Therapeutic musical comedy takes on ‘heavy’ themes
Therapeutic musical comedy takes on ‘heavy’ themes
A Dunedin artist is inviting the public to her own private therapy session — and hopes they will have a few laughs along the way.
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Group needs new clowns
Group needs new clowns
Would you like to spend your weekends dressed up as a clown? A group of singing comedians want to hear from you.
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Connecting generations
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Connecting generations
It all began with simple curiosity about her family history for Nadia Freeman.
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The immigrant experience, writ large
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The immigrant experience, writ large
Romina Meneses has first-hand experience of being a new country where she does not speak the language.
Broadway comes to town
Broadway comes to town
Some of the world’s favourite show tunes will ring out in Oamaru’s Opera House this weekend.
Providing a theatrical leg-up
Providing a theatrical leg-up
A pair of Dunedin performers have created their own amateur theatre based on the principle that anyone should get a chance.
True character so unreal it’s funny
True character so unreal it’s funny
A show about "the greatest baroness you have never heard of" features in this year’s Dunedin Fringe Festival.
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Playing it for laughs
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Playing it for laughs
It might look like he’s leveraging his comedy for good, but Dunedin-raised comedian James Mustapic tells Tom McKinlay he’s really just having a laugh.
Tireless trio have audience in fits till final seconds
Tireless trio have audience in fits till final seconds
Summer Shakespeare, DNI hall (relocated), Saturday, February 10.
Performances excellent in intriguing piece
Performances excellent in intriguing piece
Artist Descending a Staircase, Globe Theatre, Thursday, February 8.
Actors prepare to take on complete works of Shakespeare
Actors prepare to take on complete works of Shakespeare
Cast members of Dunedin Summer Shakespeare have been rehearsing their scenes, ready for their season of outdoor performances at Chingford Park in North East Valley.
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All the Bard’s a play in summer series
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All the Bard’s a play in summer series
Performing in this year’s Dunedin Summer Shakespeare is one of many firsts for New Zealand actor, writer and director Gregory Cooper. He and director Lara Macgregor talk to Rebecca Fox.
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Chorus of concern over management of theatre
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Chorus of concern over management of theatre
A national performer and promoter has joined the chorus of concern about the management of Regent Theatre, amid calls for an independent inquiry.
‘Lesbian feminist’ triumphed in literary world
‘Lesbian feminist’ of humble origin triumphed in literary world
Renee — no surname required — emerged from humble origins to become one of New Zealand’s most influential writers.
Ashton brings extraordinary energy to Dickensian tale
Ashton brings extraordinary energy to Dickensian tale
A near-capacity audience seated on the stage of the Regent Theatre on Friday evening thoroughly enjoyed Penny Ashton’s multifaceted one-woman show.
Sale hoped to rescue theatre
Sale hoped to rescue theatre
The cogs are turning for the possible sale of Dunedin’s Fortune Theatre building.
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Delighting in gift of happiness
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Delighting in gift of happiness
After the sell-out success of Promise and Promiscuity in Dunedin earlier this year, Penny Ashton tells Rebecca Fox how she has swapped Austen for Dickens and the small stage for the large.
Delightful fusion of classic, modern
Delightful fusion of classic, modern
Just in time for the festive season is a delightful pantomime that gives a comic twist on J.M. Barrie’s timeless tale.
Taking Chekhov’s classic in a new direction
Taking Chekhov’s classic in a new direction
At the Mayfair, anyone expecting a traditionally naturalistic staging of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard is in for a surprise.
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Classic returned to comedy roots
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Classic returned to comedy roots
Having travelled around the world seeking out the best theatre and circus training in Europe, Sarah and Blaise Barham are putting what they have learned into practice.
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