SOUTHLAND FESTIVAL OF

THE ARTS22 april - 21 may, 2015

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welcome to our 7th annual arts festival!

It’s great to be back! Another festival, another month of outstanding entertainment and stimulation.

Welcome to all our visiting artists and to those who have travelled to see these wonderful events.

Please visit our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/southlandartsfest) and let us know what you think.

Thanks, as always to our generous funders and supporters, without whom this festival could not exist.

Angela NewellFestival Director, Venture Southland

Laughter and tears, fun and thought-provoking - it’s all here for the seventh year of the Southland Festival of the Arts.

Venture Southland is proud to bring to the people of Southland a great selection of entertainment for your enjoyment. We hope you find something in this year’s list of events to interest you as good attendance is how we measure our success. That’s what motivates our team to deliver more each year.

See you at one of the shows.

Trevor JohnstonJoint Committee Chairman, Venture Southland

BOOKING INFORMATIONThe festival’s ticketing agents are:

Ticketdirect: CUE TV, ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill City Council or www.ticketdirect.co.nzInvercargill i-SITE: Southland Museum and Art Gallery building

Booking fees apply for tickets booked through these outlets.

CONTENTS

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Once on Chunuk BairThe PianistAntonio Sacre and Regina CarpenterA Boy WonderIn AbsentiaMeeting Karpovsky

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The NZ String Quartet and Stephen De PledgeThe Jews Brothers

The Armed ManThe Strait Shooters

Craft ‘n’ Cabaret

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City GalleryA Bit of a Yarn

ANZAC / Palette-ableWe Are Here - Juliet Novena SorrelSouthland Museum and Art Gallery

The World of Maddog Quinn Steampunk ExhibitionLenzview

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The Southland Festival of DanceThe Wine Project

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I Wish I...Pecha Kucha

An Evening with Steve Braunias

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Once On Chunuk Bair

Honouring the centenary of the ANZAC’s and the Gallipoli campaign, Jonathan Tucker directs Maurice Shadbolt’s classic New Zealand play, Once on Chunuk Bair.

Having spent nearly four months on the steep hillside above their landing site of ANZAC Cove, 760 soldiers of the Wellington Battalion fought their way to the top of Gallipoli Peninsula in the finest heroic action of the whole tragic episode. Chunuk Bair was the hilltop captured and is now a name revered in ANZAC military history.

Immerse yourself in the action of these young New Zealand men who discovered their national identity and immortality on the summit of Chunuk Bair one hundred years ago.

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$60-40 (Gala); $40-20 • Book: Ticketdirect

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The Pianist

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Thomas Monckton (Moving Stationery) presents a wordless, solo contemporary circus piece centred on, in, under and around the masterpiece that is the grand piano.

Hilarious incidents and mishaps occur as the poised pianist himself takes on the grandest of all instruments in attempts to salvage his somewhat unsalvageable dignity. What starts off as a highbrow concert spirals into a spectacularly amusing catastrophe.

The Pianist is, simply put, a superb performance... he charms the spectators mere seconds into the show and bombs them with side-splitting comedy and moments of astonishment through all of the sixty minutes.DEMARI (FINLAND)

Wed 29 April, 7:30pmSIT Centrestage Theatre, Don St, Invercargill

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Antonio Sacre and Regina CarpenterExperience the magic that is storytelling by two international masters of the genre.

Antonio Sacre, a favourite performer at over fifty festivals world-wide, draws from an extensive repertoire that includes folk tales, myths and legends from around the world, focusing on Spanish-speaking countries, especially Mexico.

Regina Carpenter’s tales celebrate the glorious and gut-wrenching lives of four generations of Carpenters raised on the Saint Lawrence River, North America.

Underwater tea parties, drowning lessons and drives to the dump give voice to generations of family life with an undercurrent.

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theatreTellers’ ConcertFRI 15 MAY, 7:30 PMRepertory House, Cnr Jed/Esk Sts, Invercargill$18/12 • Book: i-SITE; door sales from 6:30pm

FAMILY ConcertSAT 16 MAY, 11:00AMInvercargill Public Library, Children’s Activity Room FREE

MEET THE tELLERSWED 20 MAY, 7:30 PMCheeky Llama Cafe, Queens Park, Invercargill$12/8 • Book: i-SITE; door sales from 7:00pm

A BOY WONDER

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A tale of friendship, heroism and adventure,A Boy Wonder is an original kiwi comedy created and performed by acclaimed New Zealand performer, Ryan Richards. The one-man show presents a variety of characters in an epic battle to save the local legend that is Jimmy’s Pies.

...a very sharp, well-timed and slick comedy hour. The writing is clean, interesting, and funny and rounds off brilliantly... THEATREVIEW Sometimes all you need is an hour of silliness and laughter, and that’s what A Boy Wonder provides in spades... THE LUMIERE READER

Recommended for ages 10 to adult.

DUR: 1 hr

Book: Eventfinder or door sales from 7:00pm

$20 adults, children free • www.aboywonder.co.nz

FRI 15 MAY Fiordland Events Centre, Te Anau

SAT 16 MAY Northern Southland College, Lumsden

SUN 17 MAY Waiau Area School, Tuatapere

TUE 19 MAY Tokanui Memorial Hall, Tokanui

THU 21 MAY Stewart Island Community Centre

Proudly supported by the Southland District Council

FRI 15 - THU 21 MAY, 7:30pm

IN ABSeNTIA

Intimate and universal, tragic and surreally outrageous, In Absentia is a hauntingly evocative experience. Life-sized puppets, automata, shadow puppetry and theatrical magic combine beautifully to create a moving and thought-provoking glimpse into the world of dementia. The reality of the illness for a mother and son is highlighted and brought into unique focus through the unreal world of Tablo’s award-winning, exquisitely crafted puppetry.

The sheer creativity is both startling and enchanting. Alzheimer’s and senile dementia might seem less than appealing themes to employ for a piece of theatrical beauty. I can only hope my own passing is so sublime.JONATHAN W. MARSHALL, THEATREVIEW

Proudly supported by Creative NZ

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$25/20 • DUR: 55 mins • Book: i-SITE/Eventfinder

TABLO THEATRE COMPANY

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Fri 8 - Sat 9 May, 7:00pmRepertory House, Cnr Jed/Esk Sts, Invercargill

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Meeting Karpovsky

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Don’t miss this rare chance to see two of New Zealand’s finest performers. Helen Moulder and Sir Jon Trimmer star in this story of humour, delight, drama and surprise.

Sylvia, a ballet fan, is frittering her life away, reminiscing about her favourite dancer, Alexander Karpovsky. A chance appearance from the great man himself compels Sylvia to dance. Her two left feet are a challenge but Karpovsky aims to tutor her towards hope and grace. The rest you just have to see for yourself.

Strikes a unique chord...a must see.THE PRESS Pure magic... together they are magnificent.THE LISTENER

Thu 7 May, 7:30pmSIT Centrestage Theatre, Don St, Invercargill

$25/20/5 • DUR: 80 mins • Book: Ticketdirect

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The Southland Festival of Dance

Now in its ninth year, The Southland Festival of Dance brings dancers from all over New Zealand to compete in Ballroom, Latin American and New Vogue Styles.

The youngest competitors are just three years old with the age range for the competition unlimited.

New Zealand title winners will compete along with children from four Gore primary schools, ensuring an exceptional day and night of dance.

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Sat 9 May from 10:00amGore Town and Country Club Stadium,Bury St, Gore

The Wine Project

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There in the glass was the soil of a place and in that soil a soul.

The Wine Project invites you into a world of flavours and aromas, of ritual and revelry.

Recently returned from a sell-out season in Edinburgh, Java Dance Company captures audiences with dance theatre that clambers into your senses. Their work is built on intense physicality and audience immersion. You breathe it in your pores and feel it under your fingernails.

Sacha Copland began fermenting this new work in a French vineyard and now uncorks the bottle of dancing wine especially for you!

Bookings are essential.

Wed 6 May, 6:00pm and 8:00pmWaxy O’Shea’s Irish Pub, Dee St, Invercargill

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The NZ String Quartet and Stephen De Pledge

Enjoy the virtuosity of Helene Pohl (violin), Douglas Beilman (violin), Gillian Ansell (viola), Rolf Gjelsten (cello), Stephen De Pledge (piano) and Ross Harris (composer) as they present ‘Composer Connections’. This dramatic programme has been created with the performers in mind by Ross Harris, showcasing what deeply influences his own work.

The programme includes Bach arias and selected Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, Ross Harris Variation 25 (String Quartet No 4), Mozart String Quartet No 22 in B flat K 589, Ross Harris’ Piano Quintet and Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 9

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Concert $45 • Open Stage $15 • Book: Ticketdirect music

Mon 18 May, 7:30pmCivic Theatre, Tay St, Invercargill

CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND

OPEN STAGE: Now it’s your turn!Chamber Music New Zealand is encouraging amateur musicians from all over NZ to get together to play music. Open Stage is their version of an open mic event. If you’ve always wanted to experience the fun of making music with friends on stage, then register your group online from Friday 27 March. www.chambermusic.co.nz/openstage

Mon 18 May, 12:30pmCivic Theatre, Tay Street, Invercargill

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The JewS Brothers

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Creating an infectious beat that will have you toe tapping, hand clapping and bopping along, this five piece clan serve up traditional Jewish music with delicious dollops of jazz and blues.

The show features Herschel Herscher (accordion), Nigel Gavin (mandolin/guitar), Peter Scott (double bass), Linn Lorkin (vocals and melodica) and Neill Duncan (saxes/percussion).

A unique ability to win over everyone from kids and hard-to-please teenagers through to baby boomers and the oldies.RHYTHMS, MELBOURNE

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Thu 30 April, 7:30pmSIT Centrestage Theatre, Don St, Invercargill Book: Ticketdirect. Door sales from 7:00pm(Booking fees apply)

Fri 1 May, 7:30pmAparima College Hall, Leader St, RivertonDoor sales from 7:00pm

Sat 2 May, 8:00pmJames Cumming Wing Lecture Theatre, GoreBook: Eastern Southland Gallery, Gore

$25/20/5 • DUR: 2 hrs

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The Armed Man:MASS FOR PEACE BY KARL JENKINS

Honouring World War One soldiers, A Capella Singers present a special concert during Anzac weekend.

Renowned for its sombre and powerful music, often moving an audience to tears, Karl Jenkins’ powerful work will be accompanied by a digital display of images relating to the theme of war.

A Capella Singers recently celebrated thirty years of bringing beautiful choral music to the city.

Children attend for free.

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Sun 26 April, 4:00pmFirst Presbyterian Church, Tay St, Invercargill

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Sunday, May 3, 3:00pmInvercargill Public Library, Dee St, Invercargill

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Enjoy a hot mix of funk, blues and soul with the Strait Shooters, so named because half the band live in Wellington and the others in Queenstown!Enjoy Ramblin’ Rick Stringer, (vocals, keys, harp), Warwick ‘Electrolux’ Murray, (vocals, guitar, ukulele, harp), Lee van der Schuit (vocals), Ned Webster (bass, vocals), Patrick Brooks (drums).DUR: 50 mins FREE

Sun 10 May, 1.30pm and 3:00pmSouthland Museum and Art Gallery

The Strait Shooters

Rediscover your creative mojo with fail-proof craft projects, whilst being entertained by local musician Cheryl Anderson, published poet and writer Lynley Dear and storyteller Heather Perriam.Refreshments provided. Registrations essential.

INVERCARGILL CITY LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES

Craft ‘n’ Cabaret

Following the success of the 2014 wall, you are once again invited to add your wishes to the wall on the corner of Don and Dee Streets.

Use the hashtag #dandavin to post your entry online and discover what others want for themselves and their community. FREE!

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$15 • DUR: 80 mins • Door Salesliterary

Thu 30 April, Launch: 5:30pmCnr Don/Dee Sts, Invercargill

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Present twenty slides, speaking for twenty seconds for each image: that’s the challenge for the ten speakers in a Pecha Kucha night.

A variety of fascinating topics from men’s dress in the court of Queen Elizabeth 1 to children’s books.

Fri 1 May, 7:30pm The Little Theatre, Goresat 2 May, 7:30pm Rep House, Invercargill

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An Evening withSteve Braunias

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Satirist and author Steve Braunias has won over 30 awards for his journalism, books and TV work, experiencing a colourful and often controversial writing career.Come early for dinner or stay later for dessert.$15 • DUR: 90 mins • Book: i-SITE

Fri 8 May, 8:30pmPaddington Arms, Bainfield Rd, Invercargill

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28 Don Street, InvercargillGallery hours: Tues – Fri, 11:00am -4:00pm;Sat, 11:00am -2:00pmThe Annual Senior Schools’ ExhibitionUntil April 25Confessions of a Closet Artist Until April 25Contemporary Printmakers ExhibitionApril 29 - May 23

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A BIT OF A YARN

Join sneaky stitcher Lady InfiKNITy in a project which will brighten and lighten Invercargill’s Esk St.

“Yarn-Bombing” or “Graffiti Knitting” uses everything from crochet to cross-stitching. Get out your knitting needles and help stitch up the city in this dynamic community project.

Before the big unveiling on May 10, be a part of the action. Join the secret yarn-bombing bootcamps, drop in to the stitching centres or simply create at home. You can also help with donating your yarn or unpicking jerseys to be upcycled. Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/abitofayarn

Knitting is not a hobby - it’s a Post-Apocalyptic life skill!

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Sun 10 - Sun 17 MayLAUNCH 10:00AM (sun 10th)Esk St, Invercargill CBD

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ANZAC Fri 3 April - Sun 3 MayDelving one year deeper in to the centennial of the First World War.PALETTE-ABLE Fri 8 May - Sun 7 JuneTraditional artist’s palette transformed into a stunning piece of original art.Opening hours: Tue-Sun, 11:00am-4:00pm

Palmerston St, Riverton

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RIVERTON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

Sat 25 April - Sun 7 JuneHokonui Dr, Gore

We Are HereJuliet Novena Sorrel

Juliet Novena Sorrel’s installation comprises 16 drawings, accompanied by a soundtrack of oral histories. The work documents both natural and human features of the central South Island rural landscape, offering an experience akin to walking inside a sketchbook. FREE

Mon-Fri, 10:00am – 4:30pm; Weekends 1:00pm – 4:00pm

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WORLD WAR 1: Southland’s StoryAfter the Dawn Parade on ANZAC DAY, discover the life experienced by our soldiers 100 years ago at Gallipoli.Saturday, April 25, from 7:00amINVERSCAPE: David Woolley & Roddy McMillanBronze wall tiles inspired by Southland landscapes and digitally-manipulated photos of urban vistas offer us an exhibition that celebrates our city. Opens May 2 THE DUSKY PROJECTA celebration of our Southern Heritage through art and artefacts. For a personal tour of the project by Visual Arts Curator, Irene Schroder, contact Hayley Browne 219 9069. Closes June 28

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Opening hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm;Sat - Sun, 10:00am -5:00pmFREE ENTRY, EVERY DAY

CS ART: In Our Own WordsForty-five student artists express their individuality and perspective. Closes April 27. PUBLIC TALKS AT THE GALLERYStephen Davies, manager and curator of the Anderson Park Art Gallery presents a public talk on the Anderson Park Gallery CollectionThursday, April 30, 6:00pm. Tracey Wedge, Collections Manager at Southland Museum and Art Gallery sheds light on William Whittell, a 16th century court tailor.Thursday, May 14, 6:00pm

David Woolley, Salt

Explore the wild world of the gritty steampunk adventure short film The Ballad of Maddog Quinn through its costumes, weaponry, props and art and design work. Join the opening celebrations from 6:00-8:00pm, on May 7.Gallery hours: Mon – Fri, 9:00am - 5:30pm;Sat, 10:00am – 2:00pm FREE

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Thu 7 - Sat 30 May The Crescent, Invercargill

The World of Maddog QuinnSteampunk Exhibition

visualThe exhibition showcases excellence and creativity in the art of photography.Open during store hours. FREE

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LENZVIEWMon 20 April - Sun 18 MayH & J Smith Ltd, Tay St, Invercargill, Furniture Department

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Information in this programme was correct at the time of printing.

Venture Southland assumes no responsibility for unforeseen changes or errors.

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7:30pm Once on Chunuk Bair pg 4

7:30pm The Pianist pg 5

6:00pm The Wine Project pg 118:00pm The Wine Project pg 11

12:30pm Open Stage pg 127:30pm Chamber Music NZ pg 12

7:30pm A Boy Wonder (Tokanui) pg 7

7:30pm Meet the Tellers pg 6

CALENDAROF EVENTS

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thu 30 apr fri 1 may sat 2 may sun 3 may

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7:30pm Once on Chunuk Bair pg 4

7:30pm Once on Chunuk Bair pg 4

7:00am WW1: Southland’s Story pg 20 2:00pm Once on Chunuk Bair pg 4

4:00pm The Armed Man pg 14

5:30pm I Wish I... Opens pg 166:00pm Stephen Davies’ Talk pg 207:30pm Jews Brothers (In’gill) pg 13

7:30pm Jews Brothers (Riverton) pg 137:30pm Pecha Kucha (Gore) pg 16

7:30pm Pecha Kucha (In’gill) pg 168:00pm Jews Brothers (Gore) pg 13

3:00pm Craft ‘n’ Cabaret pg 15

6:00pm Mad Dog Quinn pg 217:30pm Meeting Karpovsky pg 9

7:00pm In Absentia pg 88:30pm Steve Braunias pg 17

10:00am Festival of Dance pg 107:00pm In Absentia pg 8

10:00am A Bit of A Yarn pg 181:30/3:00pm The Strait Shooters pg 15

6:00pm Tracey Wedge Talk pg 20

7:30pm Tellers’ Concert pg 67:30pm A Boy Wonder (Te Anau) pg 7

11:00am Tellers’ Family Concert pg 67:30pm A Boy Wonder (Lumsden) pg 7

7:30pm A Boy Wonder (Tuatapere) pg 7

7:30pm A Boy Wonder (Stew Is) pg 7

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

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The Southland Festival of the Arts is produced by Venture Southland, 143 Spey Street, Invercargill, www.venturesouthland.co.nz