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dunedin fringe festival 2019

DunedinMarch 26

Migrant artist speaks of struggle

The tension between a life centred on capitalism and one based on art takes centre stage in one-man show The Unfolding of Benjamin's Misery partly based on the author's struggles to make ends meet in a foreign country.
Migrant artist speaks of struggle
Migrant artist speaks of struggle
EntertainmentMarch 26

Performance tops Fringe pecking order

Samoan grandmother Mama is lonely, and things aren’t getting any better. Her never-satisfactory husband is becoming more useless and demanding, the kids and grandkids seldom visit, and she’s just buried the cat, Blackie the Second.
DunedinMarch 26

Musical odyssey

Dunedin Fringe Festival performer American Austin Dean Ashford brought his show (I)sland (T)rap, loosely based on Homer's Odyssey, The Jungle Book, the writings of Joseph Campbell and the art of Romaire Bearden, to a Dunedin audience in the Octagon on Monday.
Musical odyssey
Musical odyssey
EntertainmentMarch 20

Empowering women inspiring

Abby Howells’ love of music and theatre has led to some difficult times, but discovering the bravery of female performers who have gone before her has given her direction.
Empowering women inspiring
Empowering women inspiring
DunedinFebruary 20

A taste of festival treats to come

From the strange to the sublime, the Dunedin Fringe Festival is back and has something for everyone.
A taste of festival treats to come
A taste of festival treats to come
EntertainmentFebruary 20

Behind closed doors

Dunedin’s Fringe Festival is an ideal opportunity for emerging artists to test their ideas and mettle. Rebecca Fox talks to first-time playwright Ruth Carraway.
Behind closed doors
Behind closed doors
EntertainmentJanuary 16

A year of highlights

As we start a new year, it is good to look at what’s in store on the arts scene in Otago. Rebecca Fox looks at the highlights for 2019.
A year of highlights
A year of highlights