Fringe Files May 8

2009 New Zealand Fringe Festival

Ok, red markers and keyboards at the ready - the important dates for Fringe are:
 
New Zealand Fringe Festival
6 February - 1 March 2009
 
Registrations for Fringe 09 close 5pm Friday 17 October 2008.
 
So we'll be celebrating Waitangi Day in style with some megapower Fringe action!

 

Pick of the Fringe

Just a wee reminder that the Pick of the Fringe is running this week at Downstage Theatre with three popular shows from this year's festival.
 
Best of Fringe winners March of the Meeklings, along with Sensible Susan and the Queens Merkin and 2b or nt 2b? 
 
If you missed these last time, get in quick as the season runs until this Saturday.
 
For more information and bookings, visit www.downstage.co.nz

 

Excess: The Cargo Show

The Fringe 2008’s Best Outdoor Show comes indoors! See the hilarious movie of the incredible live event.
 
Date: Saturday 17 May 2008
Time: 12.30pm–1.15pm
Location: Te Papa, Soundings Theatre, Level 2
Entry: Free entry   
 
More info here 

 

ERUPT Lake Taupo Festival

A theatrical rumble is set to explode and erupt into another fiesta of intense theatre, dance, music, cabaret, comedy, visual arts, film and writing.
 
The Erupt Lake Taupo Festival opens this weekend, so if you are around Taupo make sure you check it out - there are heaps of free family events alongside some top notch talent. Check it out at www.taupofest.co.nz
 
Fringe would like to say a big 'break a leg' to Fringe exports Legacy Dance Crew: The Chronicles (Best Newcomers Award 08) and Hotel (Best of Fringe 07).
 
If you're stuck for things to do around Wellington, Fringe recommends you check out www.texture.co.nz for all the latest events and goss or if you want to go mobile, sign up to Local Loops at http://www.afidmobile.com/localloops and you can get text messages with info on eating, shopping and stuff to do whenever you want them.
 
Happy May!
Cheers,
Mark.