250 GALLERY POP-UP

250 Gallery is a pop-up gallery featuring the works of Tina Frantzen and guest artist Angus de Lange.

Tina has successfully exhibited at the Railway Street Gallery for several years and continues to do so as a member of the gallery’s collective. Her works are in several private art collections including that of James Wallace. In 2015 she was a finalist in the Wallace Art Awards. 250 Gallery provides the opportunity to show a retrospective of all her works including paintings, photography, charcoal drawings and books of her paintings.

Angus de Lange describes his painting as work whose components of form, colour, rhythm and design refer to, but do not describe, natural phenomena.

His purpose is to develop a body of work to the extent that certain paintings may have symbolic resonances of a kind that are far removed from the conscious concern of the painter. Also, his intention is to bring forth works which are serious and beautiful, imbued with delight and sensual engagement.

Also happening in the gallery, are fun art sessions run by Tina on the second Wednesday of the month and performances by the very popular Auckland Playback Theatre group. The date of the next one is 7pm, Friday 10 June (gold coin koha). For more details about these, please contact Tina.

Opening hours 10am-4pm, Wednesday to Saturday.

Indian Ink Theatre Company Is Back On The Boards

Following a highly successful 2022 tour of Krishnan’s Dairy, Indian Ink Theatre Company is back on the boards with a joyful comedy that celebrates an unsung hero and tips the modern office on its head.

Featuring over 20 people on stage, the fun-filled production that is Dirty Work plays at Q Theatre from 16 June – 2 July.

The computers are down and the big boss in India wants the impossible. A hapless middle manager, his unhelpful assistant and their chorus of office workers are making a mess of things. Which isn’t good news for the cleaner. Workplace hierarchies are shattered, class and culture clash and from the chaos emerges a different way to value one another.

Born out of Indian Ink’s collaboration with choral master John Rosser and leading choir Viva Voce, Dirty Work will connect to local communities by presenting a different choir on stage every night.

In a toe-tapping twist, the choir members don’t get to read the script ahead of the performance. All they know is that they are cubicle-bound office workers taking direction from ‘the boss’. The chaos that unfolds as the story is revealed is experienced by the choir at the same time as the audience, adding to the unbridled joy and hilarity of Dirty Work.

While the highly physical gags centred around modern office culture keep audiences laughing, it is the power and beauty of people harmonising in song that elevates Dirty Work. Featured music includes contemporary hits from Aotearoa, India and a fresh take on classic tunes.

Indian Ink’s award-winning creative team continues to weave its magic for this premiere season. Written by Indian Ink cofounders Justin Lewis and Jacob Rajan, the cast includes Justin Rogers returning following his brilliant performance in Mrs Krishnan’s Party, joined by rising stars Tessa Rao, Catherine Yates and Josh Clark, all under the stellar direction of Lewis.

As with all great comedies, Dirty Work offers up some powerful social commentary. Between the laughs, audiences may consider how we value our time, how we value each other and what really matters.

See Dirty Work at Q Theatre from 16 June – 2 July before it heads on tour.

Book Indian Ink at www.indianink.co.nz