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...
Dunedin Fringe Festival 2019
Musical odyssey
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...
Performance tops Fringe pecking order
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...
Empowering women inspiring
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.
A taste of festival treats to come
A taste of festival treats to come
From the strange to the sublime, the Dunedin Fringe Festival is back and has something for everyone.
Behind closed doors
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.
A year of highlights
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.