Tuesday 12th February 2008

The Artists Alliance Residency at Toi Poneke Wellington Arts Centre

Artists Alliance represents and advances the professional interests of the visual artists of Aotearoa/New Zealand. To talk about your career call Maggie on 021 220 9623 to book one on one clinic time as part of the Artists Alliance Residency. More at www.artistsalliance.org.nz
February 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Open 9-5PM
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Reptiles 'R' Us-An Exploration into New Zealand Flora & Fauna

Chinchillasky. As citizens of New Zealand we accommodate the eccentric lifestyles of slow-to-evolve reptiles on luxurious predator free islands, while back on the mainland our cities are on the brink of an invasion by a population of giant mountainous snails!
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Mon 11th opens 6PM
Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 10AM-10PM
Sun 17 10AM-5PM View details
Promoting your art on the smell of an oily rag...

Come and hear about The Oily Rag Project. Maggie Gresson, Executive Director, Artists Alliance will tell you how to have an exhibition/event on little or no money. More information at www.artistsalliance.org.nz
4:30pm - Feb 12th

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Sex + Murder = Play

Broken Cat You know those moments you wish you could relive? Like that time we accidently murdered the courier and had the best sex ever. Hey, I'm just cleaning the blood out of the carpet, could you get the door? Dark comedy, cool stage combat, sex, pizza.
February 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
6PM
Duration 1 hr
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Familiar Strangers

Connect Productions. An entertaining promenade theatre experience of the people on Wellington's streets. Meet carnivalesque characters on an adventure through the pavements, alleyways and curbside philosophies of the inner city. Eight site-specific performances directed by Rachel Lenart ('Bouncing With Billie') and James Hadley ('Lovers Of Central Park'). Meet at The Paramount 15mins prior.
February � March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1
6:15PM Tues � Sat
3PM matinees on Saturdays only.
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The Beckoning of Hope

Jawbone Cooperative. Two women and grief, the transcendently beautiful poetry of Osip Mandelshtam, Stalinist Russia, the resonance of history, politics, passion, endurance and a cellist. Directed by L�hibou Hornung and Andrew McKenzie, and performed by Marjorie McKee and Sebastian Morgan-Lynch. www.beckoningofhope.co.nz
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
6:15PM
Duration 1 hr 15mins
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Office Boy

Wrigglemania Productions. Steve is one minute late for work on the day of his big presentation. With the office party the night before, his boss on his back and best friend causing trouble on Facebook the next hour at Steve's desk will be nothing but tragically hilarious.
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
7PM
Duration 1 hr
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Bringing Improv to the 'Burbs

Wellington Improvisation Troupe Need a good laugh at the end of a hard day, but don't want to drive back into the city? W.I.T has the answer. Crash and burn elimination improvisation where the audience decides the winner. Comedy for those that need it most! www.wit.org.nz
F 8 - Linden
S 9 - Ngauranga
T 12 - Newtown
W 13 - Newtown
F 15 - Lower Hutt
S 16 - Lower Hutt
7:30PM
Duration 1 hr 30 mins View details
Tap That II

The Magniloquents. Returning after a sold out season during Dance Your Socks Off 07, Tap That II promises to be even more explosive, seductive and fun that the first time around. Bigger, longer, louder, funnier. Tap dancing like you have never seen it before. Unless you saw the first show.
February 11, 12, 13, 14
8PM
Duration 45 mins
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V�nderbra!

The Wombling Strumpets. �V�nderBra!� is an enticing Wellington lingerie boutique. Here we find first time bra shoppers, men buying for mistresses, and the International Bra Fitters Examiner�This four-breasted comedy is padded with quirky �bra-facts,� hilarious anecdotes, and the perils of getting the beastly brassieres on� and off!
February 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
8PM
Duration 1 hr
ONLY SEATS 20 PER NIGHT*
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And They Did

Babyshads Productions. When you�re poor, desperate and at the mercy of your employer�s whims, your moral fibre starts to wear a little thin. The blackest 'Shad comedy yet, And They Did is a thoughtful exploration of the possibilities that could arise from a delusional employer-employee setting.
February 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
9:30PM
Duration 50mins View details
21 Reasons

Rankle Productions. Often they�re great, sometimes they�re crap. Either way 21st birthdays are something we live to remember�or regret. From the celery sticks to the speeches, 21 Reasons gatecrashes the 21st parties of four young people as they struggle to make it through the night with their dignity intact.
February 11, 12, 13, 14
10pm
Duration 1 hr
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Chit Chat Lounge

The Chit Chat Lounge is a near-nightly talk show hosted from every Tuesday to Saturday in Fringe 08 from February 8 - 29, 10pm till late, at the Paramount Theatre. And 'cos you just can't put a price on the talent oozed by Flores and Burns, it's free!
Tuesday to Saturday 8-29 February
10pm - LATE View details