Thursday 14th February 2008

From Afar: Portraits from New York Webcams

Alannah Gunter presents an exhibition of images taken from a sidewalk webcam in New York City. She explores the experience of the flaneur in global viral culture. This collection of images of distorted, anonymous people both references and subverts the rich history of photographic portraiture.
13 February � 7 March
Daily
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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
Outsider Art Festival

Roar! Gallery. Roar! Galley, Wellington;s own promoter of Outsider Art presents works from our local finest. Self thaught, untrained, visionary wonders of intense drawing, papier mache, wild colours and imaginary worlds. We have it all! From the well known to the latest discoveries, come and be inspired.
Feb-March 14-1
Opening Thurs 14 Feb @ 5:30pm
Wed-Sat 11am -5pm
Thurs 11am � 6pm
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Footnote Perforum

Footnote Dance. A Fringe institution for the past four years, this is an opportunity to share in the process of the making of new dance works. 2008 sees a focus on choreography by the company dancers as well as new commissions by New Zealand choreographers.
February 14, 21. All shows 6pm
Duration 45mins
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Around the World on 80 Quid

Aindrias de Stack. Crazy misadventures of an Irish gypsy fiddler as he journeys the world playing violin and side-stepping trouble. Battles fought bravely against drink, drugs and debauchery are soundtracked with fantastic music and hilarious stories.
February 14, 15, 16, 17
Thu & Fri 8PM
Sat & Sun 6PM
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Six O'Clock Swill

Pint Sized Productions. The Swill is back! After a short break in January, the Six O'clock Swill returns with Pint Sized Theatre for your viewing pleasure. Wellington's monthly series of one act plays takes centre stage at Mighty Mighty for two nights only. www.sixoclockswill.com
February 13, 14
6PM
Duration 1 hr 30mins
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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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Dostoyevsky Trip: By Vladimir Scorokin, Directed by Gene Alexander

Theatre of Glorious Abandon. Seven junkies await their dealer to deliver their fix. What he brings them is a high no one had ever bargained for. This is a trip for the lover of literature, altered states of consciousness, and the ever present Dostoyevskian passions - money, power, lust and love. Raw and physical, this is a theatre of conviction, clarity and power from one of the best Russian writers today.
February � March 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
7pm
Duration 1 hr 30mins
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Vula

The Conch. Vula � Fijian for moon. Performed on a flooded stage by a vibrant company of four women, this award winning production from The Conch combines magic and illusion with traditional Pacific song and dance as it explores the practical, sensual and spiritual relationship between Pacific Island women and the sea.
February 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Wed, Thu, Fri 7:30PM
Sat 2:30 & 7:30pm
Sun 2PM
Duration 80mins
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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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Wellington Comedy Club

Wellington's longest running comedy show proudly brings you the finest headline comedians from around New Zealand during Fringe 08. After sold-out shows from the 07 NZ International Comedy Fest, the Wellington Comedy Club is now more committed then ever to provide the best quality comedy at the best price.
February 7, 14, 20, 27, 28
8:30PM
Duration 1 hr 45mins
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The Journey

Journey Band/Pilgrims. The Journey is a nine piece band. Using six voices, guitars, bass, sax, percussion and dance, this is an experience for the eyes and ears. The performance takes us through the stages of a life communicated to us by the language of the moving body, the compelling lyrics, and the power of the music itself. It is totally unique.
February 14, 15, 16, 17
9PM
Duration 2 hrs
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The Nominal Space

Stephen Townsend. The Nominal Space explores the sexuality of mathematics. In seeking to solve mathematical riddles there is an energy which brings a person to life. Like a hunter, the mathematician stalks his perfect solution. When he finds his catch he is satisfied at a primal level.
February 14, 15, 16, 17
9:30PM
Duration 40mins
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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