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FESTIVAL EVENTS
OPENING SPECTACULAR
Join us at the Festival Hub for an evening of breathtaking entertainment courtesy of the 2008 Dunedin Fringe. Featuring indie/alternative bands The Tweeks and Onanon, large-scale projections, and daring aerial performance by Wellington’s renowned Fuse Productions. Not to be missed, their evening high-flying skills will launch the Festival in spectacular style.
FRINGE ON SUNDAY
In a nod to the world’s largest arts festival - The Edinburgh Fringe - Fringe on Sunday is styled on a similar event held in our far-flung sister city. The Dunedin Fringe presents a festival showcase for all ages and persuasions featuring guest musicians ecophonic, The Alan Ibell Band, plus comedy, dance, street performance, graffiti art, food stalls and the inaugural Rapid Sculpture competition. Bring a picnic and soak up the free entertainment.
Event Sponsor: Cutlers
LATE NIGHT SESSIONS
Kick back at the Fringe Lounge after the evening's last show for the Late Night Sessions running from Wednesday to Saturday, both weeks of the Festival. Featuring a range of local DJs it's the perfect opportunity to meet friends and compare notes on your festival favourites.
2nd: Reggae
3rd: Open Decks
4th: House
5th: Drum n Bass
9th: Dubstep
10th: Retro
11th: Electro
NIGHT VISION
New Zealand’s only drive-in short film festival returns with a completely new selection of short films spanning drama, comedy, documentary, animation, music video and, for the first time this year, 90 second films! Held over two nights and projected onto a large outdoor wall, Night Vision showcases a wide range of emerging filmmakers.
Event Sponsor: The Event Production Co.
SOUNDBITES
Get a taste for new Dunedin music by a mix of emerging and established musicians performing as part of a series of free lunchtime gigs.
FRINGE AWARDS NIGHT
Celebrate 16 days of sensational entertainment at the Fringe Awards Night. Featuring music by Haunted Love and Fea Street Hustle, and compered by the dubious (but hilarious) Keith 'The Numbers' Preene, the Awards Night is a party with a purpose. A panel of judges have been assessing each act in every art form for outstanding ability and ambition. Remember to cast your own vote!
Event Sponsor: Radio 1
COMEDY
AROUND THE WORLD ON 80 QUID: THE JOURNEY OF AN IRISH GYPSY FIDDLE PLAYER
By Aindrias de Stack (IRELAND)
Hopping from scripted beat poetry to improvised comedy, the show swings from stand up to sit down, from dance to cabaret all with fantastic music. Characters are invented and brave tales of debauchery and enlightenment are related through music and mirth. Winner Sweet Award Edinburgh Fringe 2007. Strong language and adults themes.
ART FROM GO TO WHOA AND OTHER STORIES
Art Hysterical Productions (WGTN)
A non-stop, freewheeling, whirlwind tiki-tour through the history of Western Art and post-modern philosophical thought, presented as illustrated lectures in rhyming verse. A seriously erudite and overwhelmingly tongue-in-cheek deconstruction of post-structuralist theories and art historical discourse - so funny your arms will fall off! Written and performed by Kristelle Plimmer.
BEIGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
James Nokise (NZ / UK)
The world's favourite Samoan/Welsh comedian returns from two years on the UK circuit. Beige Against The Machine is one man from the South Pacific taking on the authorities, the kids who mugged him, the sports fans that think he's Pakistani. You won't want to miss this hilarious Tour de Fob.
BEN HURLEY: BOOM!
Ben Hurley (NZ / UK)
"One of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit and he's a Kiwi!" (in London Magazine). "Kiwi Comedic Legend" (NZ Herald). Returns from London to debut his new show. In 2007, Hurley recorded a BBC Radio sitcom and filmed episodes of "The Comedy Store" for UK TV. Don’t miss out!
DUB DUB DUB
The Outwits (CHCH)
We've turned the projector on and the volume down as we provide the voices, music and SFX for some old cinematic classics. It's all "dubbable" - TV, film, even footage of the crowd arriving. The Outwits use their improv grounding to bring guaranteed laughs direct from the seat of their pants.
GOLDEN GOOSE - THE COMEDY BINGO SHOW!’
Sh! Productions (CHCH)
Comedy, meat packs and mothballs. A Bingo evening hosted by Timaru's bingo aficionado Keith "The Numbers" Preene. Joined by burlesque contortionist Petunia Pink and legendary comedy duo Dos Gringos. What a night! But wait there's more... PRIZES! A fridge full of meat! Collector’s edition Keith Preene print! And spot prizes!
HUNTLY HIGH AND LOW
The Morrisons (AKLD)
Huntly's second most famous entertainment family bring their burlesque buffet to Dunedin. Hear songs by The Straitjacket Fits, The Smiths and Europe in an extravaganza of music, dance and heartrending stories of life on the road while living in the gutter. Warning: Show features extensive use of a drum machine.
JEREMY ELWOOD’S 12 STEPS
Notorious Entertainment Ltd (AKLD)
A veteran of Fringe and Comedy Festivals worldwide, Jeremy Elwood makes a long overdue appearance at the Dunedin Fringe with a brand new hour of killer stand-up comedy. Part of the upper echelon of New Zealand Comedy, Jeremy is genuinely hilarious. Forget rehab, take Jeremy Elwood’s 12 Steps, it's heaps funnier.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS - REDUBBED
Naked Pictures (WGTN / DUN)
Inspired by the Aussie cult classic Hercules Returns. The screening of the original 1960s Little Shop of Horrors with a debauched take on the story. Told using live dialogue and sound fx. Mushnik’s flower shop is not really selling flowers... WARNING: Contains adult themes... mmm goodie!
ON THE CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES OF HELEN CLARK TAKING ME AS HER YOUNG LOVER
Conditional Productions (WGTN)
"The National Party can, and will, win the 2008 General Election, unless drastic action is taken. Miss Clark, I am that drastic action". Join the cod-academic Richard Meros as he delivers the first state-of-the-nation address for the Rogernomics Generation.
THE BEST OF FOUR YEARS CAPPING SHOW
OUSA / PANTS OFF TIME PRODUCTIONS (DUN)
OUSA in association with Pants Off Time Productions brings you the zaniest sketches produced by students in "the humour guarantees act". The best of four years of Capping Show sketches, including those that spawned catchphrases used university wide. If you want guaranteed humour check out "the humour guarantees act".
WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Mark Venning-Slater (DUN)
A problem shared is a problem pared and what is stand-up but a comedic gushing of heartfelt dilemmas? Through the telling of tales on life and Dunedin Mark Venning-Slater hopes to regain the sanity of humanity and himself, as well as create original comedy with the help of the audience.
WHEN THE COW’S BEEN AWAY
Those Jammy Cows (DUN)
Back with avenge from their hazardous appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe...(in 1997)... where Sarah accidentally left Elsa in the fridge! Newly defrosted, Those Jammy Cows are set on entertaining with their own brand of humour; skits and songs about autopsies, magic, clairvoyance, Spiceworld, U-Tube, reunions and much, much moooooo...
DANCE
3 KIWIS AND A SPIC
Katie Burton / Mariana Rinaldi / Julia Milsom / Paul Young
(AKLD / ARGENTINA / CHCH / KAIKOURA)
Katie Burton, Mariana Rinaldi, Julia Milsom & Paul Young combine their miscellaneous choreographic talents from Auckland, Christchurch, Kaikoura & Argentina for a premium dance event at The Mary Hopewell Theatre. Four dance works, united by extreme physicality and dramatic theatrics. NZ dance theatre at its best.
CROSSING BORDERS
University of Otago's Dance Lab (DUN / US)
Crossing Borders are short spunky dance works presented by local and international dancers and guest choreographers. The dance stories draw from a unique mix of contemporary, African-derived and improvisation dance and music. Themes include cultural fusion, transformation, and social geographies. Featuring two guest choreographers from the US: Dr Larry Lavender & Dr Ojeya Cruz Banks.
DANCESPEAK
DanceSpeak (DUN / AKLD / WGTN)
DanceSpeak is a series of short succinct choreographies that are designed around themes of inter-connection between dance and the written word. In essence they are performance talks or talking performances by some of New Zealand's top dance practitioners including: Felicity Molloy, Lynne Pringle, Christian Larsen & Ellen Jenkins.
HERE, NOW
Liana Yew & Claire Lissaman (WGTN)
Intimate, vital, dynamic. The premiere of two compelling solos on migration and arrival. Kiwi: return of the long lost relative by Liana Yew (Best Female Dancer '06, The Listener) and Landing by Claire Lissaman. New dance unafraid to question itself and ourselves; our multiple identities, our fictions, our contradictions.
MADE IN NEW ZEALAND 2008 - SPECIAL LATE NIGHT DUNEDIN PREVIEW!
Footnote Dance (WGTN)
New dance works being made by Malia Johnston, Sarah Foster, Merenia Gray, Sarah Knox & Hannah Elks. Set to tour nationally in the NZ Music Month of May, this annual touchstone series of new repertoire by Footnote Dance includes music by Kiwi musicians: Craig Sengelow, Andy Foster, Eden Mulholland Francesca Mountfort & Brendan Elks.
RASA SCHOOL OF DANCE
Lisa Wilkinson (DUN)
Fringe festivities! Code word 'fringe' and you can try a class for 5 bux! (usually $14). Classes available for this offer - adult Hiphop Tuesdays (1 8) 6.15pm, Bollywood Thursdays (3 10) 6.15pm, Contemporary Fridays (4 11) 6pm. Also check us out at the Fringe on Sunday (6/pm) and the King Edward Court Open Day (29/am)!
REQUIEM
Crows Feet Dance Collective (WGTN / DUN)
A heart warming and inspired dance rendition of Requiem, a contemporary east-west mass by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. A hit with audiences and critics in Wellington. Ex-Dunedinite director, Jan Bolwell, is delighted to bring this show to the fringe. Guest artist is Dunedin's own Suzanne Renner ‘the Peter Pan of NZ dance’.
WE DANCE GOOD '08
Suspicious Rash (DUN)
With a splash of neon and glitter Suspicious Rash will explode on stage in the most contagious dance extravaganza of 2008. There's no cream that can treat this rash!!! So jump on board the magic bus as we party like it's 1984 with special guests and some audience participation to boot!!!
MUSIC
BIG UPS YOURSELF!
BIGUPS (DUN)
111 years since the first show in His Majesty's Theatre, Sammy's opens its doors to all at 11.11pm to carry the spirit of performance deep into the night. A smorgasbord of antics including highly flammable fire performers and stilt walkers accompanying big tunes. Performers welcomed and prizes for wearing art.
JALI BUBA KUYATEH
New Edinburgh Folk Club (DUN)
Jali Buba Kuyateh comes from a griot (hereditary musician) family, and has played kora since the age of ten. He's a brilliant entertainer who sings like Youssou N'dour and plays kora like Toumani Diabate. This is a rare opportunity to see a significant West African artist here in Dunedin.
SOUND IN THE CRACKS
Crack Productions / Metonymic Trust (DUN)
Dunedin’s experimental music subculture takes you on an exploration of the chance and collaboration that informs all music. Innocence (3rd) live soundtrack creation / new NZ film & video; Experience (4th) at the edge of composition; Private (5th) an immersive sound environment; Public (6th) a tour through Dunedin’s sonic spaces.
STEVE KING AND BAND
Steve King (DUN)
It’s an intergenerational ensemble featuring both established and emerging local musicians, presenting original antipodean folk rock. A fusion of experience and youth, eclectic influences and Celtic ghosts resonates in this collection of wry comment, personal insights and reflections on human behaviour that is uniquely Dunedin. Fresh perspectives, served lightly.
THE BITTER BROTHERS
Another Hillbilly Hoedown Production (WGTN / CHCH)
Straight from the western fringes, whoop n holler with the sounds of The Bitter Brothers foot stompin’ country, bluegrass extravaganza. Songs of broken hearts, murder, lust, drunken mayhem, jail cells, isolation and death, the bitter background of The Bitter Brothers is anything but sweet ... just one lick and you can tell!
WHYT
mr sterile Assembly (WGTN)
After collaborating with punk rockers in the Czech Republic, experimental musos in Malaysia, and Hip-Hop and Gamalan in Eastern Java, the mr sterile Assembly, 4 Wellington avant/punk/jazz musicians, perform alongside experimental Dunedinites to deliver 2 hours of total sensory submersion: a molotov of music, film, installation, animation and cricket pads.
OUTDOOR
FEELIN’ FELINE
Iceni Productions (DUN)
With our theme on lightness, creativity and play Feelin’ Feline will make your day. Purring, pouncing, prancing and play with our interactive catfantastic choreographed catnipped craziness. We need no venue, for street cats we are. Although, of course, we may meow and slink into cafe and bar.
FLAMMIN’ HOT
Otago Museum (DUN)
Join members of Highly Flammable for a flammin’ hot evening! Fire poi, staffs and more. Learn how to wow with fire at the hands-on workshop for all levels, then be enthralled by a sizzling hot performance afterwards. Not to be missed! Limited places for workshop, bookings essential phone 474 7474. 15yrs+.
GRAVE ERA
Graeme Cairns (HAM)
What surprises often lie just below the surface. A recent reshaping of the Octagon unearthed a forgotten cemetery. On display for one week before being moved to Te Papa, these gravestones reveal that our colonial past was more colourful than we imagine. Tours by renowned Professor of Post-Modern Archaeology, Dr Hapuka.
MAN OUT OF TIME
Christopher Meech (DUN)
A Victorian figure rides a great snail cracking the whip of progress. Slowly slinking along at a snails pace, this theatre piece juxtaposes humanity’s headlong race with natures glacial pace. It is a spectacle to behold; entrancing for young and old alike.
SLIM PICKENS
Side Show Agogo
Slim Pickens is a sword swallower. He performs some freaky tricks and is good at spelling. He is also very, very funny and he’ll make you happy.
SPIRALS OF MAN
Highly Flammable (DUN)
A theatrical fire performance and stilt walking show about a mythical creature who gets disturbed by humans from a deep sleep. The performance has strong overtones in regard to current situations between man and nature and the ever-increasing imbalance between the two. Family-friendly event.
THE HECTOPERUS GYPSY STAMPERS FEATURING THE GYPSY NUNS
(DUN)
Our Performance is a fusion of improvised Gypsy Music, creative dance and crazy fragments of Story-telling and Sculptural Art. We are a group of eight zany individuals, who wish to entice Dunedin with our mixed media Street Performance. Arrr do come along, ye Mateys!
THEATRE
A NATION DIVIDED
Mexican Hexagons (WGTN)
Where will you stand when the time comes? In 1981 the Springbok toured New Zealand. Our nation was struck with a decision to make. To go with the heart, or go with the head. Is it just a game?
CIRCUS SCHOOL FOR KIDS
Otago Museum (DUN)
Ever wanted to join the circus? Here’s your chance to go to circus school. Become a pro at these hands-on workshops and impress your friends! Bookings essential - call the Information Desk on 474 7474.
FAUST CHROMA
Free Theatre (CHCH)
Puppets, masks, conjuring, shadow play and film combine to explore a founding myth of the modern West: Faust’s wager with the devil. This is the latest instalment of an ongoing project exploring the Faustian search for the perfect moment between the ephemeral theatrical and seemingly stable virtual realities.
FOLD
Written by Jo Randerson (WGTN)
Directed by Alice Christie (DUN)
Fold was first commissioned as part of the 2005 Young and Hungry Festival at Bats Theatre. It exposes the superficial, capitalist-driven underside of the white middle class. This riotously funny and deeply disturbing play will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and show you humanity at its most shallow.
GET REAL WITH TRANSVISION ARTS
TransVision Arts (NZ / AUS)
Tackling (social) issues head on through forum theatre, TransVision Arts creates drama that is both entertaining and educational, with the people who the issue most seriously effects. ‘As scenarios morphed from worst to best case scenarios the dialogue was relevant, genuine and thought provoking’. Ros Pretlove, Marian College, Australia.
GOOD AULD BAD AULD DAYS
A New Play By Brian Johnston (DUN)
Betty experiences the rest home as a "prison". Carol is her carer, but does she possess the essential attributes? Are there parallels between Carol and Betty's late husband? What could have happened to Martha, Betty's friend at the Home? The play explores the themes of secrets, neglect, violence and misunderstandings through the generations.
HEAVENLY BURLESQUE: THE UNTAMED ODDITIES TOUR
Fuse Productions (WGTN)
Award winning circus, dance & comedy cabaret! A roller-coaster ride of sexiness, wild comedy and the absolute skill of highly talented circus performers. Short acts of beauty and glamour, gravity defying circus and anarchic humour. Heavenly Burlesque - Untamed Oddities showing for the first time in Dunedin. Free after party every night.
LUXURY AND DELUSION
Rose Rowan (AKLD)
She chants her pop mantras as she performs her beautification ritual.
SINGING WITH THE ANIMALS
Electronic Fluffy Seal (WGTN)
After performing in New York 2007, Guy Capper sings and interviews claymation characters on a projector screen. Singing with the Animals is an animated, interactive comedy show. Soundtrack created by some of the finest kiwi musicians including: Rikki Gooch/drums from Trinity Roots, Toby Laing from Fat Freddy’s Drop and Justin Firefly/guitar.
THE FRINGE OF TOMORROW
Otago Entertainment Directors
OED are proud to announce a new edition to the fringe line-up. A showcase encompassing the talents of Dunedin’s youth, providing them with the opportunity to develop their creative potential within a supportive environment, promoting a passion for the arts and ensuring there will always be a fringe of tomorrow-
THE LAST ANTIGONE
Abstract Chroniclers (DUN)
Are we being led by an unreliable narrator? Are love, loyalty and free will negotiable? Dunedin’s Antigone, a modern media princess asks us to forgive her corrupt brother. A fascinating contemporary version of the Greek Antigone, a feminist warrior. First performed in Ireland. New Zealand premiere by award winning playwright T. O’Neil.
THE LONESOME BUCKWHIPS' CHARITY GALA
Armstrong Creative (WGTN)
Dunedin’s finest family band dig themselves out of a financial pit and attempt to put their differences aside as they reunite for charity. The Buckwhips play a mix of old favourites, plus new and banned material. All proceeds go to a South Island family band of their choosing. 2008 Billy T Nominees.
THE MURDEROUS MANSION OF MR UNO
Written by Don Zolidis
Directed by Garry Keirle (DUN)
Any of the guests at Mr.Uno's mansion could have committed the murders, even those that have died and if you want to know who-dunnit, actually why don't you decide! A deathly humorous extravaganza, this hilarious play where you choose the ending will leave you choking in the aisles and gagging for more.
TRAPT
delicat entertainment (DUN)
You can't always control your own world, but how do you feel about controlling someone else's? Interactive Theatre - Trapt is a delicate balance between spectator and co-creator - your actions will change what happens. She's a living breathing being. She's trapped. Will you help her?
WORD OF MOUTH
The Literatti (AKLD)
The Literatti fuse spoken word, music and theatre to perfection, creating a symphony of poetic voices in a dynamic display of contemporary word play. 'This is poetry as you've never seen it before' Renee Liang, Montana Poetry Day Slam.
VISUAL ART / FILM
10KM DRAWING
Fleur Kelsey (DUN)
Inspired by the BIC 10km Pencil, installation artist, Fleur Kelsey, will attempt a 10km pencil drawing in a public performance which could last for hours.
APOLLO: REDUX
afterburner (DUN)
A mobile video installation with footage from the Apollo missions to the moon will appear at randomly selected sites throughout the university and the city during the second week of the fringe. Created by afterburner, an award winning light and sound collective.
COLLABORATIVE WORKS ON PAPER
Fleur Yorston & Inge Doesburg (DUN)
This exhibition showcases new collaborative works on paper by established Dunedin artists Fleur Yorston and Inge Doesburg. Collaborations challenge the perception of ownership and push creative boundaries. These works have been created for Fringe 2008.
GALLERY ON BLUESKIN GRAND OPENING
Gallery on Blueskin (DUN)
Recently established Gallery on Blueskin will host their Grand Opening Show. All new work by their contributing artists, including paint, sculpture, pottery and jewellery. With live music, food and wine, this promises to be a grand celebration.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Josephine Cachemaille (NLSN)
Perched on park benches, tucked in corners beside shops, lodged in the undergrowth, are tiny tents, treehouses, caravans, and temporary homes. Made from rubbish and glue, Josephine Cachemaille’s miniature models will enthral children and trigger adults’ rusty imaginations. Keep your eyes peeled or you may miss them.
OPEN HOME @ KING EDWARD COURT
The Tenants of the Building (DUN)
This huge building is one of Dunedin’s central city icons. It is full of exciting, vibrant people who are creating a fascinating array of products and services. Painters, carvers, sculptors, teachers, musicians and a variety of small businesses have studios @ KEC. Come in and explore the exhibition and open studios.
PERFORMANCE ART SERIES 2008
Blue Oyster Art Project Space (DUN / NZ)
Call it what you like - Action, Intervention, Happenings, Live Art, Art Activism, Intermedia Art, Maneouvre or simply performance art? The Performance Art Series 2008 aims to provide a platform for contemporary performance art, to facilitate dialogue and give visibility to an often-invisible art practice.
PLAY
Studio 2 @ 82 Bond Street (DUN)
Play is a light-hearted exhibition staged in and around Studio 2 @ 82 Bond Street, an art studio for people with disabilities. It is an intuitive expression of colour, texture and styles that echoes the different approaches to art by the artists and reflects their perception of the world around them.
PRACTICAL METAPHYSICS
Karyn Taylor (WGTN)
Subtle energy, quantum physics and the underlying nature of reality are the themes behind this experiential installation work. A series of resonance chambers’ aligned with the body’s chakra system immerse the viewer in colour and sound.
THE GROW PROJECT
Jude Robertson and Clare Fleming (DUN)
Dissolving the boundaries between art and life, Jude Robertson and Clare Fleming have created an interactive visual artwork in which the public becomes the artist. You are warmly invited to share your thoughts around food and sustainability in exchange for an edible seedling. See you there!
THE OTHER DUNEDIN SOUND, VOL 1 THE HARDCORE YEARS 1985-1995
Variant Media (DUN)
Amidst growing awareness of corporate and political exploitation an anti-establishment element united in being rejected, created an alternative culture that flew in the face of the expected norms of society. This impassioned rebellion was expressed in a raw and savage music documented here. Documentary screening, live bands and open bar.
TWILIGHT LANGUAGE
Magnet Productions (DUN)
Paradoxical Moments between Darkness and Light - Multimedia Exhibition and Events: Painting / Photography by April Dolkar & Video by Tania Robinson - (daily); Dream Food Opening Event (29 Mar, 6-7.30pm); Floating Bubbles (6 Apr, 3-4pm); Twilight Music / Ear Worms by Chris Matthews, Amos Mann & Steve Rusak (12 Apr, 8-10pm); & more...
UNDER THE OVERBRIDGE
Artsenta (DUN)
Wasteland to wonderland, urban decay to fleeting fantasy. A bloom of temporary art flourishes in a forgotten city space.