Friday 29th February 2008

Temporary Monuments

Gooseworks. Temporary Monuments are a series of sculptures, appearing around the city. They are testament to monumental moments which may have been overlooked. Be surprised or see information on upcoming monuments and comments at: http://temporarymonuments.blogspot.com/
February 17 � March 9
Monuments installed and left for various durations.
Free
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A Celebration

Di Conway. Stoneware, bronze sculpture and oil pastel sketches on canvas celebrating the 'oys' and joys of life. Di will be on site creating clay sculptures and happy to talk about her art and 'her ladies'.
February � March 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 1, 2
9AM � 5PM Mon to Fri
10AM � 4PM Sat & Sun
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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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Paul Forrest-New Works

This well known Wellington artist will transform the foyer of the Michael Fowler Centre with an exhibition of sublime new oil paintngs and be at the easel everyday creating magic on canvas before your eyes. Visit www.paulforrest.co.nz for a preview.
Thu 21 February � Sun 16 Mar
10.30AM � 5PM plus some late nights
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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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Phone Home

THIS PRODUCTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED Shush: it's art! A procession of alien-esk performances nomadically staged in various Wellington City spaces, celebrating the collective estrangement of the urban experience. Starting off at Wellington Train Station, look for alien sightings and become abducted to join us on an interstellar journey through a space/time warp of Wellington.
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Dash Ambrose: B Sides and Rarities

Dash Ambrose. Attacking the stage with a harnessed unpredictability, Dash Ambrose takes musical comedy to a strange new place. With songs that range from riding elevators to battles between mythical beasts, they are rarely uninteresting. �I laughed, and then I laughed some more� � David Farrier, TV3. www.myspace.com/dashambrose
February 26, 27, 28
9:30PM.
February 29 - March 1
5:30pm
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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Lady of Tears

Backyard Productions. At a time of grief we all need to cry, but how much? At a time of distress we all need a friend, but what sort? Forces of the good, the bad and the clumsy converge for a broken heart.
February � March 26, 27, 28, 29, 1
6:30PM
Duration 50mins
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2 Kiwis and a Spic

Katie Burton, Maria Dabrowska and Mariana Rinaldi bring their miscellaneous choreographic talents together from Auckland, Wellington and Argentina for a premiere event at BATS Theatre. Three dance works, united by extreme physicality and dramatic theatrics. New Zealand dance theatre at its best.
26-29 Feb All Shows 6:30PM.
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Art From Go To Whoa and Other Stories

Art Hysterical Productions. A symposium that examines the complete history of Western art and post-modern philosophical thought in a series of illustrated lectures. A non-stop whirlwind tiki-tour through the cultural jungle along hithertofore untrodden paths that succinctly dissect the discourse into readily comprehended rhyming verse. Not for the faint-hearted!
February � March 28, 29, 1
Thurs/Fri 6:30pm
Sat 2pm & 6:30pm
Duration 1 hr
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Jane Austen Is Dead

BRAVE. Cinderella did it. Elizabeth Bennet did it. Love must be just around the corner... right? But will we recognize it across the bar after too many wines? A sharp guide to love, dating and relationships in 2008. Funny, naughty and honest.
February 24, 25, 26. 27, 28, 29
7PM
Duration 1 hr
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Belonging

Futureshock. It's the future. Every conceivable science-fiction clich� of the twentieth century is now in full effect. Ideological meltdown is imminent, and the revolution is doomed long before it begins. Bring a blanket.
February � March 28, 29, 1
All Shows 7PM
Duration 1 hr 30mins
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Dave Wiggins Is Yankeeish

Dave Wiggins. After being mentioned (honourably) at last year�s festival Dave Wiggins returns with his new comedy show YANKEEISH to tackle the paradox of his American heritage and his recent adaptation to the Kiwi way of life. (Please note: show features play on word jokes). www.myspace.com/davewiggins
February 26 - 6PM (Preview show)
Feb 27, 28, 29, 2
7PM
Duration 1 hr
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THE CHRONICLES

Legacy Dance Crew. This fast paced, action-packed show will leave you wanting more! Fresh from a sellout season at BATS theatre, one of the worlds leading Pacific Island hip hop dance crews � Legacy � will take you through the journey of hip hop and how it�s evolved through time in New Zealand.
February � March
28, 29, 1
T, F, S
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Ruthie Bird and the King of Hearts

Two Bird Productions. Life is a constant battle for Ruthie Bird and her mentally impaired son. Survival and dreams are at the heart of this witty play, inspired by Wellington�s homeless street people, which is bound together by the live sung blues of one of its four characters.
February � March 29, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
8PM
Duration 1 hr 15mins
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Requiem

Crows Feet Dance Collective. �An intrepid band of women�. A heart-warming dance rendition of Requiem, a contemporary mass by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins. A hit with audiences and critics, it returns for a Fringe season. Choreographed by director Jan Bolwell who also remounts another Crows favourite, Quintet. Guest artist is soloist Suzanne Renner.
Fri - 8pm, Sat - 2pm & 6pm, Sun - 4pm
Duration 1 hr 10mins
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The Young & the Witless: An Improvised Soap Opera

W.I.T Ensemble. From those W.I.Tless bastards who brought you Love Possibly and To Be Continued comes �The Young & The Witless: an improvised soap opera"! Does anyone know what�s going on? We don't. It's all improvised! Eight nights of shows. One spontaneous saga of polished stupidity.
February 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 1
8:15pm
Duration 1 hr
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Fable of the White Bull

Peace Production Network. This production of the White Bull will be a theatrical pantomime with melodious sound-scapes and includes a 6 metre suspended whale (that talks).The White Bull is a fable written by Voltaire. The story takes place in Ancient Egypt where Princess Amasidia meets a white bull. The bull, along with a number of other animal characters, decide whether or not to cut off the princess' head.
February 28, 29, 1, 2
7:30PM
Duration 1 hr 20mins
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Location Location

Backyard Productions. This comedy by Sam Fisher goes into the world of selling houses. Conception, death, romance, the meaning of life and selling houses are dealt with in this fast paced play which was developed through funding from Playmarket.
February - March 26, 27, 28, 29, 1
8:30PM
Duration 1 hr 20mins
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Excess: The Cargo Show

A Conduction Production. Will one man's excessive passion for luggage prove too much for him? You're invited to decide. The suitcases are on the move again. Watch them be uplifted and swept away on another journey. (look to the skies during the 16/17) Embark on an adventure, experience the event, then see the movie!
Screenings in Cons cinematic Caravan Tues 26 � Thu 28 Feb
Screenings at various places around the CBD
Duration 10mins

Fri 29 Mighty Mighty Show
9PM
Duration 40mins
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An Act of Malice

***PLEASE NOTE VENUE/DATE CHANGE*** FREAK! Productions / Arjay Johnson. FREAK! & ARJAY Johnson present a fashion rock opera� based on actual events! Wellington�s alternative designers will show in seven scenes and a finale, telling the story of life, death and the personal journey and inquiry of MR FREAK! (including the reason for FREAK! itself)
February 29
9:30pm
Duration 1 hr 15mins
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Are We There Yet?

Blue Bag. At 6:00pm, exactly one year ago the lord and his heavenly host appeared and informed all mankind that the world would end. There would be no second coming. It would simply end. It�s 5:01pm on the last day on earth, and people are stuck in traffic. Awesome.
February � March 29, 1
9:30PM
Duration 59mins
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Get Cuffed

Working Class Productions. Lights come up to reveal a scantily clad woman handcuffed to a four poster bed. She eyes the audience then spits out the dradle stuffed firmly into her mouth� Meet Esther, shes sexy and ready to sing.
February � March 27, 28, 29, 1
9:45PM
Duration 50mins
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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
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Lay Down and Love Me Again

James Howell. Kevin wants to stage a solo show but is still in his pajamas. He amuses himself and his imaginary audience with monolgues, songs, jokes and asides at once dark and ridiculous. �Utterly magnetic . . .completely funny . . . utterly absurd." - GCN (Dublin) �Howell is a gutsy performer.� -nytheatre.com ''Has the necessary charisma." The Scotsman (Edinburgh)
February � March 28, 29, 1
10:30PM
Duration 45mins
PLEASE NOTE: No show March 2
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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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