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Turning the tide
International award-winning play Prima Facie, which is changing the way the law deals with sexual assault cases in some countries, is coming to a Dunedin stage. Rebecca Fox talks to Australian...
Theatre
Sensitive, authentic story
Sensitive, authentic story
A committed cast and production team offer a strong and sensitive portrayal of the impact of dementia on a family in the Globe Theatre’s production of Gail Young’s Bothered & Bewildered.
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Depiction of Alzheimer’s experience handled well
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Depiction of Alzheimer’s experience handled well
Bothered & BewilderedGlobe Theatre Thursday, September 12 Bothered & Bewildered tackles a difficult topic with care, poise and a dash of humour.
Intelligent show raises queer voice in brilliant style
Intelligent show raises queer voice in brilliant style
On Saturday evening, the Mayfair Theatre, the home of music hall, was filled with what director and compere for The Ultimate Drag Show, Olivia Dreams, dubbed the "tri, bi and don’t know" community only too ready for a belly laugh and only too happy to be loud and proud.
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A laughing matter
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A laughing matter
There were a few raised eyebrows when British playwright Gail Young told people she was writing a play about Alzheimer's disease.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Gore resident Shirley Pearce
Show brims with electricity
Show brims with electricity
There was certainly no power crisis in Mosgiel’s Coronation Hall on Thursday evening.
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Third culture kid set to tell tale
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Third culture kid set to tell tale
Growing up in multiple countries sounds glamorous but for some it can lead to unintended consequences.
Obituary: James Laurenson, actor
Obituary: James Laurenson, actor
New Zealand-born actor James Laurenson cut his teeth under the direction of Dame Ngaio Marsh on the Christchurch stage, going on to a successful career in Britain.
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Always intrigued by strong women
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Always intrigued by strong women
Golden Bay actor, director and producer Martine Baanvinger is grateful for every opportunity she gets to bring her solo shows to the regions.
Promising start to a new theatre project
Promising start to a new theatre project
"Break a leg" is a traditional theatrical expression used to wish performers good luck before they go onstage.
Children rapt throughout
Children rapt throughout
Animated characters of Madagascar: The Musical filled Dunedin’s Regent Theatre stage with colour and skilful movement yesterday afternoon.
Play a lesson in embracing your identity, history
Play a lesson in embracing your identity, history
Wahine Matatoa, Allen Theatre, Friday, June 21.
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Dual timelines
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Dual timelines
In her first solo full-length play, Dunedin director, acting teacher and playwright Cindy Diver (Ngāi Tahu) brings to life the story of one of her ancestors.
Travelling time a chance to rehearse
Travelling time a chance to rehearse
You might think you could run out of things to talk about, travelling four hours to and from rehearsals three times a week.
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Audience on board
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Audience on board
Putting a contemporary spin on classic Shakespeare is keeping things interesting for the cast and crew of The Tempest.
'Constellations' flies high at Tūhura
'Constellations' flies high at Tūhura
Nick Payne’s play, Constellations staged in Tūhura Otago Museum's auditorium on Thursday, is an outstanding work.
Pupils overcome fears to take shot at nationals
Pupils overcome fears to take shot at nationals
A group of Dunedin secondary school pupils who found Shakespearean language terrifying at first have made it to the finals of a national competition.
Fast-paced, gloriously crazy barrel of laughs
Fast-paced, gloriously crazy barrel of laughs
The 39 Steps, Globe Theatre, Thursday, May 16.
Readying for a rioutous romp
Readying for a rioutous romp
The curtain went up on Thursday night at the Queenstown Memorial Centre for Showbiz Queenstown’s season of Spamalot , Monty Python’s hilarious take on the legend of King Arthur and his...