Friday 15th 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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Die Henkel Spur (The Henkel Highway)

Winning Productions. Die Henkel Spur will tour with their specially designed mobile stage from Owhiro Bay to Eastbourne along the same path that the notorious charlatan Franz Henkel travelled in 1831. Under the direction of Jeff Henderson and Stephen Bain this contemporary interpretation of Henkel�s journey throws new light on our musical history. *Specific locations will be posted on our blogsite daily at www.henkelspur.blogspot.com
February 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17
All Shows 12PM & 2:30PM.
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Footnote Fused

Footnote Dance/Fuse Productions. Contemporary Dance meets circus skills. Breaking new ground in contemporary performance the Footnote Dancers work with Fuse Productions 'guru' of aerial magic, Tom Beauchamp. Together they present Footnote Fused - a new experiment, presented at a secret location! Text SECRET to 2343 plus your name & email address and you will be sent further instructions PLEASE NOTE THIS NUMBER DIFFERS FROM THE PRINTED PROGRAMME
February 8, 15, 22
6pm
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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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Caravan of Amazement

Moose Productions. Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin. Caravan Of Amazement is an outdoor family friendly show about witches, nightmares and dreams. Come to the Civic Square on a summer evening and see some amazing costumed creatures.
February 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
6PM
Duration 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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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
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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Tahu

Tahu combines taonga puoro (traditional Maori instruments) and western classical guitar traditions. Using both original compositions and improvisation, Tahu aims to explore the New Zealand landscape through a unique sound experience. Performers are Mike Hogan (guitar), Henare Walmsley and Alistair Fraser (taonga puoro), with video projections by Rebecca Pilcher.
February 15, 16.
8PM
Duration 1 hr 30mins
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March of the Meeklings: An Apocalyptic Romp

Three Spoon Theatre. �Climate change, Terrorism. Nuclear winter. The end is nigh. But from out of the rubber, the meek shall arise. Witness their odyssey of global inheritance: a picnic bucket of keytars, computers, and a semi-singed sock-puppet named Marcellus.
Feb 15,16 (Please note: shows on 12,13 & 14 Feb have been cancelled)
Fri 6pm & 8pm, Sat 8pm
Duration 1 hr
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Shipwrecked Beneath the Stars

Handy Man Productions. Patrick�s a security guard that lives on the �King Kong� boat for insurance purposes who has to contend not only with Adrien Brody�s pretentious stand-in and a childhood friend-turned-hooker� but also something that lurks away in the depths of the Kong boat.
February 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8PM
Duration 55mins
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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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Caitlin & Sika

Caitlin & Sika World musicians; a mesmerising performance visually and musically. Caitlin's amazingly beautiful singing, 12 string guitar, keyboard and Native American flute. Entwinned with masterful didjeridoo playing by Sika, also on drums and percussion. Dance, wild spirit and their obvious love for each other and life!
February 15
8:30pm
Duration 2 hrs 30mins
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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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VanTV08

The Vanettes. VanTV � The Mobile Projection/Digital Art Unit is back to bring its eclectic brand of video art and installation to the central Wellington streets. Consisting of five Wellington video artists plus assorted guests, this cross-platform collaborative project with roots in guerilla art will happen over three nights in three different locations.
Sat 9 Feb @ Waitangi Park 9-11pm,
Fri15 Feb @ Cuba St outside Matterhorn 9-11pm
Sat 16 Feb @ Civic Square 9-11pm
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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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
Pants Off Time Presents: Where's the Comedy?

Pants Off Time Productions. Pants Off Time is proud to present Where's the Comedy? If comedy was to be found at a geographical location, these guys would know where. A comedy show from one of the few sketch comedy troupes in New Zealand.
February � March 15, 22, 29, 1
11PM
Duration 1 hr
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