Events

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Impro Showdown!

18/3/2012 - 20/3/2012 — XII Below

Join Improsaurus as they foray into the Fringe once again, this time with their new show – Impro Showdown! Fuelled and inspired by the audience's imagination, the actors weave your suggestions into furiously fast-paced and sometimes off-the-wall stories. Quality comedic theatre made up entirely on the spot! And only one improviser will come out on top. We'll see you there!

Dates: March 18, 19, 20
Venue: XII Below
Time(s): 8pm
Duration: 60 min
Prices: Full $15, Concession: $12
Tickets: dashtickets.co.nz, ph 0800 327 484 Booking fees apply
Website: www.otagocomedy.co.nz
Notes: Adult Themes, wheelchair access

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Music to Repel

15/3/2012 - 25/3/2012 — Age Concern Car Park, Bath St

Classical music is usually played in the car park to deter loiterers. Pearl with a Girl Earring says classical is not repellent enough! Pearl's private kazoo orchestra has recorded a series of tracks specifically for the purpose of clearing all humans from the concrete enclosure. A different looped track will be loaded into the venue's speaker every weeknight of the Fringe.

Dates: March 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Venue: Age Concern Car Park, Bath St
Time(s): Nights only
Duration: 3 mins
Prices: Free
Website: pearlwithagirlearring.bandcamp.com
Notes: Suitable for all ages, wheelchair access

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Aananda - The Dance of Joy

18/3/2012 — Globe Theatre

Travel back in time and revel in the glory of one of the most ancient dance forms ever. Prepare to be enthralled by riveting classical Indian dance at its very best culminating into a visual and musical treat. Prepare for Aananda - The Dance of Joy.

Dates: March 18
Venue: Globe Theatre
Time: 7:30pm
Duration: 45 min
Prices: Full $10, Concession $8
Tickets: dashtickets.co.nz, ph. 0800 327 484, booking fees apply
Notes: Suitable for all ages, door sales – cash only

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Piccolo Cor

15/3/2012 - 18/3/2012 — Mary Hopewell Theatre

Piccolo Cor combines dance and theatre to explore human vulnerability and worth. It celebrates happiness, connection and imperfection in the quest for personal and communal identity.

Dates: March 15, 17, 18
Venue: Mary Hopewell Theatre
Time(s): 7:30pm
Duration: 60 min
Price: Full $15, Concession $10
Tickets: dashtickets.co.nz, 0800 327 484, Booking fees apply
Facebook: Piccolo Cor
Notes: Suitable for all ages, wheelchair access, door sales – cash only

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My Dinner With Dick

15/3/2012 - 18/3/2012 — Fortune Theatre Studio

In what might be subtitled “Sideways, but with beer”, two men in their 5th decade – sun-dappled billabongs in a man drought – ponder their 30,000+ days of existence, and whether a four-course meal can be prepared with only the aid of a toaster.

Dates: March 15, 16, 17, 18
Venue: Fortune Theatre Studio
Time(s): 9:00pm (15, 16, 17), 2:00pm (18)
Duration: 80 min
Prices: Full $18, Concession $12
Tickets: fortunetheatre.co.nz, ph. 03 477-8323
Facebook: Theatre As Is
Notes: Adult Themes, wheelchair access

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Billboard Sixty Special

15/3/2012 - 25/3/2012 — Anderson's Bay Rd (By rail bridge)

The public billboard where a huge place to play in and explore; childlike aspirations are supersized. This project has become a wonderful collaboration, with the truly amazing generousity and support of the Dunedin Fringe, APN Outdoors, Fairmaid Chance & Crawford optometrists and my constant supporters at Tansley Electrical Ltd.

Dates: March 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Venue: Anderson's Bay Rd (By rail bridge)
Time(s): Ongoing
Duration: Ongoing
Prices: Free
Notes: Suitable for all ages

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Blue Oyster Performance Series

16/3/2012 - 24/3/2012 — Blue Oyster Gallery

The Blue Oyster Performance Series is a biennial event that showcases the most innovative and experimental performance and visual art from practitioners throughout New Zealand. This year 10 artists will be taking part across the duration of the Fringe Festival. Please see the Blue Oyster website for full event information about this nationally significant event.

Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Venue: Blue Oyster Gallery
Time(s): Various
Duration: Various 
Prices: Free
Website: www.blueoyster.org.nz
Notes: Suitable for all ages, adult themes, nudity, wheelchair access

 

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Botanical Banners

15/3/2012 - 25/3/2012 — Dunedin Botanic Garden

These eye-catching banners offer revelation and mystery, inspired by the natural forms of the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Get up close to see as an insect; stand back to see cosmic connections. Our rich botanical world is reconfigured by photographic sleight of hand to delight the mind with vibrant, energetic rhythms, plant patterns and floral fantasies. They’re bloomin’ marvellous.

Dates: March 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Venue: Dunedin Botanic Garden
Time(s): 10:00am-6:00pm
Duration: Ongoing
Website: www.jennylongstaff.co.nz
Prices: Free
Notes: Suitable for all ages, wheelchair access

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Concrete Chimera

16/3/2012 - 23/3/2012 — Underground Bunker at Salisbury Boutique

Concrete Chimera is an analytical art exhibition that looks at the representational function of images and the paradoxical character of reality; whether it be virtual or actual. We aim to create a show that simultaneously offers a context for the discussion of contemporary practice, ideas and frameworks in this rapidly evolving arena where art and science connect.

Dates: March 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Venue: Underground Bunker at Salisbury Boutique
Time(s): 5:00pm Opening (16), 12noon – 3:00pm (17-23)
Duration: 180 min
Prices: Free
Website: concretechimera.wordpress.com
Notes: Suitable for all ages

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NONE DNA

16/3/2012 - 22/3/2012 — None Gallery

A nine-year DNA strand of digital media – audio installation featuring international and local artists. All artists have lived or shown work at None Gallery over the last decade of experimental art. Off-site works shown at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery and the University Link.

Dates: March 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Venue: None Gallery
Time(s): Opening 5:30pm (16), 12noon-4:00pm (17-22)
Duration: Ongoing
Prices: Free
Website: www.none.org.nz
Notes: Adult Themes, suitable for all ages

 

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Performative Painting

15/3/2012 - 23/3/2012 — Studio2 Gallery

Come see an exhibition created using performative painting where artists have used their whole bodies to create a painted installation. A sound beam will be set up during the painting that interprets movement into sound which will become the installation soundtrack. Audience members can add to the soundtrack just by viewing the exhibition. Studio2 and Jolt support people with disabilities.

Dates: March 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Venue: Studio2 Gallery
Time(s): 9:00am-4:00pm
Duration: Ongoing
Prices: Free
Notes: Suitable for all ages, wheelchair access

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The Moon Knows: New Work by Mary McFarlane

17/3/2012 - 25/3/2012 — Glue Gallery

The Moon Knows, a collection of large mirror paintings, is the culmination of years developing mirror plate as a painting medium. McFarlane's imagery taps into a world of collective and personal truths, the duplicity of surfaces, and the science and craft of metallurgy. Her mirrors force the viewer to not only see the work but to confront themselves.

Dates: March 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25
Venue: Glue Gallery
Time(s): Opening 3:00pm (17), 12noon-6:00pm (18, 22-25)
Duration: Ongoing
Prices: Free
Facebook: Glue Gallery
Notes: Suitable for all ages, wheelchair access

 

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Transit

17/3/2012 - 24/3/2012 — Glue Gallery

An exhibition of 11 works commissioned and gifted to Mr Sterile Assembly by leading contemporary visual artists including James Robinson, Andrew Ross and Kerry-Anne Lee. The artists’ works illustrate each of the 11 songs in the album Transit by Mr Sterile Assembly. Artist talk by Mr Sterile Assembly interspersed with live performance of selected songs from the album Transit.

Dates: March 17, 18, 22, 23, 24
Venue: Glue Gallery
Time(s): 12noon-6:00pm (17-18, 22-24), 5:30pm Artist Talk (23), 3:00pm Artist Talk/Music (24)
Duration: 90 min
Prices: Koha
Website: mrsterileassembly.com
Notes: Suitable for all ages, wheelchair access

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Weekend @ Burny's

17/3/2012 - 24/3/2012 — Wing Sang Building, 209 King Edward St

A screening of the alt/indie music videos Stuck in South Dunedin, as seen on Youtube, and international music sites. This will be followed by a discussion with Burny Brosnan, independent writer, vocalist and director. He will talk about the writing, filming and recording of the song. This will be followed by a tour of the Wing Sang building.

Dates: March 17, 24
Venue: Wing Sang Building, 209 King Edward Street
Time(s): 2:00pm
Duration: 50 mins
Prices: dashtickets.co.nz, ph. 0800 327 484 Booking fees apply
Tickets: Full: $15, Concession: $10
Facebook: Burny Brosnan
Notes: Adult Themes

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Ltd Festival Kiosk

15/3/2012 - 25/3/2012 — The Octagon

15-25 March, The Octagon, 12:00noon-6:00pm
The Ltd Festival Kiosk is your lifeline to Festival events, venues, artists and CHEAP TICKETS! Ltd.co.nz will be offering some whopping deals to some great Festival shows. All you need is a Ltd card, available half price from the Ltd Festival Kiosk. Then head to www.ltd.co.nz to secure your seats before someone else does!

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Pecha Kucha Night #13

18/3/2012 — Fortune Theatre Mainstage

18 March, Fortune Main stage, 7:30pm,
Tickets: $10/$8                                                                                                                                                                                    
Web: www.fortunetheatre.co.nz
Phone: 03 477-8323

Pecha Kucha is a global phenomenon happening in over 450 cities from Chatanooga to Yogyakarta, with hundreds of creative images and stories shared every week. An array of talented artists, performers and designers sparking with wit and ingenuity share their private passions. Each presenter shows 20 images with each image displayed for just 20 seconds. Once started there is no stopping! The quick-fire format, the stories behind the images, the people you meet on the night, all come together to make this a captivating event not to be missed. A list of presenters will be posted on the Festival website.

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Rare Goods

15/3/2012 - 25/3/2012 — The Octagon

15-25 March, The Octagon, 12:00noon-6pm, Free
A rare shipment of digital art, film and animation will be on show in the Octagon for the Festival. This is an opportunity to enjoy original work by some exceptionally talented artists, designers and tertiary students. Don’t miss the Dunedin premier of the 3D Maori creation story that was developed by local company Animation Research Limited for the Rugby World Cup.