2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival Programme Brochure by Hamish Armstrong

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A FEW FESTIVAL FAVOURITES TelstraClear Festival Club The tent is back – this time in Odlin’s Plaza. Join us at the heart of the Festival (see pages 34-37). Writers & Readers Week Enjoy a top-shelf literary line-up from 9 – 14 March (see pages 54-57).

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Art on the Move The arts come to you as we take events to Greater Wellington (see pages 58 & 59).

WAYS TO SAVE Tickets for most Festival events start at around $38-$48 so you can see more, for less. Plus there are other great ways to save, head to our website to find out more about: Friends of the Festival Want to get close to the Festival? Join the Friends today and enjoy great benefits. Tix for Twenty Get tickets to sold-out Festival shows for just $20 (see page 65). The New Wave Under 35? Sign up, get free stuff and hang out with your mates and other arts addicts. Stay and play late for some hot post-show happenings. Make First Contact Never been to a Festival event before? Go to First Contact 2012 live or online (see pages 4 & 5) and get the chance to try a taster – especially for first-timers!

WHAT’S NEW IN 2012 Town Hall Gigs Love live music? We’ve got a stellar international line-up (see pages 30-33).

Bard Wired Celebrate all things Shakespeare.

Downstage Solos Experience the power of one with these amazing solo shows (see pages 48 & 49).

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COVER IMAGES / Beautiful Burnout Image: Ela Wlodarczyk / Cantina Image: Sean Young / Leo Image: Heiko Kalmbach / Parabelo/Onqotô Image: José Luiz

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CONTENTS 30-33

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Town Hall Gigs

34-37 TelstraClear Festival Club

Art Talk You loved the show, now get the inside info in our free sessions with the artists (see page 63).

ACCESS FOR ALL Your Festival is for everyone. We’re working to make the Festival as accessible as we can for all New Zealanders (see page 64).

38-39

Festival Calendar

40-42

Map and Bookings

48-49

Downstage Solos

50-51

For Kids

54-57

Writers and Readers

58-59

Art on the Move

60-62

Visual Arts

Art Talks

HAERE MAI — WELCOME Over the course of 24 extraordinary days the 2012 Festival will take you from the deserts of the Sahara to the cultural centres of the world, welcoming back favourite artists from past festivals alongside others new to New Zealand – all key in shaping the cultural future of our time. I’m very grateful to these astounding artists who bring this festival to life. Delve into the pages of this brochure and you will find an abundance of stories from fairytales to Shakespearean tragedies, a return of the much loved festival tent, spine-tingling sounds from the Baroque to the 21st century, a heart-pumping season of Town Hall Gigs and plenty more to entertain, excite and savour. LISSA TWOMEY Artistic Director

Pederneiras

At Festival time nothing Everyone who is involved in making the gives me more pleasure than Festival happen does so for the love of seeing thousands of New Zealanders the arts and for the joy of bringing this and international visitors enjoying the incredible event to life for audiences in best of the arts in the world’s coolest Aotearoa. We are privileged and grateful little capital, Wellington. At the heart of to have such a dedicated team of staff, every Festival is our special family of loyal interns and volunteers. To our audiences Partners and Patrons. Your commitment and from the whole Festival team – it’s your generosity in these challenging times enables festival, enjoy! us to present this incredible programme. SUE PATERSON Executive Director KERRY PRENDERGAST Executive Chair

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CORE FUNDERS

silver sponsors major grants

bronze sponsors

principal supporter

special friends INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS Arts Council England Arts Council Ireland Asia New Zealand Foundation Australia Council for the Arts Australian High Commission The Banff Centre British Council Canada Council for the Arts Creative Scotland Culture Ireland Embassy of France Embassy of Spain Embassy of the United States of America Flemish Government Fulbright New Zealand Goethe-Institut Ontario Arts Council Scottish Government International Touring Fund

CORPORATE PATRONS Armourguard Chapman Tripp Craigs Investment Partners BERL

Building Solutions Deloitte G K Shaw and Wellington Waterfront Ltd. Jackson Stone and Partners Mojo Coffee Cartel Moore Wilson’s Phantom Billstickers Ltd. Ricoh NZ Stoneleigh

GRANTS Greytown Trust Lands Hutt City Council Infinity Foundation John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellowship Kapiti Coast District Council Mana Community Grants Foundation Masterton District Council Masterton Trust Lands Trust Pelorus Trust Porirua City Council Pub Charity South Wairarapa District Council _ Te Puni Kokiri The Southern Trust Youthtown

PATRONS Platinum Eyal & Antonietta Aharoni Geoff & Vivien Atkinson Eugene Bowen & Elizabeth Ellis Tim Brown & Gael Webster Ian Cassels & Caitlin Taylor Errol & Jennifer Clark John & Deb Feast Peter & Carolyn Diessl Anne Gaskell & Mike Camp Clive & Dawn Hesketh Sanne Korinth & Ruben Eingaertner Stephen Kós & Jocelyn Afford Julie Nevett & Lloyd Morrison Collin Post & Brenda Young Mary Scholtens & John Luxton Liz Stringer & Rob Morrison Adam & Kate Thornton John & Teena Todd Mark & Sally Verbiest Sir James Wallace Gold Denis & Verna Adam John & Jackie Archibald Paul & Sheryl Baines Kaye & Maurice Clark Roderick & Gillian Deane

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Roderick & Gillian Deane / Penny Deans & Andrew Gawith / Hon Marion Frater / Brett Gawn & Fay Paterson / Ruth Graham / Prof. Les Holborow / Christine & John McGrath.

Gold cont. Sir David Gascoigne & Patsy Reddy David Goddard & Liesle Theron Chris Parkin & Michelle Robertson David & Jan Renwick Paul Ridley-Smith & Felicity Wong Roy & Renate Savage Richard Stone & Dennis Roberts Lindy & Sandy Thomson Silver John Allen & Janie Pack Richard T. Nelson HE Paul O’Sullivan AO & Mrs Merrilyn O’Sullivan Bronze Phillipa & Russ Ballard Timberly Hughes & Allan Ransley Jay Kaimal John & Helen Meehan Mark O’Regan & Nicola Saker Celia & Ashley Smout Anonymous (4)

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First Contact 2012 Michel Tuffery (New Zealand)

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VISUAL ARTS

Artist Concept Image: Michel Tuffery

The Festival begins in truly breathtaking style as one of Wellington’s most iconic buildings is transformed into a living, moving canvas by acclaimed New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery. ‘Larger_than_life’ doesn’t quite do this work justice. The beauty and history of the South Pacific come to Wellington in a big way with First Contact – a giant digital artwork projected upon the western wall of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. By bringing the ‘inside out’ from Te Papa’s extensive collections, Tuffery breathes new life into historical material recorded by the Polynesian ambassador Tupaia, and the scientists and artists from Captain James Cook’s three epic voyages – linking them with his own distinctive works and 21st century visual and sound bites.

Innovative and utterly transfixing, First Contact will light up Te Papa every evening during the Festival. If you can’t make the live cultural celebrations on opening night or want to experience First Contact in all its glory again, go to festival.co.nz or head along to the First Contact hub outside Te Papa, where you can download a free recording of the live soundtrack. WHEN 24 February to 18 March,

from dusk until late WHERE Te Papa

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opening Night Come and celebrate the opening night of the Festival with us on Friday 24 February at First Contact – First Night. Transforming the space outside Te Papa into a bustling Pacific paradise, the beats and sights of this special free event will draw the Festival crowds to the Wellington waterfront. Bring your friends and family to experience First Contact at its most spectacular – with live visuals by Linechecker and music and dance from the Whitireia Performing Arts School, DJ Nomad, Horomona Horo, Rhombus in Dub and Rayjah45. WHEN 24 February 8.30pm until late WHERE Te Papa DURATION 1 hr 30 (live performance)

POLITICAL MOTHER

DANCE

Hofesh Shechter (UK)

“ As ambitious and as heads_down, hair_prickingly exhilarating as modern dance gets” The Daily Telegraph (UK) 6

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Image: Gabriele Zucca

Following a meteoric rise to become one of the hottest properties in modern dance, Hofesh Shechter brings his unmistakable style to New Zealand for the first time. Since its debut in 2010 Political Mother has built a collection of glowing reviews that would be the envy of any dance company in the world. This forceful work from Israeli_born and UK_based Hofesh Shechter is that good, that affecting. Light and dark, hope and despair, tranquillity and chaos, they all crash together as Shechter explores themes of power, repression and war. This is modern

dance for the mainstream – every moment a new and exhilarating assault on the senses. From its brutally powerful opening scene to the fall of the curtain, Political Mother holds you in its grasp. An ensemble cast of ten dancers executes dazzling sequences of movement; shuffling dejectedly around the stage at one moment, leaping in joyous freedom the next. High above them a band of live musicians delivers Shechter’s electrifying and diverse soundtrack, punctuated by rhythmic military drums and blazing electric guitars.

Political Mother has enjoyed acclaimed seasons on the major dance stages of Europe. Now it’s your chance to experience the production that the world is raving about. WARNING: CONTAINS STROBE LIGHTING WHEN 8–11March 8pm WHERE St James Theatre tickets $38 – $88

P$88 / A$78 / B$68 / C$53 / D$38 FRIENDS P$83 / A$73 / B$63 DURATION 1 hr 10

“ A technical knockout, bringing to life the sweat and poetry of boxing” The Sunday Times (UK)

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beautiful burnout

THEATRE

National Theatre of Scotland / Frantic Assembly (UK)

Sweat, punches, blood and banter. They all fly in this gritty and explosive piece of physical theatre about the most controversial sport of our time.

and fight sequences simply ooze adrenaline, and the climactic scene – a fight played out in both frantic full-speed and incredible slow motion – is simply breathtaking.

The square circle – where a single punch can make dreams come true, or leave them pulverised on the canvas. For four young men and one woman from the mean, grey streets of Glasgow it’s that simple, and that hard. But which stars will shine and which ones will fade into darkness?

Whether you see boxing as the ‘noble art’ or barbarian brutality, the pace and passion of writer Bryony Lavery’s Beautiful Burnout will leave you gasping for air.

Returning to the Festival after their 2008 hit Black Watch, the National Theatre of Scotland joins forces with masters of physical theatre Frantic Assembly for this knockout production. Authentic to the extreme, Beautiful Burnout’s young cast spent months in training so every jab, hook and uppercut feels flinchingly realistic. With the audience seated around a boxing ring, Beautiful Burnout unfolds to the throbbing electronic beats of Underworld. The sublimely choreographed training

Image: Gavin Evans Image right: Ela Wlodarczyk

Get your seat ringside. AGE RECOMMENDATION: 14+ WARNING: CONTAINS STROBE LIGHTING

WHEN 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 March 8pm

4, 11, 18 March 2pm & 8pm 6–8, 13–15 March at 7pm WHERE TSB Bank Arena tickets $48 – $68 A$68 / B$48 FRIENDS A$63 DURATION 1 hr 30

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“ Dream_weaver James Thiérrée is a master of theatrical spectacle” Metro (UK)

RAOUL

THEATRE

Compagnie du Hanneton / James Thiérrée (France)

Leave reality behind and immerse yourself in a place of dreams, imagination and giant puppets as one of physical theatre’s most celebrated sons unleashes his stunning array of skills. Few do theatrical spectacle better than multi award_winning artist James Thiérrée. Not surprising really, given that he grew up in a renowned theatrical family and has been perfecting the art of performance since he was knee_high to a ringmaster. After wildly popular Festival performances in 2004 (The Junebug Symphony) and 2006 (Bright Abyss), Thiérrée returns in his new full_length piece as Raoul, a lone figure adrift in an incredible, ever changing world of billowing sails, steel pipes and driftwood. Alone, that is, until the arrival of a destructive doppelgänger that attacks Raoul’s home and has him questioning his very identity and existence.

Unexpected at every turn, Thiérrée draws from a seemingly endless repertoire of theatrical talents as he pushes his mind and body to incredible new places. In his hands every part of the intricate set comes alive as Raoul’s world begins to spectacularly crash down around him. Funny, moving and achingly beautiful, Raoul is a mesmerising journey into the mind of one of Europe’s most creative and versatile artists.

Images: Richard Haughton

AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+ WHEN 14, 16–18March 8pm WHERE St James Theatre tickets $18 – $83

P$83 / A$68 / B$58 / C$48 / D$38 FRIENDS P$78 / A$63 / B$53 CHILD P$53 / A$43 / B$38 C$28 / D$18 DURATION 1 hr 20

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“ Shakespeare as it should be done, fast, sinuous and surprising” Metro (UK)

Henry V/ The Winter’s Tale

THEATRE

Propeller (UK)

Image: Robert Day

Rediscover Shakespeare through the physical style and engrossing interpretations of renowned all_male theatre company Propeller. When you’ve got the words of history’s greatest playwright to work with, why do anything else? That’s Propeller’s philosophy and it’s one that works. Directed by Edward Hall (son of theatre royalty Sir Peter Hall), Propeller combines unwavering devotion to the original beauty of Shakespeare’s text with inventive staging that adds clarity and appeal for today’s audience. Presenting two very different yet equally enthralling works, this is fast, witty and accessible – Shakespeare at its most refreshing and alive. See one, or catch them both. Save 15% when you buy an A or B ticket for both Henry V and The Winter’s Tale. Sponsored by

Presented in association with The Touring Partnership

Henry V

the winter’s tale

Full of famously rousing speeches, Henry V is the tale of the greatest warrior in English folklore. Chronicling Henry’s transformation from irresponsible youth to inspirational leader, we follow his journey from the corridors of Westminster to the battlefields of France. There, outnumbered by the enemy five to one, the young king must rally his ‘band of brothers’ for battle upon battle in a war of dubious justification.

Leontes, King of Sicilia, should be a happy man. He has devoted friends, a loving wife and son, and a baby on the way. But he also has a big problem with the green_eyed monster. Seeing deceit and treachery all around him, Leontes’ irrational yet all_consuming jealousy leads to the condemnation of his wife, banishment of his daughter and death of his son. Wracked with guilt, the scene is set for Leontes to begin a journey of redemption that leads to a miraculous climax.

Set in a time when British nationalism is at its most dangerous and exciting, Propeller presents this original take on one of Shakespeare’s powerhouse history plays. WHEN 29 February, 2, 4March 7.30pm

Donned in immaculate Italian suits and with brandy glasses in hand, Propeller’s cast present a captivating modern twist on Shakespeare’s rollercoaster ride of contrasting emotions and motivations.

WHERE Opera House tickets $38 – $78

A$78 / B$58 / C$38 FRIENDS A$73 / B$53 DURATION 2 hrs 45 (including interval)

WHEN 1, 3March 7pm

4 March 1.30pm WHERE Opera House tickets $38 – $78

A$78 / B$58 / C$38 FRIENDS A$73 / B$53 DURATION 2 hrs 45 (including interval)

Circenses Circus Ronaldo (Belgium) 14

THEATRE

Images: Benny Degrove

Step inside the vintage big top on Wellington’s waterfront and enter a world of enchantment and intrigue with Circus Ronaldo. Executed by a host of performers including three generations of Belgium’s extraordinary Ronaldo family, Circenses brings all the nostalgic romance of the circus back to life in a performance that is both enthralling and eye_opening. Blending razor_sharp wit and astounding physical skill, this is a show of two very different halves. In act one, half the audience sits around the ring and is treated to a fabulous display of traditional circus skills. Meanwhile, the other half sits backstage where they are privy to a darker and more mischievous world. Then at interval, everyone changes places and all is revealed. Or is it? As in the great circus traditions of curiosity and illusion, everything in this show is not always as it first appears. A masterful blend of circus and theatre, Circenses is a unique peek into the unseen realm behind the red curtain. Book your spot amidst the sawdust and sequins to enjoy a memorable Festival night out. AGE RECOMMENDATION: 10+ WHEN 29 February 7.30pm

“ Ronaldo strips away all circus’s spangles and cheesy smiles to reveal a tremulous ego and a delicately beating heart”

1–3, 7–10, 14–17 March 7.30pm 4, 11, 18 March 6pm WHERE Waitangi Park tickets $38 – $78 GA$78 FRIENDS GA$73 CHILD GA$38 DURATION 2 hrs 20 (including interval)

The Independent (UK)

“ A tiny soundbite of heaven” The Times (UK)

The Sixteen

MUSIC

(UK)

Image above: Marie-Sophie Willis Image right: Mark Harrison

One of the world’s greatest period ensembles comes to New Zealand for the first time to present two very special concerts. Driven by the passions of eminent conductor and founder Harry Christophers, The Sixteen has been a regular at major concert halls and festivals worldwide for over 30 years. Comprising choir and period-instrument orchestra, The Sixteen has a reputation for performing early English polyphony and the masterpieces of the Renaissance, as well as bringing fresh insights into Baroque and early Classical music. For the Festival, The Sixteen presents two incredible concerts. In the first, the choir is joined by the orchestra in celebrating the genius of Handel, concluding with perhaps his best-loved choral work, the uplifting Dixit Dominus. For the second concert An Immortal Legacy, The Sixteen choir performs some of the best-loved classics of Tudor and Jacobean church music and madrigals together with popular pieces by Britten and Tippett.

THE SIXTEEN CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA Handel

Let thy hand be strengthened (Coronation Anthem) Silete Venti Nisi Dominus Dixit Dominus

WHEN 1 March 7.30pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $48 – $98

A$98 / B$88 / C$48 FRIENDS A$93 / B$83 DURATION 1 hr 45 (including interval)

THE SIXTEEN CHOIR An Immortal Legacy Thomas Tallis Tunes for Archbishop Parker’s Psalter Salvator mundi O nata lux O sacrum convivium Loquebantur variis linguis Orlando Gibbons The Silver Swan James MacMillan Sedebit Dominus Rex Mitte manum tuam Michael Tippett Five Spirituals from A Child of Our Time Thomas Morley April is in my mistress’ face William Byrd Laudibus in sanctis This sweet and merry month of May Benjamin Britten Gloriana Dances WHEN 3 March 7.30pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $48 – $88

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A$88 / B$78 / C$48 FRIENDS A$83 / B$73 DURATION 1 hr 40 (including interval)

TEZUKA Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui 18

dance

Image above: Tezuka Productions Images left: Hugo Glendinning

Experience the magic of Japanese manga in Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s entrancing follow-up to 2010 Festival smash hit Sutra. From Bunkamura (Tokyo), Eastman (Antwerp) and distinguished London dance house Sadler’s Wells comes a major new dance work from this riveting BelgianMoroccan choreographer. It is inspired by the creations of legendary Japanese manga artist Osamu Tezuka – the ‘Walt Disney of Anime’ and the inventor of Astro Boy. Dance and animation combine in a production that is visually breathtaking. The dancers’ liquid movements create brushstrokes upon a vast canvas; inky blooms of colour and coiling calligraphy emerge on giant unfurling scrolls. Manga characters move within an animated scaffold of comic-strips, and a Shaolin monk enacts an enthralling kung fu battle – complete with cartoon ka-pows. Three musicians perform the hauntingly exotic soundscape by Nitin Sawhney, joined on stage by a calligrapher whose live drawing blends with animation by Tezuka and video artist Taiki Ueda. TeZukA is a feast for the eyes that celebrates an artist at the very heart of contemporary Japanese culture. Production Sadler’s Wells (London), Bunkamura (Tokyo), Eastman (Antwerp) Co-Production Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Singapore, Parc de la Villette Paris, DeSingel Antwerp and Movimentos Festwochen der Autostadt Wolfsburg. In collaboration with Tezuka Productions.

WHEN 3, 4 March 8pm

5, 6 March 7pm WHERE St James Theatre tickets $38 – $98

“ Sidi Larbi – the cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary poet of contemporary dance”

P$98 / A$88 / B$73 / C$58 / D$38 FRIENDS P$93 / A$83 / B$68 DURATION 2 hrs (including interval) Sponsored by

The Daily Telegraph (UK)

Parabelo/Onqot么 Grupo Corpo (Brazil) 20

DANCE

Images: José Luiz Pederneiras

19 lycra_clad bodies flow, melt and crash together in this sizzling double bill from celebrated Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo. Passion is something that is built into the Brazilian DNA. Their parties, their football, their dance – all are executed with an unbridled exuberance and energy. For over 35 years Grupo Corpo has followed this mantra, producing impassioned works of dance that draw from the country’s rich culture and history. In their first visit to New Zealand, the company presents a back_to_back performance featuring two of their most recognisable dance works: Parabelo and Onqotô. Parabelo has a distinctive carnival feel, with bright colours moving to the rhythm of sashaying hips and lithe limbs. Onqotô with its fast footwork and dynamic Brazilian beats, examines the attraction and repulsion of opposites. Set to a soundtrack by Caetano Veloso and others, it is vigorous and physical, elegant and engaging. With all the grace and form of ballet stirred with the fire of Latin American dance, this is a fiesta of a performance, fresh from the stages of Europe, South America and the United States. WHEN 24–26 February 8pm

27 February 7pm WHERE St James Theatre tickets $38 – $98

P$98 / A$88 / B$73 / C$58 / D$38 FRIENDS P$93 / A$83 / B$68 DURATION 1 hr 45 (including interval)

“ Grupo Corpo’s unashamed mission seems to be to tempt the rhythm of life out of us all”

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The Wild Bride Kneehigh (UK) 22

THEATRE

“ Witty, surprising, strange, I dreamt about it all night” The Times (UK)

One of today’s most innovative theatre companies invites you into a stunning world of petals, clay, fire and orchards for this lyrical love story about what happens when dad accidentally sells you to the Devil. Make a deal with the Devil and you’re going to get burned. It’s simple advice, but so often ignored. When a foolish father makes this most grave of mistakes, it triggers a series of events that sees his daughter strike out into a wilderness that hides heartbreak, misfortune, love and hope. Based on a Brothers Grimm fairytale and narrated by Satan himself (who also turns his hand to playing the guitar, banjo, drums and double bass), The Wild Bride is a rollercoaster ride of emotion – theatre and dance lashed with devilish humour and set to a live score of blues and bluegrass music. Over the past 30 years English theatre company Kneehigh has cemented a reputation for ingenious productions. Their works have toured around the world, with their 2008 smash_hit Brief Encounter taking Broadway by storm and earning a Tony Award nomination. Charting our heroine’s epic voyage from girlhood to womanhood, The Wild Bride is instinctive and magical storytelling – a fun and heartwarming production. AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+ WHEN 24, 25 February 7.30pm

Images: Steve Tanner

26 February 2.30pm & 7.30pm 27 February 7pm WHERE Opera House tickets $18 – $78 A$78 / B$63 / C$38 FRIENDS A$73 / B$58 CHILD A$38 / B$28 / C$18 DURATION 2 hrs (including interval)

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“ Absorbing, sometimes mind_blowing… staging the audition process is ingenious” Irish Theatre Magazine

Who is going to be, or not to be, Hamlet? That is the question you are faced with during this purgatorial presentation of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. Highly innovative, witty and engaging, this is an irreverent riff on Hamlet that does not so much update or deconstruct the play as explode it. The first half of the production is staged as an audition where our would_be Hamlets variously interpret the lead, attempting to impress the director and the audience with their unique takes on the troubled prince. But can anyone escape playing the ‘Great’ Dane? Aren’t we all the main part? In the second half the stage is a hall of mirrors and the play_within_a_play, enacted by a troupe of schoolboy actors, is Hamlet itself.

Image: Ros Kavanagh

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The Rehearsal, Playing the Dane Pan Pan (Ireland)

THEATRE

Visually breathtaking, The Rehearsal, Playing the Dane was the winner of Best Production and Best Set Design at the 2010 Irish Times Theatre Awards and was unanimously awarded the Critics Choice as Best Show in the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival 2010. Interactive and audacious, this will be enjoyed by both Shakespeare aficionados and novices alike. WHEN 24–28 February 7pm WHERE TSB Bank Arena tickets $38 – $68

A$68 / B$48 / C$38 FRIENDS A$63 / B$43 DURATION 2 hrs 20 (including interval)

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Image: Sebastian Bolesch

Birds with skymirrors

DANCE

Lemi Ponifasio / MAU (New Zealand) Globally_acclaimed and created by one of New Zealand’s greatest living artists, this urgent and provocative dance work returns home for its New Zealand premiere. On the Pacific island of Tarawa, Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio took an encounter with birds flying with glittering pieces of plastic waste in their beaks as the vision to create this extraordinary and epic work. Hailed by the French newspaper Le Figaro as an artist who will be one of the greats alongside the legendary Pina Bausch and Merce Cunningham, Lemi Ponifasio’s style is a distinctive language of stage imagery: poetic, stark, hypnotic, and taut with

concentration. Dancers seem to float across a darkened stage, their movements, brief and sharp like animals or birds, executed with masterful precision. They appear to be one with the oppressive space surrounding them.

WHEN 29 February, 1 March 8pm WHERE St James Theatre tickets $38 – $68

P$68 / A$58 / B$48 / C$38 FRIENDS P$63 / A$53 / B$43 DURATION 1 hr 30

Co_produced by a host of international presenters, Birds With Skymirrors is a timely reflection of our connection to the Earth and our incredible power to protect or destroy what surrounds us. CONTAINS NUDITY Production MAU Co-Production Théâtre de la Ville (Paris), Theater der Welt 2010 RUHR, spielzeit’europa Berliner Festspiele, Wiener Festwochen, KVS Brussels, Holland Festival, Mercat de les Flors, DeSingel Antwerp, New Zealand International Arts Festival

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Two works from one of the 20th century’s great composers, a celebrated young conductor, Australasia’s most accomplished opera singers, two commanding choirs, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. All in one unmissable performance. The Festival opens with this monumental double bill of two neo_classical works from Igor Stravinsky. This stunning gala concert balances the sorrow of Oedipus’ fate with the redemptive chorus of Symphony of Psalms. For the famously tragic tale of Oedipus Rex, a riveting line-up of opera soloists includes Stuart Skelton as Oedipus, Daniel Sumegi as Creon, Margaret Medlyn as Jocasta and Martin Snell as Tiresias, the soothsayer. A line_up that will ensure Oedipus Rex dazzles from its first explosive chorus to its heart_rending finale. Exuding power to the point of exaltation, Symphony of Psalms has been called one of Stravinsky’s most impressive works. When you hear the 40_strong choir join the orchestra’s pure and resonant music, you will instantly understand why. Igor Stravinsky conducting the NZSO, 1961 Image: Tom Shanahan

Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex / symphony of Psalms MUSIC

Both pieces are a tribute to Stravinsky’s diversity and instinct for the theatrical. With Portuguese conductor Joana Carneiro at the helm, this performance promises to be a true Festival must_see. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra The Chapman Tripp Opera Chorus of The NBR New Zealand Opera Conductor Joana Carneiro With Stuart Skelton (tenor), Margaret Medlyn (soprano), Martin Snell (bass) and Daniel Sumegi (bass_baritone) WHEN 24 February 8pm WHERE Michael Fowler Centre tickets $38 – $148

P$148 / A$138 / B$98 / C$58 / D$38 FRIENDS P$138 / A$128 / B$93 DURATION 1 hr 45 (including interval) Event Partner

“ An event steeped in intellect and imagination” The New York Times Dazzling images of the universe combine with beautiful classical music and poetic narration to create a fusion of science and culture that is simply out of this world. Galileo Galilei’s development of the astronomical telescope was an innovati on that was to forever change the way we view the universe and our place within it. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of this achievement Tafelmusik, one of the world’s most prolific and celebrated baroque orchestras, has created the astounding Music of the Spheres. More of a performance than a concert, works by Galileo’s contemporaries are performed from memory, playing in perfect harmony with stunning astrological images and words from the writings of Galileo, Isaac Newton and other great astronomers. This is an unmissable event for anyone who has marvelled at the beauty of the night sky. As the Toronto Star put it: ‘it’s hard to come back down to Earth when it’s all over.’ Programme includes

Image: Don Lee

The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres

Handel Allegro from Concerto Grosso in D, Opus 3 No. 6 Lully Overture and excerpts from Phaeton Purcell Rondeau from Abdelazer Rameau Entrance of Mercury from Platée Monteverdi Ciaconna after Zefiro torna Rameau Entrance of Jupiter from Hippolyte et Aricie Merula Ciaconna Monteverdi Ritornello and Moresca from Orfeo

WHEN 16 March 8pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $48 – $78

MUSIC

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra (Canada)

A$78 / B$68 / C$48 FRIENDS A$73 / B$63 DURATION 1 hr 45 (including interval)

Co_production with

With support from

“ A Kiwi story covering nearly a century and a half, in which truth is ever stranger and richer than fiction” Jenny McLeod A powerful story, spine_tingling staging and our finest operatic talent all come together in this new New Zealand opera from acclaimed composer Jenny McLeod. From one of the most turbulent times in our country’s history comes this tragic _ true story of Maori chief Ho– hepa Te Umuroa. In a production of sweeping scale, we travel from the fertile earth of the Hutt Valley and the barren brutality of Tasmania’s Maria Island penal colony to the Whanganui River in the 1980s. This is the sacred journey to reunite Ho– hepa Te Umuroa with the soil of his homeland. This groundbreaking new work features an outstanding 17-strong cast of New Zealand’s most renowned opera singers, including Phillip Rhodes, Jonathan Lemalu, Martin Snell and Jenny Wollerman. Ho–hepa will be accompanied by players from the Vector Wellington Orchestra.

The production represents more than a decade of extensive research by composer Jenny McLeod and is based on recorded, personal and oral histories. The result is a warm and at times humorous opera; epic yet deeply human at heart.

World Premiere

hoHepa

Composer Jenny McLeod Conductor Marc Taddei Director Sara Brodie OPERA

Presented by The NBR New Zealand Opera and the New Zealand International Arts Festival

With Phillip Rhodes, Jenny Wollerman, Nicky Spence, Jonathan Lemalu, Deborah

Wai Kapohe, Rawiri Paratene, Martin Snell, Eddie Muliaumaseali’i

SUNG IN ENGLISH AND Maori WHEN 15, 17 March 7.30pm

18 March 5pm WHERE Opera House tickets $48 – $108

P$108 / A$88 / B$68 / C$48 FRIENDS P$103 / A$83 / B$63 / C$43 DURATION 2 hrs (including interval)

With support from

THEATRE

Tawata Productions (New Zealand)

MASI

THEATRE

The Conch (New Zealand/UK/Fiji) World Premiere

Image: Aneta Ruth

Patricia Grace’s award-winning novel is the inspiration for this powerful return to the stage by celebrated playwright and director Hone Kouka. Weaving together text and image, Tu is an epic tale set against 1940s Wellington, the battlefields of Monte Cassino and post-war Te Tairawhiti on the North Island’s East Coast. After years of self-imposed exile, old Tu is found and visited by his brother’s children. In search of answers, their presence triggers an unstoppable wave of memories that envelops Tu and forces him to confront and embrace the ghosts of his past. Hone Kouka’s previous theatrical works include I, George Nepia, the internationally acclaimed Waiora and the 2004 New Zealand International Arts Festival premiere of The Prophet. With Kirk Torrance starring as Tu, this is a majestic story of love, _ redemption, whanau and brotherhood.

Image: Phillip Merry

The Conch Theatre’s much anticipated follow up to the international hit Vula, Masi grows from a unique collaboration between artistic director Nina Nawalowalo, legendary British illusionist Paul Kieve (the only magic advisor to the Harry Potter films), and an explosive ensemble of six male Fijian dancers. Masi interweaves the meaning of Fijian Tapa cloth with the remarkable story of the meeting of Nawalowalo’s parents in 1950s New Zealand. This meeting between a Fijian high chief from the island of Kadavu and the daughter of Cambridge-educated public schoolmasters, happened over a game of chess in Wellington. Their romance was captured in a beautiful set of photographs by then budding photographer Ans Westra. This love story in black and white is reflected in the patterns of the Masi, as themes combine into a rich journey exploring loss, memory and the tracing of the lines that make us who we are.

WHEN 1, 2 March 8pm

3 March 1pm & 8pm 4–6 March 7pm 7 March 2pm & 7pm WHERE Pipitea Marae tickets GA$53 FRIENDS GA$48 DURATION 1 hr 40

With support from

WHEN 2 March 8pm

3 March 2pm & 8pm 4 March 5pm 5, 6 March 6pm WHERE Soundings Theatre, Te Papa tickets A$58 FRIENDS A$53 DURATION 1 hr 20

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town HALL gigS

A world of music will be on the Town Hall stage. From America to Africa and Ireland to Cuba, it’s all coming to Wellington. So whether you like tapping your toes, singing along at the top of your lungs, or simply sitting back and appreciating musical talent at its very best, there’s a Town Hall Gig waiting to blow you away.

Tinariwen

MUSIC

(Mali)

“ Relentless and brilliant as the Saharan sun” The Guardian (UK) Guns, guitars and Gaddafi – the epic story of this North African band is as fascinating as their music. Born out of Libya’s refugee camps and refined during Mali’s Tuareg revolutions, Tinariwen’s music began as a way to highlight the persecution of their nomadic people. Their hypnotic brand of ‘desert blues’, based on traditional West African rhythms, features incredible electric guitar riffs and the vibrant beats of hand drums. Their lyrics rage against the indifference to their plight and express nostalgia for a lifestyle that has existed for thousands of years, but is fast disappearing. In a career that has now spanned 30 years, Tinariwen has produced five albums (their

last recorded on acoustic instruments in the desert) and played over 700 major festival concerts throughout the world, inspiring everyone from Carlos Santana to Coldplay’s Chris Martin along the way. From the sands of the Sahara to the Town Hall stage, you have to be there for this extraordinary group.

WHEN 13 March 8pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $38 – $68

A$68 / B$58 / C$38 FRIENDS A$63 / B$53 Presented by arrangement with Arts Projects Australia

Struggle, power and sensational music come to the Town Hall, as five proud black women combine their talents in the spirited Walk A Mile In My Shoes.

Whirimako Black (Maori), Emma Donovan _ (Aboriginal Australian), Merenia (Maori Romany Gypsy), Ngaiire (Papua New _ Guinean) and Maisey Rika (Maori) are the Barefoot Divas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a group of funny, cheeky and uplifting women who take their commentary on fame, contemporary music and cultural struggle right to the edge. Each a star in their own right, these women come together to form a potent vocal force that swings between reggae, roots, R&B and Latin-infused soul. But this is more than just music. Speaking openly about the vagaries, pitfalls, scams and scandals of life as contemporary musicians, this is a telling and intimate insight about life on the road and in the studio.

walk a mile in my shoes Barefoot Divas

Top image: Shane Rozario

The commanding voices of the Divas are accompanied by a band of musicians originating from Chile, Peru, Greece and Australasia. Developed by writer Alana Valentine and producer/director Vicki Gordon Walk A Mile In My Shoes transcends borders and beliefs. This will be an entertaining evening of spoken word and song that is inspirational and a little bit outrageous. Art on the Move: 8 March Porirua & 9 March Paraparaumu (see page 58)

MUSIC WHEN 10, 11 March 8pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $38 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $78 GALLERY & CABARET SEATING (TABLE OF 6)

A$78 / B$68 FRIENDS A$73 / B$63 GALLERY RESTRICTED VIEW C$38

With support from

“ Her instrumental technique is remarkable, yet looks effortless”

“ One of our era’s defining singers” Rolling Stone (USA)

The Guardian (UK)

Bon Iver (USA)

A self_described ‘introspective, emotional country kid’ turned indie megastar hits the Town Hall stage. In the winter of 2007 Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon was writing music alone in his father’s isolated Wisconsin cabin. Then his debut album For Emma, Forever Ago tapped into the zeitgeist. Next came the record sales, plaudits from music critics and devoted fans, and collaborations with artists from Volcano Choir to Kanye West. Lilting between baritone and falsetto, Vernon’s extraordinary and unmistakable vocals are now the stuff of indie legend. His nine_piece band will take you through both intimate moments and boisterous choruses alive with orchestral harmony. Expect to hear tracks from both For Emma and his ‘ravishing follow_up’ (NME) album Bon Iver. With talent this big and their only New Zealand performances, you’d better move fast. WHEN 27, 28February 8pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $38 – $78 GALLERY SEATED P$88 / A$73 STANDING GA$73 FRIENDS P$83 / A$68 / GA$68 GALLERY RESTRICTED VIEW C$38 DURATION 1 hr 30

Sharon shannon BIG BAND

MUSIC

(Ireland) Kiwi eyes and ears will be smiling as famed Irish accordionist Sharon Shannon’s infectious tunes and seven_piece big band light up the Town Hall. Sharon Shannon is a woman who knows how to get a party started. Just ask Barack Obama or Bill Clinton – Shannon has performed for them both. She has also toured and recorded with a veritable who’s who of musicians including Bono, Sinead O’Connor, Steve Earle and Mark Knopfler. Not bad for an accordionist from the tiny village of Corofin in Ireland’s County Clare. Accompanied by her big band, featuring some of the greats of rock and jazz (including the renowned Richie Buckley on saxophone), Shannon’s flying fingers and bubbling enthusiasm effortlessly lead the way through rock, funk, cajun, blues and jazz. Get ready for a Town Hall Gig to remember, because good times don’t get much better than this. WHEN 14 March 8.30pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $38 – $68

A$68 / B$58 / C$38 FRIENDS A$63 / B$53 Sponsored by

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MUSIC

“ As Elvis is to rock and James Brown is to soul, Poncho Sanchez is to salsa” Los Angeles Times

Grammy Award-winning conguero and bandleader Poncho Sanchez commemorates one of jazz music’s most famous and influential collaborations. In 1947 bebop jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and the great Cuban drummer Chano Pozo came together to create the transformative recording Cubano Be, Cubano Bop. This revolutionary album almost single-handedly propelled Afro-Cuban sounds into the arena of serious music and instantly ensured the immortality of its creators.

Image: Devin DeHaven

CUBANO BE! CUBANO BOP!

Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band

MUSIC

Over 60 years later Poncho Sanchez – one of the top Latin jazz artists of our age – channels the rhythms and beats of the time in a tribute concert that crackles with all the energy and vibrancy of the original work. Join Sanchez and his sizzling band as they re-ignite the classics and set fire to the Town Hall stage with their own raucous Latin-jazz compositions. WHEN 7 March 8pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $38 – $68 GALLERY & CABARET SEATING (TABLE OF 6)

A$78 / B$68 FRIENDS A$73 / B$63 GALLERY RESTRICTED VIEW C$38

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telstraclear FESTIVAL CLUB

THE BARONS OF TANG

the topp twins

Australia

New Zealand

telstraclear

CLUB

25 FEBRUARY – 18 MARCH 2012

At the heart of the action is the TelstraClear Festival Club. The much_loved tent returns – this time situated in the thick of things in Odlin’s Plaza on the Wellington waterfront. Check out live music in the evening, then catch our late night theatre cabaret spectacular Cantina, or hang out in the bar. Open from early evening, the Club precinct is the perfect place to soak up the Festival atmosphere; meet before or after a show, grab a drink, a bite to eat, and mingle with visiting artists, crews and performers.

Formed by a bunch of down and out Melbourne musicians in 2007, The Barons cut their teeth with performances for local underground theatre and circus troupes before embarking on three years of merciless touring. Lashing tango, rockabilly, Latin and gypsy with breaks, hard-hitting guitar riffs, double kick blast beats and massive horn arrangements, The Barons of Tang serve up their self-described ‘gypsy deathcore’. The catchy tunes and punk ethos all tie together to mean one thing – dancing is inevitable!

National treasures The Topp Twins have performed around the world as an original country music and comedy duo for more than 25 years. Known for their vast array of personas and ability to re-invent themselves on stage, they change character, musical styles and gender with ease. Armed with guitar, mouth-harp and spoons they deliver original songs, audience participation and comedy in a fast-paced and hilarious entertainment experience. Get in quick, tickets will sell out fast.

WHEN

25 February 10.15pm

26, 28 February 7.30pm

TICKETS

Booth $440 (8 seats) $55 (single seat) GA $48

Booth $520 (8 seats) $65 (single seat) GA $58

Art on the Move: 27 February Masterton (see page 58)

first aid kit

the phoenix foundation

Sweden

New Zealand

The folk-inspired songs of sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg are flooded with crafty melodies and warm vocal harmonies that completely belie their youth. Since being catapulted onto the international music scene with a YouTube cover of Fleet Foxes’ Tiger Mountain Peasant Song, the angelic duo have gone on to produce a full-length debut album The Big Black And The Blue. This was a resounding critical success in Europe and has paved the way for tours all over the world.

With two gold albums, a hit movie soundtrack (Taika Waititi’s Boy), and a NZ Music Award for Best Group, The Phoenix Foundation have earned their reputation as one of New Zealand’s most innovative and respected acts. Originating in Wellington, this 6-piece band produce a distinct, boundary-crossing sound that glides between infectious guitar pop gems, alt-country anthems, dreamy psychedelia and delirious synthesizer prog rock. Their latest album Buffalo was nominated for no less than eight New Zealand Music Awards.

WHEN

8 March 7.30pm

9, 10 March 7.30pm

TICKETS

Booth $440 (8 seats) $55 (single seat) GA $48

Booth $520 (8 seats) $65 (single seat) GA $58

telstraclear FESTIVAL CLUB

An emerald city

WORDS IN MOTION

New Zealand

cantina

Strut and Fret / Australia See page 37. WHEN

2 March 8.30pm 3, 4, 8–10, 14–16 March 10.15pm 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 18 March 8pm TICKETS

This Auckland-born, Berlin-based band’s songs have been described as ‘organic instrumentation and sounds of the east meet psychedelia’. Combining guitars, drums, synths, violins and keyboards, with the exotic sounds of sitars, tablas, daabuka and various percussion instruments, the six-piece group’s experimental style has gained them praise from some of the most respected voices in New Zealand music. They also have a reputation both here and in Europe for unleashing memorable live shows.

Four vocally energised poets take to the stage in this immersive combination of spoken word, music _ and performance. Apirana Taylor (Ngati Porou) _ is a versatile Maori writer with an international reputation as a poet and storyteller. Troy Hunt performs as a musician with Waiata & The Word. Performing with fellow musician Luther Hunt, they inspire a younger audience towards poetry and music. Known for his music, Karl Teariki is also talented in the art of storytelling and performance.

Booth $520 (8 seats) $65 (single seat) GA $58 / FRIEND GA $53

Kimmo Pohjonen Finland

Words in Motion is produced by Toi Maori Aotearoa –

Art on the Move: 2 March Paekakariki (see page 58)

Maori Arts New Zealand.

See page 36.

WHEN

1 March 10.15pm

4 March 4pm

3, 4 March 7.30pm

TICKETS

Booth $440 (8 seats) $55 (single seat) GA $48

GA $28

Booth $520 (8 seats) $65 (single seat) GA $58

new klezeland

james hill

tubular bells for two

New Zealand

Canada

Australia See page 36. WHEN

29 February 7.30pm / 1 March 7.30pm TICKETS

Jonathan Besser has teamed up with composers/ performers Ross Harris and Chris Prosser and Wellington band Kugeltov to assemble a new body of colourful New Zealand Jewish Klezmer compositions. With its artistic breadth, distinctive sound and boundless energy, Klezmer music is unmistakable. Besser himself is Jewish and has led music ensembles for many years, combining leading talents from both the improvisational and classical orchestral worlds. Entertaining and spontaneous, catching this band of seven will be the perfect way to liven up a Sunday afternoon.

With an incredible rendition of Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean strummed and tapped out on his ukulele, James Hill changed the way the world looks at this much-loved instrument forever. Described as one of the world’s top ukulele composers and arguably the best player on the planet, Hill’s unusual techniques, humour and creativity have seen him build a global base of fans. He will be joined by cellist and singer Anne Davison for an evening of serious virtuosity and unpredictable fun.

WHEN

11 March 4pm

14, 15 March 7.30pm

TICKETS

GA $38

Booth $440 (8 seats) $55 (single seat) GA $48

With support from

The Topp Twins sponsored by

The TelstraClear Festival

James Hill sponsored by

Art on the Move: 13 March Porirua (see page 58)

Club is supported by

KPR Catering Stoneleigh Mata Beer Hema Water

telstraclear FESTIVAL CLUB

Tubular Bells for Two

Kimmo Pohjonen

Australia

Finland

Image: Joanne Kee

Multi-tasking gets an all_new meaning in this highly entertaining theatrical event, as two musicians take on over 20 instruments to recreate an influential piece of classic rock. Released in 1973, Mike Oldfield’s Celtic_folk_rock opus Tubular Bells was perhaps the most unlikely smash hit record ever released. Now nearly 40 years later, two Aussie musicians have taken on the ambitious task of performing this demanding work in full and with no extra hands. In this intricately choreographed performance, multi_instrumentalists Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts frantically juggle pianos, organs, electric guitars, acoustic, bass and Spanish guitars, mandolin, tuned percussion, drums, glockenspiel, loop pedals, synthesizers and, of course, tubular bells. It sounds completely chaotic and it is, but somehow they manage to pull it all together, bringing Oldfield’s masterpiece to life with all of its multi_layered madness and subtle beauty intact.

“ A two_man performance that is part musical, part acrobatic”

Image: Marja Seppälä

The Club will be pumping as this Finnish accordionist unleashes his incredible menagerie of sound. Kimmo Pohjonen looks a bit like a punk rocker that had to escape a gig in a hurry and grabbed the wrong instrument on his way out. But don’t be fooled – there is nothing this muso would rather be doing than rocking an audience with his accordion. It’s something he’s now been doing for over 30 years, taking his innovative style to the world and becoming a regular at international festivals. A king of collaborations, Pohjonen has lent his sound to everything from feature films and dance, to theatre and classical music. But it’s on stage where he truly comes into his own; an entertainer of boundless imagination, the startling sounds of his accordion combine with vocal, lighting and sound effects to create a performance that is utterly original and completely unforgettable.

“ An unquenchably ambitious improviser and a riveting live performer” The Guardian (UK)

The Australian

WHEN

29 February 7.30pm / 1 March 7.30pm

3, 4 March 7.30pm

TICKETS

Booth $440 (8 seats) $55 (single seat) / GA $48

Booth $520 (8 seats) $65 (single seat) / GA $58

DURATION

1 hr 15

Sponsored by

telstraclear FESTIVAL CLUB

Cantina Strut and Fret / Australia

Image: Sean Young

The circus gets a titillating twist as Cantina’s creatures of the night come out to play. As darkness falls, the temperature will be rising in the TelstraClear Festival Club. Scorching with decadent passion, Cantina is a showcase of heart_stopping acrobatic skills, set within a depression_ era inspired time of vaudeville, seduction and violence. From its playful opening, the performance gradually transcends to a more sinister place where glamour increasingly struggles to shine and tortured desires begin to emerge from the shadows. The atmosphere is completely enveloping, with recorded and live music played on antiquated instruments mixing with dim, moody lighting reminiscent of an underground Chicago bar. But for all its theatrical ambience, it’s the show’s physical feats that remain the highlight. The world_class performers walk tightropes in high heels, literally throw each other around the stage and generally do things with their bodies that nature never intended. Circus in the rawest, most captivating sense of the word, Cantina’s intoxicating cocktail of skill, danger and sensuality has seen them enjoy sold_out seasons across Australia and Europe. Be quick.

“ Spectacular acts of physical strength, endurance and anatomical unlikelihood”   The Australian WHEN

2 March 8.30pm 3, 4, 8–10, 14–16 March 10.15pm 6, 7, 11, 13, 17, 18 March 8pm TICKETS

Booth $520 (8 seats) $65 (single seat) GA $58 / FRIEND GA $53 DURATION

1 hr

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FESTIVAL CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

SHOW MUSIC

VENUE

PAGE

Beethoven!

St Mary of the Angels

Bon Iver

Town Hall

Cubano Be! Cubano Bop!

Town Hall

Hohepa

Opera House

I Musici

Michael Fowler Centre

NZTrio

Ilott Theatre

NZSQ & Jonathan Lemalu

Town Hall

Peter and the Wolf

Michael Fowler Centre

Sharon Shannon Big Band

Town Hall

Shivkumar Sharma

St Mary of the Angels

Stravinsky: Oedipus Rex/Symphony of Psalms

Michael Fowler Centre

The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres

Town Hall

The Sixteen

Town Hall

Tinariwen

Town Hall

Walk A Mile In My Shoes

Town Hall

Fri 24

MARCH Sat 25

Sun 26

6pm

7.30pm

Mon 27

Tue 28

8pm

Wed 29

Thu 1

Fri 2

Sat 3

7.30pm

8pm 7.30pm

7.30pm

THEATRE Beautiful Burnout

TSB Bank Arena

Circenses

Waitangi Park

8pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Downstage Theatre

Henry V

Opera House

Leo

Downstage Theatre

Michael James Manaia

Downstage Theatre

7pm

6pm

5pm

Peninsula

Circa Theatre

8pm

4pm

6.30pm

8pm

Private Peaceful

Soundings Theatre

Raoul

St James Theatre

The Animals and Children Took to the Streets

Opera House

The Rehearsal, Playing the Dane

TSB Bank Arena

7pm

The Wild Bride

Opera House

7.30pm

2.30pm/7.30pm

7pm

The Winter’s Tale

Opera House

7pm

Pipitea Marae

8pm

1pm/8pm

White

Capital E

Birds With Skymirrors

St James Theatre

Masi

Soundings Theatre

8pm

2pm/8pm

Parabelo/Onqotoˆ

St James Theatre

Political Mother

St James Theatre

TeZukA

St James Theatre

7.30pm

9.30pm

8.30pm

7.30pm

7pm 7pm

DANCE / PHYSICAL THEATRE 8pm 8pm

8pm

7pm 8pm

TELSTRACLEAR FESTIVAL CLUB Afternoon

TelstraClear Festival Club

34–37

Early Evening

TelstraClear Festival Club

34–37

Late Night

TelstraClear Festival Club

34–37

Art Talks (see festival.co.nz for updates)

TelstraClear Festival Club

Arcane

Waitangi Park

6pm

2pm/6pm

First Contact 2012

Te Papa

8.30pm

From dusk

The Maori Troilus and Cressida

Te Papa Amphitheatre

Topp Twins 7.30pm

Tubular Bells for Two 7.30pm

The Barons of Tang 10.15pm

Tubular Bells for Two 7.30pm

Cantina 8.30pm

An Emerald City 10.15pm

Kimmo Pohjonen 7.30pm Cantina 10.15pm

FREE The Wild Bride 1pm

Masi 1pm

Tu 1pm

From dusk

Birds with Skymirrors 1pm

The Sixteen 12pm

From dusk

WRITERS AND READERS WEEK Writers and Readers Week

Embassy/Downstage

Germaine Greer

Town Hall

High Tea

Museum Art Hotel

Thomas Friedman

Town Hall

Tim Flannery

Town Hall

Young Writers and Readers Day

Downstage Theatre

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Online/ festival.co.nz or ticketek.co.nz Mail/ New Zealand International Arts Festival Bookings, Ticketek, PO Box 6334, Wellington 6141 Phone/ From 14 November Ticketek 04 384 3840 / 0800 TICKETEK In Person/ From 14 November at Ticketek outlets nationwide

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7pm

Words in Motion 4pm

New Klezeland 4pm

Kimmo Pohjonen 7.30pm

Cantina 8pm

Cantina 10.15pm

From dusk

First Aid Kit 7.30pm

The The Phoenix Phoenix Foundation Foundation 7.30pm 7.30pm

Cantina 10.15pm

Beautiful Burnout 1pm

The Animals & Children 1pm

Political Mother 12pm

From dusk

6pm

Cantina 8pm

James Hill 7.30pm

TBC

Cantina 8pm

Cantina 10.15pm

TBC

From dusk

Michel Tuffery 1pm

From dusk

9.30am–6pm 9.30am–6pm 9.30am–6pm

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St Mary of the Angels

TelstraClear Festival Club, Odlin’s Plaza

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Embassy Theatre (Writers and Readers Week tickets only)

First Contact Hub, Odlin’s Plaza

Parking

Festival Office

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Phone:

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In person:

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“ Playing of verve, stylistic purity and impeccable artistry”

“ Thrilling to hear… an uncommonly fine performance” The Washington Post

The New York Times

Beethoven! The Age of Enlightenment

MUSIC

New Zealand String Quartet

Serenata Italiana

Image: Corine Veysselier

MUSIC

I Musici (Italy) The New Zealand String Quartet begins its 25th anniversary celebrations with two exclusive Festival performances in the stunning setting of St Mary of the Angels church.

Legendary chamber music ensemble I Musici is turning 60 and bringing its celebrations to Wellington. This famous Italian ensemble is one of the longest_running active chamber groups in existence and as part of their 60th anniversary ‘Celebration World Tour’ they make their first ever trip to our shores.

Experience Beethoven through his string quartets – the medium in which he expressed some of his deepest and mostprofound musical thoughts and ideas.

Proudly presented by Chamber Music New Zealand, I Musici’s Serenata Italiana takes audiences on a journey of the Italian serenade, featuring music by Rossini, Respighi and film composer Nino Rota (of The Godfather fame). The group plays with no conductor, achieving an unparalleled synergy between the musicians.

In 2012 the New Zealand String Quartet will be touring the country, presenting Beethoven’s 16 string quartets in six concerts. Part one of this cycle, The Age of Enlightenment, consists of two concerts of six string quartets that show the influence of Haydn and Mozart. This is music of expressive power, elegance and beauty.

Rossini Sonata a quattro No. 1 in G major Rossini Une Larme, Theme and Variations Donizetti Allegro in D major Paganini Il Carnevale di Venezia, Theme and Variations Bossi 3 Intermezzi Goldoniani, Opus 127 Respighi Aria Rota Concerto for strings (written for I Musici) Bacalov Concerto Grosso for I Musici’s 60th Anniversary WHEN 28 February 7.30pm WHERE Michael Fowler Centre tickets $48 – $88

A$88 / B$68 / C$48 FRIENDS A$83 / B$63 DURATION 1 hr 50 (including interval)

Concert 1 (25 February) String Quartets, Opus 18 Nos. 3, 2 and 1 Concert 2 (26 February) String Quartets, Opus 18 Nos. 4, 5 and 6 WHEN CONCERT 1 25 February 6pm CONCERT 2 26 February 7.30pm WHERE St Mary of the Angels tickets GA$48 I Musici presented in association with

FRIENDS GA$43 DURATION 2 hrs (including interval) Beethoven! is a partnership project between

“ As prodigious of voice as he is of personality, Lemalu is always a striking performer” The Guardian (UK)

New Zealand’s foremost chamber ensemble combines with the glorious baritone voice of Jonathan Lemalu for this programme of four stunning works. This will be a performance to remember. Barber’s famous Adagio and the music of Shostakovich are combined with Variation 25 by Ross Harris (based on Bach’s Goldberg Variations) and the world premiere of a new work by Chinese_born New Zealand composer Gao Ping.

Image: Alastair Thain

Power and Passion

New Zealand String Quartet with Jonathan Lemalu (New Zealand)

MUSIC

Anguish, intensity, love and desire will weave together as the gorgeous music of the strings marries with the warm and rich tones of Lemalu – one of the most sought-after talents on the world opera stage. Ross Harris Variation 25 for string quartet Samuel Barber String Quartet in B, Opus 11 Gao Ping Three Poems by Mu Xin for baritone and string quartet (World Premiere) Samuel Barber Dover Beach, Opus 3 for baritone and string quartet Dmitri Shostakovich String Quartet No. 9 in E♭, Opus 117 WHEN 4 March 6pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets $38 – $68

A$68 / B$58 / C$38 FRIENDS A$63 / B$53 DURATION 1 hr 40 (including interval)

With support from

Peter & Carolyn Diessl

Dreamscapes

music

NZTrio (New Zealand)

shivkumar Sharma: spirit of india MUSIC

(India)

Image: John Crawford

New Zealand’s leading piano trio joins forces with outstanding percussionists Lenny Sakofsky and Jeremy Fitzsimons for this programme of vast sonic scope and visual energy. Enjoy the funky toe_tapping music of Kenji Bunch, a world premiere piece by Jack Body, and four other meditative works – in a programme marked by freedom and fluidity. At its heart will be a rare performance of American composer George Crumb’s mesmerising Dream Sequence (Images II), an extraordinary piece that is perhaps the most adventurous of Crumb’s explorations into his characteristic realm of sound events. Kenji Bunch Swing Shift: Groovebox Jack Body World Premiere Morton Feldman Durations 4 John Psathas Fragment George Crumb Dream Sequence (Images II) Victoria Kelly Sono Kenji Bunch Concerto for piano trio and percussion WHEN 17 March 4pm WHERE Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall tickets A$48 FRIENDS A$40 DURATION 1 hr

With intricate, almost imperceptible flicks of his fingers, santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma creates music that is nothing short of magic. The santoor might look like the unusual love child of a harp and xylophone, but in the hands of India’s most revered composer and player it becomes the source of a sound that is complex, beautiful and hypnotic. Shivkumar Sharma has spent a lifetime mastering the santoor, in the process transforming it from an obscure folk device to a virtuoso instrument – its rhythms and melodies gracing the likes of Carnegie Hall. With Yogesh Samsi on tabla and Takahiro Arai on tanpura, each a master of his chosen instrument, this will be a very special evening of Indian music, set within a deeply spiritual space. WHEN 14 March 7pm WHERE St Mary of the Angels tickets GA$48 FRIENDS GA$40 DURATION 1 hr 30

With support from With support from

By arrangement with the Nataraj Cultural Centre Melbourne: assisted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Images: Nick Flintoff

Evil kids run riot and creatures of darkness rule in this gloriously grim and wickedly funny world created through astonishing animated projections. Welcome to the Bayou, a part of the city that is feared and loathed. There sits the infamous Bayou Mansions – a sprawling, stinking tenement block, where curtain_ twitchers and peeping_toms live side by side, and the wolf is always at the door. When Agnes Eaves and her daughter appear late one night, does it signal hope in this hopeless place, or has the real horror only just begun?

denoise + sharrpen please

The Animals & Children Took to the Streets 1927 (UK)

“ This is a perfect alternative show. In fact, it is a perfect show”

Looking like a giant graphic novel brought to life, 1927 invites you into a dystopian metropolis of inner city paranoia. Seamlessly synchronising live music, performance and storytelling with stunning films and animation, this is a twisted new tale from the multiple award_winning company behind the Festival’s 2010 Club hit Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Technically brilliant, razor sharp and completely entrancing, you won’t find dark humour more gleeful than this. WHEN 8, 9 March 8pm

THEATRE

10 March 1pm & 6pm 11 March 6pm WHERE Opera House tickets $53 – $63 A$63 / B$53 FRIENDS A$58 / B$48 DURATION 1 hr 10

Sponsored by

The Financial Times (UK)

DOWNSTAGE SOLOs

A mind-bending marvel, a world premiere and the revival of an iconic Kiwi tour de force, these three one-man shows at Wellington’s beloved Downstage Theatre are testimony to the dramatic possibilities of solo theatre.

Images: Heiko Kalmbach

LEO

PHYSICAL THEATRE

Circle of Eleven (Germany)

The laws of gravity are made to be broken in this brilliantly mind_boggling piece of theatre. The rules of the physical world disappear and a place of boundless imagination emerges in Leo. Amidst fabulous scenes and landscapes, Leo lives at a ninety degree angle to the rest of us. Defying gravity through an ingenious combination of stage design and video projection, he embarks on an adventure that is funny, witty and unexpected. A triumph of coordination, Leo interacts perfectly with all that appears around him, meeting the physical challenges thrown his way by an ever_changing environment and leaving you wondering which way is up and which way is down. Leo premiered at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe where it was a stand_out success,

receiving glowing reviews and winning no fewer than three awards, including the Three Weeks Editors Award and the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award. A perfect blend of cutting_edge technology, creativity and story, this might just be a Festival event you have to see twice. WHEN 13–16 March 7pm

17, 18 March 6pm WHERE Downstage Theatre tickets $53 – $58

A$58 / B$53 FRIENDS A$53 / B$48 DURATION 1 hr 10 Sponsored by

World Premiere

frequently Asked Questions

Image: Te Rawhitiroa Bosch

THEATRE

TO BE OR NOT TO BE, ETC.

michael james manaia

Royale Productions (New Zealand)

THEATRE

Taki Rua (New Zealand) 20 years after it burst onto the stages of the world, writer John Broughton’s iconic piece of Kiwi theatre returns for its Festival encore.

Image: Stephen Tilley

Celebrated actor Michael Hurst joins forces with two of New Zealand’s freshest young writers in this innovative new solo work, set in the Shakespearean afterlife.

Michael James Manaia is a poignant story about a New Zealand man who, after returning from the Vietnam War, finds himself at odds with his culture, his history and his memories. Packed full of dynamic theatrical action and colourful characters, we follow his journey through childhood, family, love, grief, violence, conflict and passion.

In Frequently Asked Questions an insomniac called Hamlet discovers a script documenting the end of his life, and begins some serious late_night soul_searching. ‘What a piece of work is a man?’ ‘To be, or not to be?’ These are his FAQs. And Hamlet can’t sleep until he knows.

After premiering at Wellington’s Downstage Theatre in 1991, this heart_wrenching one_man show went on to the Edinburgh Festival and celebrated performances across the globe. Directed by Nathaniel Lees and starring Te Kohe Tuhaka in the title role, this new vision of the story crosses the generations.

Writers Natalie Medlock and Dan Musgrove have been working in collaboration with Hurst since early 2010 to develop this semi_autobiographical work. With ‘cameos’ from some of the Bard’s greatest characters and a climax where Hurst unleashes 30 years of stage combat experience on himself, Frequently Asked Questions is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it.

WHEN 25, 26, 28, 29 February, 1 March 7pm

CONTAINS LANGUAGE THAT MAY OFFEND WHEN 2 March 9.30pm

3 March 8.30pm 6–8 March 7pm 9, 10 March 8pm 11 March 2pm & 8pm

Sponsored by

“ The horrors of war and the joyfulness of life are bound up together in this magnificent show”  The Scotsman

YOUNG WRITERS & READERS DAY Downstage Theatre, Sunday 11 March 2012

Image: Steve Ullathorne

Private Peaceful

THEATRE Right image: Tim Cuff

Lynley Dodd

Scamp Theatre (UK)

Lynley Dodd is best known for her Hairy Maclary series and follow-up books featuring much-loved animal characters with rhyming names. Lynley reads from her classic books, describes how her characters and stories came into being, and shares anecdotes about her life and work.

Following two hugely successful UK tours and sell_out runs in London’s West End, this riveting adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s award_winning book comes to the Festival.

age RecommendATION: 6-10

Branded a coward by the country he fights for and condemned to death by firing squad, Private ‘Tommo’ Peaceful waits to die. Before dawn, we’ll learn Tommo’s story: his adventures, tragedies, loves and the injustices that now find him hopelessly confined in a desolate cell.

WHEN 11 March 9.30am PRICE $5 per person DURATION 50 mins

Gavin Bishop

Multi award_winning author Michael

Gavin Bishop is a writer and illustrator of children’s books ranging from Bidibidi to his charming memoir Piano Rock: A 1950s Childhood. Among the many books he has illustrated are Joy Cowley’s Snake and Lizard and Diana Noonan’s Quaky Cat. Gavin discusses his work and reads from his enchanting books.

Morpurgo (War Horse) was inspired to write Private Peaceful following a trip to a Belgian war cemetery, where he was shocked by how many young soldiers were court_martialled and shot for cowardice during the First World War. Adapted and directed by Simon Reade, Private Peaceful is a one-man show that leaves an indelible mark on the mind.

age RecommendATION: 6-12

WHEN 11 March 11am PRICE $5 per person

AGE RECOMMENDATION: 11+

DURATION 50 mins

Art on the Move: Lower Hutt and Greytown (see page 58)

In January the Festival will announce a third writer to complete this celebration of much-loved children’s literature.

WHEN 14–16 March 6.30pm

17 March 2pm WHERE Soundings Theatre, Te Papa tickets A$48 FRIENDS A$43 CHILD A$18 DURATION 1 hr 20

Sponsored by

For Kids is supported by

A Unity bookstore will be onsite and all sessions will be followed by writer book signings

“ Destined to become a classic” National Business Review (NZ)

– THE MAORI TROILUS AND CRESSIDA

THEATRE

Nga- kau Toa (New Zealand)

Image: Stephen A’Court / Melanie Lisch

Peninsula

THEATRE

Korowai woven by the late Dame Rangimarie Hetet

Circa Theatre (New Zealand)

Image: Matt Grace

_ See this very special Te Reo Maori version of Shakespeare’s tragedy before it travels to play at London’s Globe.

Playwright Gary Henderson takes a touching, bittersweet look at life in the 1960s in this beautifully crafted play, directed by Jane Waddell.

More than sporting greatness will descend upon London in 2012. As part of the city’s Cultural Olympiad, the Bard’s Thames-side theatre presents Globe to Globe – an unprecedented programme of 37 multi-lingual Shakespeare productions from around the world. Representing New _ Zealand will be Ngakau Toa’s adaptation of Troilus and Cressida with a new translation by Te Haumiata Mason.

Michael Hope is ten years old and sleeps on a volcano. This is his playground, his paradise. But tremors begin to shake his idyll as rumblings in the adult world encroach into Michael’s life, erupting, and throwing his universe into a chaos that will change him forever. Set within the moody landscape of its title, this engrossing play weaves a story in and around the everyday lives of a small town community on Banks Peninsula. It provides a richly emotional journey amid childhood games and adventures, adult issues and events. Although the story of Peninsula is fictional, Henderson says the places and some of the incidental anecdotes are real. It is an acknowledgement, a nod to a time and a place that was a step on the way to here and now.

Set during the Trojan wars, Troilus and Cressida follows the love between a Trojan prince and maiden and features struggles of power, hierarchy and honour between some of history’s greatest characters. A host _ of our most respected Maori actors make _ up the cast, which is led by Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) as Pandarus. Directed by Rachel House and Wetini Mitai-Ngatai. WHEN 9, 10March 6pm

WHEN 25 February 8pm

26 February, 4, 11, 18 March 4pm 28, 29 February 6.30pm 1–3, 8–10, 15–17 March 8pm 6, 7, 13, 14 March 6.30pm WHERE Circa Theatre tickets A$50 FRIENDS P$43 DURATION 2 hrs (including interval)

WHERE Te Papa Amphitheatre DURATION 2 hrs 15 (including interval)

With support from With support from

Images: Cie Les Philébulistes

With two wheels that look like they’ve been pinched off a giant’s bicycle and two fearless French performers, this is the jaw_dropping acrobatics of Arcane. Performing perfect flips, spins and somersaults on a nice steady platform would be difficult enough for most of us. Make that platform a moving, rolling structure and you add an entirely new level of complexity and skill.

Arcane Les Philébulistes (France)

OUTDOOR THEATRE

Invented by trapeze artists Maxim Bourdon and Sebastien Bruas, Arcane’s wheel is much more than a mere prop. Like two spiders on a huge web, the daring duo clamber over the structure, expertly propelling it around the stage. As the performance progresses, the tricks get riskier as the wheel becomes the inspiration for excitingly dangerous and original feats that will transfix the crowds in Waitangi Park. WHEN 24 February 6pm

25, 26 February 2pm & 6pm WHERE Waitangi Park DURATION 25 mins

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WRITERS & READERS WEEK

Friday 9 – Wednesday 14 March 2012

writers & readers WEEK

From journalists and scientists to novelists and poets, this is your opportunity to see some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers as they deliver a stimulating and entertaining week. The full Writers and Readers programme will be launched on 26 January and the booklet will be widely available at Unity Books, libraries, bookshops and other outlets nationwide. All events will be listed on festival.co.nz.

With support from

TOWN HALL TALKS

Tim Flannery

Germaine Greer

Writers and Readers Week opens with a keynote address from this acclaimed scientist, explorer and environmentalist.

An hour with an inspirational writer whose ideas and opinions are fearless, challenging and often controversial.

Few are more passionate or knowledgeable about the natural world than 2007 Australian of the Year Tim Flannery. He is chairman of the Copenhagen Climate Council and has written over a dozen books including his award_winning bestsellers The Future Eaters: An Ecological History of the Australasian Lands and People and The Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change. His more recent Here On Earth: An Argument for Hope charts the history of life on our planet and is an extraordinary exploration of evolution and sustainability.

Australian writer, academic and journalist Germaine Greer is widely regarded as one of the most significant feminist voices of our time. Her ideas have courted controversy since the publication of her bestseller The Female Eunuch (1970), which took the world by storm and remains one of the most influential texts of the feminist movement. Among her many other books are Sex and Destiny: The Politics of Human Fertility, The Change: Ageing and the Menopause and Shakespeare’s Wife. Germaine Greer has a distinguished academic career in Britain and the USA.

Opening Address

WHEN 9March 6.30pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets A$33 BP & FRIENDS A$28 DURATION 1 hr ON SALE 14 November

The Life and Times of Germaine Greer

WHEN 12March 6.30pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets A$33 BP & FRIENDS A$28 DURATION 1 hr ON SALE 14 November

Thomas Friedman Closing Address

Three_time Pulitzer Prize_winning journalist, columnist and author Thomas Friedman concludes Writers and Readers Week with a keynote address examining the current state of America. One of the world’s most influential public intellectuals, Friedman is a long_time columnist for The New York Times. He has written extensively on global trade, the Middle East and the environment. Among his bestselling books are From Beirut to Jerusalem and The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty_First Century, which has sold more than four million copies in 37 languages. His latest book, That Used To Be Us, explores the major challenges facing America today. WHEN 14March 6pm WHERE Wellington Town Hall tickets A$33 BP & FRIENDS A$28 DURATION 1 hr ON SALE 14 November With support from

John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellowship 54

WRITERS & READERS WEEK

EMBASSY SESSIONS

Fact, fiction, fantasy, history, politics, screenwriting, music and poetry. It’s all there to be discussed and picked over during 29 thought_provoking sessions delivered by a host of international and New Zealand writers at the Embassy Theatre.

See over the page for a sneak peek at some of the writers on offer. WHEN 10–14 March WHERE Embassy Theatre PRICE Single session GA$18 On sale 3 February

LUNCHTIME AT DOWNSTAGE

YOUNG writers and READERS

What is the future of the book? What are the processes and pitfalls of translation? These questions and many more relating to the business of books will be discussed during three industry_focused sessions at Downstage Theatre.

Schools Sessions (part of New Zealand Post SchoolFest) at the Town Hall on Friday 9 March – see page 64.

WHEN 12–14 March WHERE Downstage Theatre PRICE Single session GA$18 On sale 3 February

Young Writers and Readers Day at Downstage Theatre on Sunday 11 March – see page 51. For further details see festival.co.nz and the Writers and Readers programme booklet (available 26 January).

SAVE WITH A MULTI-PASS Interested in attending more than one Embassy or Downstage session? Pick up one of these great multi_passes.

BookMark Pass (BP)

BILL MANHIRE’S POETRY MASTERCLASS An opportunity for undiscovered writers

Bill Manhire – New Zealand’s first poet laureate and director of Victoria University’s prestigious International Institute of Modern Letters – is on the hunt for New Zealand’s virtuosi of verse. Take part or be in the audience to watch this creative process at work. Manhire hosts a public masterclass offering comment on the work of three budding poets. If you would like to be considered for one of the three spots on stage at the Embassy Theatre, send three poems of up to 30 lines in a single Word attachment to poetrymasterclass@festival. co.nz with your full name and contact information. Submissions close on Friday 3 February. For more details see festival.co.nz. WHEN 13 March 3.30pm WHERE Embassy Theatre PRICE GA$18 DURATION 1 hr On sale 3 February

HIGH TEA AT THE MUSEUM ART HOTEL with selina hastings

Engage your mind and indulge your tastebuds – British biographer Selina Hastings presents Nancy Mitford and Evelyn Waugh: A Literary Correspondence Course based on the brilliantly funny letters they exchanged. Wise and witty words are accompanied by sumptuous hand_crafted amuse_bouches, mini sandwiches and many more tasty offerings. WHEN 14 March 3.30pm WHERE Hippopotamus Restaurant,

Level 3, Museum Art Hotel PRICE GA$65 DURATION 1 hr 30 On sale 14 November

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The ultimate Writers and Readers multi_pass. •

Tickets to 15 Embassy and Downstage sessions of your choice

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PASS $200 / FRIENDS $180 ON SALE 14 November

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PASS $75 / FRIENDS $70 ON SALE 14 November

For details see Art on the Move on page 58 and festival.co.nz

WRITERS & READERS WEEK

Friday 9 – Wednesday 14 March 2012

writers & readers WEEK

EMBASSY SESSIONS Some of the finest international and New Zealand writers converge on Wellington’s Embassy Theatre during Writers and Readers Week. Here’s just a taste of the literary line_up on offer. The full Writers and Readers programme is released on 26 January 2012. Writers and Readers Week is supported by Victoria University of Wellington, Unity Books, Museum Art Hotel, Australia Council for the Arts, Australian High Commission, Goethe-Institut, Canada Council for the Arts, Embassy of Spain and the Embassy of the United States of America.

chris bourke

Jenny Erpenbeck Germany

New Zealand

Chris Bourke is a Wellington_based writer, journalist, editor and radio producer with a passion for music. His book Blue Smoke: The Lost Dawn of New Zealand Popular Music triumphed at the 2011 New Zealand Post Book Awards, taking home the General Non_fiction Award, the People’s Choice Award and the coveted Book of the Year.

dionne brand

Patrick Evans

Poet and novelist Dionne Brand is currently Toronto’s Poet Laureate. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, at 17 she moved to Canada to study at the University of Toronto. Brand won the Governor General’s Award for her poetry collection Land to Light On and the 2011 Griffin Poetry Prize for Ossuaries.

Patrick Evans teaches New Zealand literature at the University of Canterbury. He has written many non_fiction works including The Long Forgetting and The Penguin History of New Zealand Literature. Evans’ latest work is Gifted, a fictional imagining of the early relationship between Frank Sargeson and Janet Frame.

eleanor catton

FIONA Farrell

Canada

New Zealand

Eleanor Catton is one of the country’s exciting emerging writers. In 2007 she won Victoria University’s Adam Prize in Creative Writing for her first novel, The Rehearsal. It went on to be published in more than ten languages and collected several prestigious literary awards. She is now the Ursula Bethell Writer in Residence at the University of Canterbury.

Fiona Farrell is a poet, fiction writer and playwright; her novels include The Hopeful Traveller and Limestone. Fiona’s latest, The Broken Book, is a travel book interrupted by 20 poems about the Christchurch earthquakes and how they changed everything: the book you were writing, the house you were living in, the thoughts that preoccupied you.

Javier Cercas

Kate grenville

Javier Cercas is a Spanish novelist, short story writer and essayist. Soldiers of Salamis, his novel set during the Spanish Civil War, won the UK’s prestigious Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. Cercas’ latest book, The Anatomy of a Moment, examines the attempted coup in the Spanish Parliament on 23 February 1981.

One of Australia’s best_known writers, Kate Grenville has published seven novels, a collection of short stories, and four books about writing. For The Secret River she won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Kate recently released Sarah Thornhill, the third part of The Secret River trilogy.

Spain

Based in Berlin, Jenny Erpenbeck is a versatile writer of short stories, plays and novels. Her recent novel The Visitation (nominated for the UK’s Independent Foreign Fiction Prize) is a haunting evocation of buried secrets set during the traumatic period from the rise of Nazism to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Australia

WRITERS & READERS WEEK

Selina hastings

Jo Nesbo

British writer and journalist Selina Hastings has written literary biographies on Evelyn Waugh, Nancy Mitford and Rosamund Lehmann. Her latest literary biography is The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham. Selina worked for fourteen years on The Daily Telegraph and was the literary editor of Harper’s & Queen.

Bestselling Norwegian crime writer Nesbo has had his work translated into over 40 languages. He is best known for his Detective Harry Hole crime novels including The Snowman and The Leopard. Nesbo’s latest, Headhunters, is a stand_alone thriller with a movie version soon to be released. He also writes the Doctor Proktor children’s novels.

United Kingdom

Norway

Alan Hollinghurst

Richard Price

British novelist Alan Hollinghurst won the 2004 Man Booker Prize for The Line of Beauty. His other novels include The Swimming Pool Library, The Folding Star and Spell. Hollinghurst’s latest, the highly acclaimed The Stranger’s Child, is an epic story following the lives of two families from the eve of the Great War to the close of the 20th century.

Richard Price is an American novelist who wrote for the hugely popular HBO series The Wire. He has written numerous screenplays including The Color of Money, for which he was nominated for an Oscar. His novels include The Wanderers, Blood Brothers and Clockers, which was made into a movie directed by Spike Lee.

USA

United Kingdom

Michael hulse

Ron Rash

Michael Hulse is a poet, translator, teacher and critic. His recent books include a poetry collection The Secret History and The 20th Century in Poetry, co_edited with Simon Rae. One of Hulse’s great translations is W.G. Sebald’s The Rings of Saturn. Hulse teaches creative writing and comparative literature at the University of Warwick.

Ron Rash is an award_winning poet, short story writer and novelist who lives in the Appalachian Mountains. His novels, including One Foot in Eden and The New York Times bestseller Serena, have earned him comparisons to John Steinbeck and Cormac McCarthy. His recent short story collection, Burning Bright, won the 2010 Frank O’Connor Award.

Kelly Link

harry ricketts

Kelly Link’s stories are often described as slipstream or magic realism: a combination of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery and realism. Her recent books of short stories, The Wrong Grave and Pretty Monsters, have a strong young adult following. She has won three Nebulas and a World Fantasy Award.

Poet, academic, editor and reviewer, Harry Ricketts studied English at Oxford University and lived in Asia before moving to New Zealand. His 20 published works include The Unforgiving Minute: A Life of Rudyard Kipling and Strange Meetings: The Poets of the Great War. Ricketts teaches creative non_fiction and English at Victoria University.

USA

United Kingdom

New Zealand

USA

Denise Mina

Kim Scott

Denise Mina is a Scottish crime writer and playwright whose style has been described as ‘tartan noir’. She is the author of the Garnethill trilogy and another series featuring Patricia ‘Paddy’ Meehan, a Glasgow journalist. Mina’s first Paddy Meehan novel, The Field of Blood, has become a BBC drama.

Kim Scott was the first indigenous Australian writer to win the Miles Franklin Award. His latest novel, That Deadman Dance, explores the early contact between the Aboriginal Noongar people and the first European settlers in Albany, Western Australia. It has received many accolades including the prestigious Victorian Premier’s Literary Award.

United Kingdom

Australia

ART ON THE MOVE Every Festival we take national and international artists out of the city and into the Greater Wellington region. It’s your chance to catch some fantastic Festival events where you are. Here’s who is coming your way. The Festival acknowledges the generous support of the Porirua and Hutt City Councils, and the Kapiti Coast, Masterton and South Wairarapa District Councils in helping to present the 2012 Art on the Move programme.

Supported by PorirUA Mana Community Grants Foundation Otaki Otaki Community Board

New Zealand’s Emerging Writers

Barefoot Divas

Three of the country’s most exciting new voices read from their work and discuss their writing journey. Eleanor Catton’s first novel The Rehearsal was published in more than 10 languages, Craig Cliff won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize Best First Book Award for A Man Melting and in 2011 Hamish Clayton’s remarkable first novel Wulf met with high critical acclaim.

Whirimako Black, Emma Donovan, Merenia, Ngaiire and Maisey Rika are the Barefoot Divas – five proud black women of diverse cultural backgrounds and exceptional vocal talent. Accompanied by their international band, the ensemble combines reggae, roots, R&B and Latin-infused music with stories of struggle and scandal from their lives on the road and in the studio.

walk a mile in my shoes

WHERE Aratoi, Masterton WHEN 12 March 12.30pm TICKETS GA $15

MUSIC

See page 31 WHERE Pataka Museum, Porirua WHEN 8 March 8pm

Lower Hutt Pelorus Trust

TICKETS GA $36

Upper Hutt Youthtown

WHERE Southward Theatre, Paraparaumu WHEN 9 March 7.30pm TICKETS GA $36 / CHILD GA $15

Greytown Greytown Trust Lands Masterton Masterton Trust Lands Trust

THE TOPP TWINS

MUSIC

New Zealand

AN EMERALD CITY

MUSIC

New Zealand

National treasures The Topp Twins have performed around the world as an original country music and comedy duo for more than 25 years. Armed with guitar, mouth-harp and spoons, they deliver original songs, audience participation and comedy in a fast-paced and hilarious entertainment experience.

With a reputation for memorable live shows, this Auckland-born band has gained a ravenous following of fans. Combining universal and exotic beats, the six-piece group’s experimental style has been described as ‘organic instrumentation and sounds of the east meet psychedelia’.

See page 34

See page 35

WHERE Masterton Town Hall WHEN 27 February 7.30pm TICKETS GA $44

WHERE St Peters Village Hall, Paekakariki WHEN 2 March 9pm TICKETS GA $15

private peaceful

THEATRE

Scamp Theatre (UK)

Maisey Rika

MUSIC

AT A GLANCE

New Zealand

PORIRUA

Pataka Museum Walk A Mile In My Shoes 8 March 8pm James Hill 13 March 8pm

In a desolate cell Private ‘Tommo’ Peaceful waits to die. As time marches towards dawn, we learn his story of joy and tragedy. This riveting adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s award-winning book has enjoyed sell-out runs in London’s West End. A one-man show that leaves an indelible mark on the mind. See page 51 WHERE Little Theatre, Lower Hutt WHEN 10 March 7pm TICKETS GA $36 / CHILD GA $15 WHERE Kuranui College, Greytown WHEN 12 March 7.30pm TICKETS GA $36 / CHILD GA $15

Maisey Rika’s strong heritage, eclectic songs, and honey-stung vocals have quickly captured the hearts of listeners both in New Zealand and abroad. Combining many different sounds and effortlessly fusing English and Te Reo _ Maori lyrics, this multi award-winning singersongwriter has already secured her place amongst the greats of New Zealand music. WHERE Otaki College WHEN 13 March 7pm TICKETS GA $26 / CHILD GA $15 WHERE Genesis Energy Theatre,

Expressions, Upper Hutt WHEN 14 March 7.30pm TICKETS GA $26 / CHILD GA $15 Tickets from Ticket Direct 0800 224 224

PAEKAKARIKI

St Peters Village Hall An Emerald City 2 March 9pm International Poets at Paekakariki 11 March 4pm

PARAPARAUMU

Southward Theatre Walk A Mile In My Shoes 9 March 7.30pm

OTAKI

Otaki College Maisey Rika 13 March 7pm

LOWER HUTT

Little Theatre

International Poets at Paekakariki

James Hill

Canada/UK

Canada

MUSIC

Private Peaceful 10 March 7pm

UPPER HUTT

GREYTOWN

Kuranui College Toronto’s Poet Laureate Dionne Brand and British poet and translator Michael Hulse read from their acclaimed collections and discuss their work. Brand was awarded the 2011 Griffin Poetry Prize for her book length poem Ossuaries. Hulse’s collections include The Secret History and recently he co-edited The 20th Century in Poetry.

WHERE St Peters Village Hall, Paekakariki WHEN 11 March 4pm TICKETS GA $15

Ukulele maestro James Hill is joined by cellist and singer Anne Davison for a performance of creativity and unpredictable fun. Described as one of the world’s top ukulele composers and arguably the best player on the planet, Hill’s unusual techniques, humour and virtuosity have seen him build a global base of fans.

Private Peaceful 12 March 7.30pm

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Aratoi

WHERE Pataka Museum, Porirua

MASTERTON

Masterton Town Hall The Topp Twins 27 February 7.30pm New Zealand’s Emerging Writers 12 March 12.30pm

WHEN 13 March 8pm TICKETS GA $36 / CHILD GA $15

visual arts Adam art gallery

ARATOI – WAIRARAPA MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY

SNAPSHOTS: Four Takes on Documentary Photography

Harry Watson: That Was Then, This Is Now

John Lake, The Campus (detail), 2011, Victoria University of Wellington Art Collection

Harry Watson, Edward Gibbon Wakefield (detail), 2008, oils on wood, private collection. Photo: Harry Watson

Fiona Amundsen The First City in History Sharon Hayes In The Near Future John Lake The Campus Kohei Yoshiyuki The Park (An Institute of Modern Art Touring Exhibition)

An exhibition of past and recent work by skilled carver and self_taught artist Harry Watson. Harry creates animal, feathered and human protagonists (often based on real historical figures) that enact their dramas against the backdrop of a fledgling _ _ _ colonial society. Melding Maori and Pakeha techniques and traditions, Harry explores the social history and politics of Aotearoa in ways that are at once quirky and thought_provoking.

The Adam Art Gallery presents a suite of four solo exhibitions that offer different takes on documentary photography. Recording people and places, these artists’ projects model strikingly different approaches, offering viewers a provocative opportunity to ask what it means when a camera is used to capture a scene, both in the moment and for posterity.

WHERE Bruce Street, Masterton WHEN From 10 December 2011 – 11 March 2012,

daily 10.30am–4.30pm

WHERE Victoria University of Wellington, Gate 3, Kelburn Parade WHEN From 24 January, Tue to Sun 11am–5pm

ENJOY GALLERY

MAHARA GALLERY

The Chinese Horoscope Show

Robyn Kahukiwa: Wahine Toi

Erica van Zon, Ritan Park Children’s Zodiac Ride (detail), 2011. Digital image courtesy of the artist

Robyn Kahukiwa, Resistance/Te Tohenga (detail), 2009 oil & alkyd oil on canvas, courtesy of the artist and Bowen Galleries. Photo: Stephen A’Court

Featuring a dozen international and New Zealand_based artists the show is an exploration of the Chinese Zodiac. Collected by guest curator Erica van Zon, the twelve contributing artists have been asked to consider and respond to their zodiac sign. The result is an eclectic range of work in various media that is both engaging and playful. WHERE Level 1/147 Cuba Street, Wellington WHEN From 15 February – 10 March

Wed to Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–4pm

Robyn Kahukiwa is a senior Maori artist with a national and international reputation whose career spans 40 years. Her work _ is a celebration of the life and experiences of Maori people. Many of her paintings and prints encapsulate important socio-political issues in Aotearoa New Zealand. Maumahara: Remember gathers together a selection of Kahukiwa’s images from New Zealand public and private collections. It includes her latest major work Resistance/Te Tohenga, recently shown in Leiden, Holland. WHERE 20 Mahara Place, Waikanae Village WHEN From 25 February, Tue to Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 1pm–4pm

*Excluding Shapeshifter

City Gallery WELLINGTON

The dowse art museum

The Obstinate Object: Contemporary NZ Sculpture

Teresa Margolles: So It Vanishes

Rohan Wealleans, He with Glands of Wasp (detail), 2009, polystyrene, fibreglass, paint and shark jaw, courtesy of Hamish McKay Gallery

Teresa Margolles, En el Aire / In the Air, 2003, courtesy of the artist and Galerie Peter Kilchmann, Zurich. Photo: Axel Schneider

Sculpture can be the most anti-social or belligerent of mediums, responsible for things that get in the way, need to be walked around, or even bumped into. The Obstinate Object harnesses and celebrates these very qualities, exploring the ‘object-ness’ of sculpture for its potential to transform real space through physical encounter. Spilling out of City Gallery into its non-spaces, surrounds and the city, The Obstinate Object brings together recent work by some of New Zealand’s most compelling sculptors.

The Dowse Art Museum is proud to present two major works by internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Teresa Margolles. In The Air is one of Margolles most important works, featuring an empty room filled only with floating bubbles. It creates a scene of unearthly beauty, underscored with a sense of unease. In addition, an outdoor billboard series will see Margolles develop an entirely new body of work especially for The Dowse. The exhibition is guest curated by Claudia Arozqueta.

WHERE Civic Square, Wellington

WHERE 45 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt

WHEN From 24 February, daily 10am–5pm

WHEN From 25 February, Mon to Fri 10am–4.30pm,

Sat/Sun 10am–5pm

MUSEUM OF WELLINGTON CITY & SEA

NEW ZEALAND PORTRAIT GALLERY

Black in Fashion: Wearing the Colour Black in New Zealand

2012 Adam Portrait Award

Garments shown at London Fashion Week 1999. L to R: Zambesi, Nom*D, World, courtesy of the designers. Photo: Sarah Munro

Mark Rutledge, Ray Columbus (detail), Winner of the People’s Choice in the Adam Award and Exhibition 2010

From the all black uniforms of our sports teams to that icon of kiwiana, the black singlet, black is the colour most commonly associated with New Zealand identity. During the Black in Fashion pop_up exhibition in Wellington, the subject of how and why black has become part of our proud identity as New Zealanders is explored. Presented by the New Zealand Fashion Museum in association with Museum of Wellington City & Sea.

Pick your favourite piece of portraiture during the 2012 Adam Portrait Award at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery on Wellington’s waterfront. Your vote will help decide the People’s Prize of $2,000, while the overall winner, judged by Tony Ellwood Director of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, will receive $15,000. New Zealand art at its finest.

WHERE See museumswellington.org.nz for details of this

WHERE Shed 11, Queens Wharf, Wellington waterfront WHEN From 23 February, daily 10.30am–4.30pm

pop-up exhibition WHEN From 24 February, daily 10am–5pm

visual arts PATAKA MUSEUM

Shapeshifter

Pieter Hugo: Nollywood

Pay Event

Pieter Hugo, Escort (detail), 2008

Hannah Kidd, Getaway Gateway, 2008

The Nigerian film industry – colloquially known as ‘Nollywood’ – is the third largest in the world. In this captivating exploration of the multi-layered reality of the film industry in Africa’s most populous nation, South African photographer Pieter Hugo recreates the stereotypical characters from Nollywood productions in a series of other_worldly portraits posed by Nigerian actors.

Summer days, the serenity of beautiful gardens and contemporary sculpture are all there to be enjoyed during The Dowse and the Hutt Civic Gardens’ fifth Shapeshifter sculpture exhibition. From more than 100 proposals, Cam McCracken, Director of The Dowse, has selected a variety of stimulating large and small_scale works for display by established and emerging New Zealand artists. All works are for sale. Picnickers welcome.

WHERE Corner Norrie and Parumoana St, Porirua City WHEN From 11 February, Mon to Sat 10am–4.30pm, Sun 11am–4.30pm

WHERE Civic Gardens and The Dowse, Laings Road, Lower Hutt WHEN Opens 25 February, daily 10am–5pm.

Late night 10am–8pm Thu. Closes 18 March at 4pm ENTRY $5 with proceeds to charity, accompanied children free

te papa

WELLINGTON SCULPTURE TRUST

Collecting Contemporary

The 4 Plinths Sculpture Project: Joanna Langford

Karl Fritsch, Ring, silver, iron, brass, 2010. Purchased 2011, Te Papa

Artist Concept Image: Joanna Langford, 2011

Every year, Te Papa extends its contemporary art collection, adding significant works by both emerging and established artists, as well as pieces that enhance the collection or reflect important trends. This exhibition showcases a selection of works acquired between 2006 and 2011. On 23 February 2012, Collecting Contemporary will re_open with newly acquired artworks, replacing some of the works previously on display.

The 4 Plinths Sculpture Project is a temporary biennial installation that showcases New Zealand sculpture. On four massive bollards on Wellington’s waterfront, artist Joanna Langford presents the third project in this series – The Quietening – featuring four glass boxes in which the artist has installed her work. When viewed from a distance Langford’s dioramas unfold as a panoramic industrial landscape made from recycled shopping bags and elegant metal skewers.

WHERE Level 5, Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington WHEN From 23 February, daily 10am–6pm and Thu 10am–9pm

WHERE Wellington waterfront between Te Papa and Circa Theatre WHEN From 24 February

art talks Make the most of your lunch break during Festival 2012. Always popular and full of fascinating insights, Art Talks are a series of conversations with some of the Festival’s most inspirational national and international artists. Held through a series of free hour-long lunchtime talks at the TelstraClear Festival Club, this is your chance to hear about the lives and works of these creatives. For more information visit festival.co.nz. FEBRUARY

THE WILD BRIDE

27th

masi

Image: Steve Tanner

Join members of the Kneehigh theatre company as they discuss taking their work from the fields of Cornwall to London’s West End and Broadway.

28th

29th

Image: Phillip Merry

The Conch director Nina Nawalowalo and British illusionist Paul Kieve talk about the cross-cultural creation of Masi. WHEN 1pm

WHEN 1pm

Image: Aneta Ruth

Adapting someone else’s story to stage – join Hone Kouka as he discusses writing a play inspired by Patricia Grace’s bestselling novel. WHEN 1pm

MARCH

birds with skymirrors

2nd

the sixteen

Image: Sebastian Bolesch

An opportunity to hear Lemi Ponifasio talk about his experiences touring the works of Mau to some of the most prestigious stages in the world.

3rd

beautiful burnout

Image: Mark Harrison

A rare chance to hear from the renowned conductor and founder of The Sixteen, Harry Christophers. WHEN 12pm

WHEN 1pm

8th

Image: Gavin Evans

What does it mean to be a theatre company without bricks and mortar? The National Theatre of Scotland talks about their approach to building a new generation of theatre-goers. WHEN 1pm

The Animals & Children took to the Streets

9th

political mother

10th

Michel Tuffery

Image: Ben Rudick

Wellington is awash with digital creators. Be there as members of theatre company 1927 talk with local experts in the field.

In conversation with Hofesh Shechter – one of the most important voices in contemporary dance.

WHEN 1pm

WHEN 12pm

15th

Artist Concept Image: Michel Tuffery

Acclaimed New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery gives an insight into the evolution of his latest multi-media installation, First Contact 2012. WHEN 1pm

GET ACCESS TO FESTIVAL 2012

NEW ZEALAND POST

SCHOOLfest

We’re making every effort to ensure the Festival is accessible to our whole audience. It is important that ticketing staff are notified of your requirements at the time of booking to ensure the necessary arrangements are made for you.

BOOKINGs If you have special seating requirements such as wheelchair access or hearing difficulties, or you require companion seating, please contact Ticketek on 0800 842 538. If you have any further access issues please contact the Festival on (04) 496 5493.

transport information Information about accessible parking and public transport in Wellington is available at www.wellington.govt.nz/ move/lifestyle/community/disability.

physical access For more details on the access available at specific venues, you can go to festival.co.nz. All venues have limited wheelchair seating. Designated wheelchair spaces (where available) and one companion seat will be sold at the lowest price in the house for that performance. If you are a Friend of the Festival, please see our website for access information on the Friends Tours.

patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing There are hearing loops available at the following venues: Michael Fowler Centre and St James Theatre. Please inform ticketing staff if you wish to sit in a certain area of the venue to assist with your enjoyment of the performance.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS This programme brochure is available: •

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As a Word document in simple large print format – please contact the Festival on (04) 496 5493. Event programmes for selected performances can also be requested in this format a week before the performance. As a PDF at festival.co.nz.

Trouble reading the small print? For a large text version of this brochure call (04) 496 5493 64

24 February – 18 March 2012 Know a school student who loves the arts? Tell them about New Zealand Post SchoolFest. Designed with Kiwi students in mind, the 2012 New Zealand Post SchoolFest programme features a hand_picked selection of the world’s best theatre, dance, music and visual arts. It’s where students experience discovery, creativity, learning and excitement. SchoolFest offers schools... •

Subsidised tickets to Festival performances ($15_$18)

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Special schools_only performances of Festival shows

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Workshops from Festival performers and creative teams

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Schools’ Writers and Readers Day

In 2010, more than 9,000 students from 89 schools came from across Aotearoa to experience the Festival close up. This year we work with New Zealand Post to bring the arts to even more schools across the country. Look out for the New Zealand Post SchoolFest booklet in schools in early November or contact the Festival for a copy. Tickets can only be purchased through schools, so talk to your school about how to get involved. Visit festival.co.nz and subscribe to our e_newsletter to get regular updates on the 2012 Festival and New Zealand Post SchoolFest.

What the teachers said about SchoolFest 2010

“ Our students were able to see a variety of professional shows that they would not usually see.” “ Our school really enjoys this event and attends various performances every time.” “ The girls came back buzzing about how wonderful the workshops were. They found them invaluable and entertaining.” “ It was full of diverse experiences and my students loved it!” Sponsored by

New in 2012

Festival awards 24 February – 18 March 2012 SEE A FESTIVAL SHOW FOR JUST $20

Brand new for Festival 2012 is the inaugural The Dominion Post Festival Awards. ABOUT THE AWARDS Every night of the Festival, representatives from the Awards Judging Panel will take in performances – then on the final weekend they will deliberate, ruminate and decide the winners for 2012.

Tickets to most Festival shows, even sold out ones, for just $20? It almost sounds too good to be true, but that’s exactly what you get with Tix for Twenty. Every day during the Festival we’re making 10 tickets to most Festival shows available on the day for just $20. All you need to do is head down to the Festival Box Office and you could grab a ticket for a show that very night. WHERE Festival Box Office, Midland Park,

Lambton Quay WHEN Daily from 12.30pm until 4.30pm

(or until tickets sell out) 24 February – 18 March 2012

THE JUDGING PANEL The panel will be made up of top arts critics from the newspaper and from the blogs, and joined by one or two well-known faces from the Capital!

THE CATEGORIES From Best Theatre, Music, Dance and Children’s Event, Best Hidden Gem to Best New Zealand Production – the competition for the accolades will be hot – as will the debate!

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? •

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Tickets are just $20 including all service and ticket fees.

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You can pay by cash or eftpos – sorry no credit cards.

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There’s a limit of two tickets per person, per day.

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The Festival reserves the right to determine the seat allocation.

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Tickets are limited to performances within the 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival (24 February – 18 March 2012).

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Tickets cannot be replaced if they are lost, stolen or damaged.

YOU DECIDE Plus, YOU pick the winner of our Dominion Post Readers’ Best in the Festival Award from one of the hundreds of events in the 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival – check out the voting details in your Dominion Post from 24 February, or online at dompost.co.nz.

FIND OUT MORE Check out your Dominion Post throughout the Festival, or head online to dompost.co.nz to find out more and for Festival news and reviews. Buy your copy of the paper on Wednesday 8 February 2012 to read about the full list of Awards in the Festival Supplement and on Monday 19 March 2012 for the winners. To receive The Dominion Post delivered daily to your door, subscribe today – details at dompost.co.nz.

WHAT CAN’T I BUY A TIX FOR TWENTY TICKET FOR? You can buy a Tix for Twenty ticket for most Festival shows, except those with limited capacity or for events priced under $20. Excluded events include: Writers and Readers Week, For Kids shows, Friends of the Festival tours, and Art on the Move regional performances. Tix for Twenty is strictly subject to availability.

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eatS & DRINKS

Finc Dining Room

Logan Brown Restaurant and Bar

122 Wakefield Street, CBD (04) 499 2999 / finc.co.nz

Cnr of Cuba and Vivian Streets (04) 801 5114 / loganbrown.co.nz

Located opposite the Town Hall and MFC, perfect for pre-show dining. Dine and dash prior to your event with small plates accompanied by organic ciders and beers, or perhaps dinner with a glass of boutique New Zealand wine.

Getting you to the show on time for 15 years! Pre-show Bistro menu $39.50; bread and three courses with options. Every night 5.30pm, out by 7.30pm or from 9.30pm. Also available for lunch. 5 Stars – Cuisine Magazine 2011.

CHOW

the library

Chow Tory, 45 Tory Street (04) 382 8585 Chow Woodward, 11a Woodward Street (04) 472 8585 / chow.co.nz

53 Courtenay Place (04) 382 8593 / thelibrary.co.nz

Fresh Asian cuisine in a relaxed modern environment. Vegetarian and vegan friendly with gluten and dairy free options. Two great central city locations. Open from 11am and serving the full menu until midnight.

Hidden away upstairs in the heart of Courtenay Place sits The Library. Fun and frivolous cocktails, exquisite and obscure wines, delicious desserts, exceptional cheeses and scrumptious savoury snacks make this a great place to meet before or after a show.

Ancestral

karaka cafÉ

motel

31-35 Courtenay Place (04) 801 8867 / ancestral.co.nz

In Te Wharewaka, Taranaki Street Wharf (04) 916 8369 / kprcatering.co.nz/karaka-cafe

Upstairs, Forresters Lane (off Tory Street) (04) 384 9084 / motelbar.co.nz

Ancestral brings the opulence of 1930s Shanghai to Wellington, offering modern Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine. The open-air Garden Bar offers Yakitori while in the main bar elegance and grace prevail with a carefully fashioned cocktail and whisky list.

All day dining, private functions, delicious kai. Offering both café and à la carte, with a modern _ Maori twist. Open seven days – late night Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Recently voted the ninth best cocktail bar in the world, Motel has been providing sophisticated drinks to a discerning clientele since 1999. This discrete cocktail lounge is tucked away on Forresters Lane just off Tory Street. Find them if you can.

Shed 5: Restaurant and Bar

The Grill at Amora Hotel Wellington

Ortega Fish Shack & Bar

Queens Wharf (04) 499 9069 / shed5.co.nz

170 Wakefield Street, CBD (04) 471 5711 / wellington.amorahotels.com

16 Majoribanks Street (just off Courtenay Pl) (04) 382 9559 / ortega.co.nz

Occupying one of the oldest buildings in the warehouse, Shed 5 has a prime waterfront location. The dining room has a focus on fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, and casual yet professional service.

The Grill is an outstanding restaurant where diners can enjoy exquisite Euro-Pacific cuisine in stunning 5 Star surroundings every day and night. Pre-Show dinner with any two courses for $42.95 per person from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, seven days a week.

Follow the locals and order perfectly cooked, super fresh, line caught fish. Beckoning cheeseboard and creative wine list. Simple, honest and reasonably priced food. Cuisine Magazine Restaurant of the Year Finalist 2011. 4 Star rating.

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Village Accommodation Group

Museum Art Hotel

3–5 Star accommodation throughout Wgtn 0800 50 80 25 / villagegroup.co.nz

90 Cable Street, CBD (04) 802 8900 / museumhotel.co.nz

Village Accommodation Group properties are designed to give you the options that best suit your requirements. From comfortable large apartments to corporate 5 Star hotel style suites, our Wellington properties give you choice. Village Group – space, comfort and affordability.

The Museum Art Hotel is a luxury hotel opposite Te Papa and the waterfront featuring magnificent artwork from around the world. On-site facilities include an art gallery, fitness centre, day spa, sauna, lap and spa pool and a beautiful French restaurant.

Quest Wellington

Amora Hotel Wellington

33 Hunter Street, CBD (04) 916 0700 / questapartments.co.nz

170 Wakefield Street, CBD (04) 473 3900 / wellington.amorahotels.com

Quest Wellington’s Art Deco inspired heritage building is a prominent landmark located on a pivotal corner site in New Zealand’s capital – Wellington. Boutique-style apartments in the heart of the city’s shopping and central business district.

This fabulous, downtown hotel has just completed a total makeover, redefining superior comfort and luxury with contemporary style. Most rooms command unobstructed views of Wellington Harbour and/or the city and the hotel is located right in the arts and entertainment precinct.

Ohtel

Central City Apartment Hotel

InterContinental Wellington

66 Oriental Parade (04) 803 0600 / ohtel.com

130 Victoria Street, CBD (04) 385 4166 / centralcityhotel.co.nz

2 Grey Street, CBD

Ohtel is a luxurious ten bedroom property perfectly located in Oriental Bay. With an emphasis on friendly, unpretentious service and attention to every detail, Ohtel is ‘retro cool’ and signals a new direction for boutique hotels in New Zealand.

Located in the heart of Wellington City, step outside our door and you are minutes away from Lambton Quay, Courtenay Place and the main tourist attractions. We offer 54 stylish guest rooms from studio to one or two bedroom apartments.

The only internationally-branded 5 Star hotel in the capital, InterContinental Wellington showcases 231 guestrooms and suites, Chameleon Restaurant, The Lobby Lounge and Tex-Mex Arizona Bar. Unwind in Emerge Health Club or be enriched by the knowledge of the InterContinental Concierge.

Bolton Hotel

CQ Hotels Wellington

The Bay Window

Cnr Bolton and Mowbray Streets (04) 472 9966 / boltonhotel.co.nz

213-223 Cuba Street (04) 385 2153 / hotelwellington.co.nz

200 Tinakori Road, Thorndon (04) 499 0345 / thebaywindow.co.nz

The 5 Star boutique Bolton Hotel is located a short walk from attractions/activities with 140 rooms including a mixture of studios and suites. The hotel provides an award-winning restaurant, modern recreation facilities and concierge desk that specialises in tours and executive transfers.

Located in the heart of Wellington, CQ Hotels is a beautiful heritage building providing 3 Star accommodation at Comfort Hotel Wellington and 4+ Star at Quality Hotel Wellington. Offering a great mix of accommodation as well as CQ Café, Restaurant and Bar.

Elegance, comfort and service combine to make your stay in this stylish B & B a memorable and relaxing experience. Decorated in the French style with a modern twist, The Bay Window is a short walk to the best Wellington has to offer.

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(04) 472 2722 / intercontinental.com/wellington

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Madame Fancy Pants

MANDATORY NZ MENSWEAR

217 Cuba Street, Wellington (04) 385 0830 / madamefancypants.com

108 Cuba Mall, Wellington (04) 384 6107 / mandatory.co.nz

There’s a wonderland which exists at the top of a long street. It’s a store which to visit is always a treat. From silken dresses to pretty rings, leather bags to writing pads, Madame Fancy Pants stocks all wonderful things.

Mandatory designs and produces fashion and tailored wear for men. 15 years strong, we make jeans through to suits in limited edition and offer a custom-fit service. Boutique New Zealand menswear – high quality, great fabrics, great fit. New garments every week.

Minnie Cooper

Kirkcaldie & Stains

29 Hunter Street, CBD (04) 473 7946 / minniecooper.co.nz

165-177 Lambton Quay, CBD (04) 472 5899 / kirkcaldies.co.nz

Minnie dreams them up, Murray makes the patterns, Jim cuts them, Connie and Nirmala sew them, Peter and John last them, Mana cleans, inks and boxes them. When you buy Minnie Cooper shoes you’re keeping good jobs and skills here in New Zealand.

A visit to Kirkcaldies is a shopping experience. Be welcomed by our friendly Commissionaire at the door and enter a retail mecca where local and international brands grace the shelves and our knowledgeable staff offer unsurpassed customer service.

I Love Paris

Vintage Antiques & Interiors

Wellington Underground Market

Old Bank Arcade, Lambton Quay, CBD (04) 473 3123 / iloveparis.co.nz

318 Tinakori Road, Thorndon (04) 473 3250 / vintageantiques.co.nz

Under Frank Kitts Park, Jervois Quay, Waterfront / undergroundmarket.co.nz

I Love Paris shoe store, right in the heart of Wellington’s fashion hub, stocks an eclectic range of gorgeous shoes from Europe’s most exciting designers. Call in and let their lovely staff help you find something special!

French country in style, with a dash of English manor house, Vintage Antiques offers antique furniture, decorative objects, vintage French brocante and giftware. Yearly buying trips to France ensures Vintage stocks a range of unique items and special one-off pieces.

Showcasing the best of Wellington’s emerging creative talent, including homeware, fashion, jewellery, delicious food and live music under cover on the waterfront. Open 10am – 4pm Saturdays.

Te Papa Store

Bears With Attitude

Sommerfields

55 Cable Street (04) 381 7013 / tepapastore.co.nz

Shop 4, 119 Featherston Street (04) 472 3277 / bearswithattitude.com

296 Lambton Quay, CBD (04) 499 4847 / sommerfields@slingshot.co.nz

Take away something creative with your own little piece of inspiration from Te Papa Store. You’ll find amazing one-off New Zealand art pieces, exquisite jewellery and beautiful books. Come and discover this creative and welcoming shopping destination.

We’re New Zealand’s biggest little bear shop. We have a bear to suit every occasion, from a newborn to a gift for an arctophile. We specialise in New Zealand artist bears as well as a variety of other animals.

Every day, Sommerfields sings the praises of New Zealand’s most talented artists and artisans. Come and browse our wonderful selection of greenstone, ceramics, glassware, wooden crafts, fine art, clothing and more. Free gift wrapping with a special New Zealand touch.

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42 Cable Street (Opposite Te Papa) 027 294 2186 / shonamoller.com

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(04) 802 4934 / kuragallery.co.nz _ Enter a world_ of contemporary Maori art and New Zealand design.

Dealers in Maori arts, carving, greenstone, weaving. Also featuring New Zealand designer furniture, painting, sculpture and jewellery. International packing and shipping. Open seven days.

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20 Mahara Place, Waikanae Village (04) 902 6242 / maharagallery.org.nz Mahara Gallery is the Kapiti Coast district’s public gallery offering a range of exhibitions in contemporary art and cultural heritage. Mahara’s exhibition of Robyn Kahukiwa’s works – Robyn Kahukiwa Maumahara: Remember – is featured on page 60.

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When in Wellington it is essential to visit New Zealand’s premier department store for understated elegance and outstanding service. You will find three floors of fine shopping in the main store and more departments across the road in the Harbour City Centre.

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Colonial Cottage Museum

Telephone (04) 472 5899 for store hours or go to www.kirkcaldies.co.nz

Open every day 12 to 4pm 68 Nairn St (top of Willis St)

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