The (new) play’s the thing
The (new) play’s the thing
Despite the challenges of recent months the three writers involved in the Otepoti Theatre Lab Playwrights Programme will have their new works read for the public for the first time.
Rebecca Fox
A good, classic mystery
A good, classic mystery
A lockdown in the middle of play rehearsal is not ideal, but not unheard of these days. The cast of the Globe’s latest production And Then There Were None have made the best of the situation.
The write stuff
The write stuff
It is the gift of time to hone their craft that most University of Otago fellows appreciate the most, and Heather McQuillan is no exception. The children’s writer in residence talks to ...
From the editor: Spring flavours to savour
From the editor: Spring flavours to savour
In these uncertain and changing times, one thing that stays constant is food.
Trip home didn’t hit right note
Trip home didn’t hit right note
Former Dunedin tenor Stephen Chambers came home to Dunedin to star in Opera Otago’s production of Die Fledermaus and visit his parents only things have not quite turned out how he expected. He...
Artistic regard bears fruit
Artistic regard bears fruit
It has been about 30 years since Philippa Blair exhibited her work in Dunedin and she had been looking forward to revisiting the city of her forebears until the latest Covid- 19 outbreak. From her...
No waste, farm to plate
No waste, farm to plate
After his first visit to Queenstown, chef Ryan Henley said to himself that's where he would retire to. But he hasn't had to wait that long, Rebecca Fox discovers.
Dunedin’s newspaper inspiration
Dunedin’s newspaper inspiration
Artist Sonya Lacey loved her time in Dunedin as part of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Visiting Artist Project so much so she took inspiration from one of the city’s leading institutions, the Otago Daily Times.
‘Firebird’ gives role wings
‘Firebird’ gives role wings
A new star is born in the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s latest new contemporary production The Firebird, choreographed by Laughlan Prior.
Public centre stage
Public centre stage
Instead of creating work and exhibiting it, Dunedin artist Maggie Covell plans to get the public involved in making work. She tells Rebecca Fox about the concept of social practice.
On a high with win and fellowship
On a high with win and fellowship
After a shaky start to her Frances Hodgkins Fellowship due to the Covid-19 lockdown, artist Bridget Reweti has been able to realise the project she came south to do, she tells Rebecca Fox.
Message in the mediums
Message in the mediums
Nearly 20 years after Joanna Margaret Paul’s death her work is resonating with contemporary artists. A new exhibition and book by the Dunedin Public Art Gallery puts her work in context.
Past master
Past master
Auckland artist Gavin Chai’s "enigmatic" work captured the attention of judges at Dunedin’s National Cleveland Awards earlier this year. Rebecca Fox discovers an artist with a love for the Old...
Tantalising food talent in town
Tantalising food talent in town
Dunedin food events — Dine Dunedin and Outstanding New Zealand Food Producers — are bringing two of the country’s top chefs to the city to showcase their work alongside our local chefs.
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm
Conductor Marc Taddei has been waiting for a chance to perform Knecht’s Grand Symphonie — Pastorale. He tells Rebecca Fox about the unusual pairing with Beethoven’s Symphony No6.
Quarantine questions
Quarantine questions
New Zealand’s Covid-19 lockdowns have inspired artist Yukhi Kihara’s latest works. She tells Rebecca Fox how looking back at New Zealand’s quarantine history shines a light on today’s pandemic...
Time and space to grow voice
Time and space to grow voice
This year’s Robert Burns Fellow, Becky Manawatu, has followed tradition and fallen in love with Dunedin. The writer tells Rebecca Fox about moving on from her award-winning debut novel Aue.
Jazzing things up
Jazzing things up
Duncan Haynes’ sense of adventure has seen him perform all over the world. Drawn home to New Zealand, he tells Rebecca Fox about re-establishing himself after two decades of living abroad.
Great taste, no waste
Great taste, no waste
Auckland restaurateur Nick Loosley brought his Everybody Eats concept to Dunedin last week, creating an upcycled dinner in conjunction with University of Otago Food Waste Innovation’s Upcycled Food Lab.
Captivated by Dutch connection
Captivated by Dutch connection
Missing her home country saw Dutch-born theatre creator Martine Baanvinger seek out a project that could connect her with her roots - she found it in photographer Ans Westra’s story.