Honouring fallen ancestor
Honouring fallen ancestor
Learning about the life and experiences of his great-great uncle, who was killed at Gallipoli, has been a fascinating journey of discover for Dunedin youngster Jasper Harvey (13). Jasper is...
Brenda Harwood
Art fair brings buyers and artists together
Art fair brings buyers and artists together
Local art lovers will have the chance to buy art works directly from the artists with the return of the OpenArts Annual Art Fair.
Contrasting but complementary works beautifully performed
Contrasting but complementary works beautifully performed
The vaulted roof and lovely acoustics of Knox Church were the perfect setting for City Choir Dunedin’s performance of two contrasting, but complementary choral works — Mozart’s Requiem and Forrest’s the breath of life.
Production makes most of superb theatrical satire
Production makes most of superb theatrical satire
Brenda Harwood reviews The Real Inspector Hound on Thursday, November 24 at Playhouse Theatre.
Celebrating disability pride
Celebrating disability pride
Disability pride will be to the fore at the Dunedin celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Saturday.
‘Little change’ in teens’ habits
‘Little change’ in teens’ habits
The physical activity levels, screen time and nutrition of adolescents in Dunedin and Otago were intensely scrutinised by researchers in last week’s Beats symposium, which revealed "little change".
Memorial rededicated
Memorial rededicated
The windswept hilltop site of the Upper Junction war memorial, with its stunning views across Dunedin, was rededicated to the memory of 17 local men killed in World War 1 in a ceremony on Tuesday.
Ceremony for VC winner
Ceremony for VC winner
The extraordinary life and tragic early death of VC recipient Midshipman Duncan Gordon Boyes has been remembered at a ceremony to rededicate his memorial in the Southern Cemetery.
REVIEW: THE SEASONS
REVIEW: THE SEASONS
Chamber Music NZ presents ‘‘The Seasons’’
Friday, November 18 — Kings & Queens Performing Arts Centre.
Review by BRENDA HARWOOD
Indie jazz duo Reid and Wolken perform at Jazz Loft
Indie jazz duo Reid and Wolken perform at Jazz Loft
The Dunedin Jazz, Cabaret & Performing Arts Trust is presenting the first Jazz Loft event in Dunedin for more than a year.
Parsons buzzed to be performing new album
Parsons buzzed to be performing new album
The buzz of reconnecting with live audiences is a thrill for Lyttelton-based artist Mel Parsons, on tour this month with her band in support of new album Slow Burn.
Ceremony for VC winner
Ceremony for VC winner
The extraordinary life and tragic early death of Victoria Cross winner Midshipman Duncan Gordon Boyes (1846-1869) was remembered at a ceremony to rededicate his memorial in the Southern Cemetery.
An enthralling act
An enthralling act
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra players, led by concertmaster Martin Riseley, joined forces with Jolt mixed ability dance troupe in a joyous and moving performance of The New Four Seasons, by...
Play within a play
Play within a play
Theatre critic Birdboot (Dylan Shield, at left) professes his love for Lady Cynthia Muldoon (Rosie Collier) while Inspector Hound (Chris McCombe) watches on in a scene from Tom Stoppard’s The...
REVIEW: Tutus on Tour
REVIEW: Tutus on Tour
Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Tutus on Tour
Wednesday, November 9 — Regent Theatre
Review by BRENDA HARWOOD
REVIEW: Wonderful by Richard Huber
REVIEW: Wonderful by Richard Huber
SBZ Productions presents Wonderful by Richard Huber
Playhouse Theatre — November 10
Review by BRENDA HARWOOD
REVIEW: Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man — A Mass for Peace
REVIEW: Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man — A Mass for Peace
Dunedin RSA Choir presents Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man — A Mass for Peace
Friday, November 11, Knox Church
Review by BRENDA HARWOOD
Diverse and exciting performances
Diverse and exciting performances
The treats are coming thick and fast for arts lovers in the city, with multiple visiting and local dance, theatre and music shows to enjoy.
Touring performance brings orchestra, dancers together
Touring performance brings orchestra, dancers together
New Zealand violinist Martin Riseley leads an ensemble of musicians and dancers in a touring performance of Max Richter’s The Seasons for Chamber Music New Zealand (CMNZ).
Service remembers the sacrifices and suffering
Service remembers the sacrifices and suffering
The sacrifices of the many people who have served their countries in times of conflict, and the suffering caused by war, were remembered at Friday’s Armistice Day service of remembrance.