The wonderful people at Theatreview.org.nz have done a fantastic job of reviewing shows at the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival. Here are links to 14 reviews!

2009 Made in New Zealand Preview performed by Footnote Dance (Wgtn) at Allen Hall Theatre from 2-4 April, reviewed by Sofia Kalogeropoulou.

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On Sunday 5 April, the last day of the Festival, the best of the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival was celebrated at the Glam Awards Night. Thirteen awards were presented to artists in recognition of outstanding achievement at the Festival.

Festival director, Paul Smith, said he felt this year's Festival had been the most successful Fringe Festival yet. "A strong artistic programme, sell-out performances, complimentary reviews, and the general buzz around town shows...more details...

This is the last week of the Festival so if you haven't been to the Comedy Club and Festival Club then get down to XII Below and have yourself some fun. There is a whole new line up of great shows at the Globe Theatre (Drowning Bird, Plummeting Fish & Ella and Susn), some top quality contemporary dance at Allen Hall (Made in New Zealand & Self Portrait), and not to mention the Fortune Theatre (Lily on the main stage and The Minister's...more details...

Rave Reviews of first Fringe Acts

Audiences are applauding Festival acts performing on the opening night of the Festival yesterday. Arts columnist from the Otago Daily Times described Portraits - The Woman Outside showing at the Fortune Studio as "the best Fringe show he has ever seen". Featuring awesome vocals from Christchurch jazz/soul/opera diva Lisa Tui-Bainbridge, acrobatics from the incredible Twisty Twinz and larger than life visuals this is a show...more details...

Some of the key Fringe venues are cash only. This means there is no facility to buy door sale tickets by eftpos or credit card at the Globe Theatre, Allen Hall Theatre, or XII Below. Many other small or temporary venues are in this position. A notable exception is the Fortune Theatre!

All presale tickets sold through the Regent Theatre or TicketDirect can be purchased with eftpos or credit card.

So if you want to rock up to the door and buy a ticket, be prepared! Or be real...more details...

Only 7 Days to Go!

The Fringe Festival will be here in 7 days time! It’s decision time and with 50 events that takes time. So sit yourself down with your Festival Guide, or via the website, and start circling some acts. Then book those tickets. And if you get stuck check out the website for more details www.dunedinfringe.org.nz

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Artist funding for the 2009 Fringe Festival is now confirmed with 17 acts receiving funding to produce new work. Amongst the recipients are doyennes of New Zealand contemporary dance, Kilda Northcott and Lyne Pringle. The Fringe funding has enabled Northcott and Pringle to produce Lily, a new dance work about pioneer Dunedin dance instructor Lily Stevens.

Creative New Zealand Programmes Manager, Rose Campbell says they are pleased to support the work of the Dunedin Fringe...more details...

The Fringe Festival relies on the support of volunteers with a wide range of skills. We are asking for dedicated volunteers and we need your help to ensure the smooth running of this year’s festival. The Fringe is looking for enthusiastic, reliable people of all ages to be part of a crew. Tasks might include front-of-house duties at venues, assisting with events, sourcing materials, programme distribution, lifting equipment, putting up signage, administrative work, etc.
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The strange and amusing Japanese art/hobby of Chindogu is the inspiration for a product design exhibition at the 2009 Dunedin Fringe Festival. Chindogu are everyday inventions designed to make life a little easier but which are also completely impractical – a double-sided toothbrush for cleaning your teeth faster, an umbrella that catches rainwater into a drink bottle, an elastic tape measure for those trying to shed a few kilo (but who need a bit of encouragement!). This is a fun...more details...

The Fringe Guide is now out and about on the streets of Dunedin. Get your copy from the Regent Theatre, the Visitor Centre, Dunedin Public Library or Cafes and Bars around town. Check out all of the 50+ acts that are happening around town and plan your attack.