Welcome to Fringe 2010
What began 20 years ago as a handful of theatre shows at BATS Theatre has grown into a monster! A big, beautiful, sometimes weird and always deliciously creative monster, feeding on the passion of New Zealand's arts community to make three weeks of wonderment every year.
Over those years, bright talent of the ilk of Rhys Darby and Ben Hurley, Strike Percussion and Flight of the Conchords have gone on to international success, while thousands of people have enriched themselves and enthralled audiences by simply giving Fringe a go. A great example of Fringe's value is Footnote Dance, a company that's been unwaveringly devoted to Fringe for 20 years and now is the first New Zealand dance work invited to perform at the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
From the staff at Fringe 2010–Zelda, Phil, Mary, Annie and Alison, and the Fringe Arts Trust Board - Miranda, Brooke, Charlotte, Philippa, Tony, Ezra, Alex, and Michael–a big thank you and happy birthday to everyone who has lived and breathed Fringe at some moment for the past 20 years. Viva La Fringe!
Fringe HQ
This year we are very excited that our Fringe HQ will be part of an installation street art project called ‘Urban Holiday' which is a collaboration by Gonwanda Productions and Manky Chops Gallery. Look out for this gorgeous funky 1960's mini Caravan and visit our friendly HQ staff and...more »
Featured Event
Improvathon - Improv until you drop
Welcome to the greatest challenge of creative and comedy endurance. An improv marathon - filled with all the thrills and spills that you have come to expect from Wellington's finest improvisers. This improv extravaganza will run for 30 hours non-stop - it's improv until you drop! And it's...more »
When: 12 – 13 February
Where: Wellington Performing Arts Centre
