held together by their ties are about to hit the streets of Dunedin.
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Putting ‘all these passions’ to work
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Putting ‘all these passions’ to work
As an "artist with a scientist’s heart" it is no surprise Heather Massie clicked with the story of Hollywood screen siren and inventor Hedy Lamarr.
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Sharing Scotland with the world
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Sharing Scotland with the world
Listening to the sounds of the pipe band before the Highlanders hit the field at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Bruce Fummey says he "welled up with tears".
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Divas of old to have their day
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Divas of old to have their day
A fascination with rival 18th century Italian opera singers, Francesca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bordoni, who allegedly came to blows on stage, has inspired Dunedin mezzo-soprano Claire Barton to help bring their story to life.
Youth creativity to be showcased
Youth creativity to be showcased
A young artist is encouraging creative children to contribute to an exhibition.