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CONTENTS WELCOME Patrons and official welcome

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FESTIVAL GEM VELVET

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COMMUNITY PROJECT The TSB Community Trust People’s Tower

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TSB SHOWPLACE Hudson & Halls Live!

Hamlet: The Video Game (The Stage Show) Anzac Eve Dirt and Other Delicious Ingredients Michael Houstoun & Bella Hristova Manifesto 2083 Chef – Come Dine With Us Sirqus Alfon – I Am Somebody Miss Jean Batten Anatomy of The Piano (For Beginners) An Awfully Big Adventure The Absurdity of Humanity STAPLES RODWAY CRYSTAL PALACE Exposing Edith Ben Hurley’s Earth Planet World Ernest Rutherford Everyone Can Science!

An Déise with Special Guest Roesy Irish Ceili Rob Ruha Poropiti: Prophet My Own Darling Play On Ria Hall Cole That Bloody Woman Underneath Sal Valentine and The Babyshakes Perhaps, Perhaps... Quizas Starman

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TSB BANK LUNCHTIME BITES The Great Taranaki Steam Band The Slacks Feel The Spirit: Ars Nova Choir The Blistered Fingers

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WORDS IN THE LIBRI LOUNGE Karyn Hay Terry Moyle Allan Scott Kate De Goldi And Susan Paris Rob Suisted Nicky Hager Nick Bollinger Alice Galletly Catherine Chidgey

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HOUSE GIGS Laura Griffiths and Glass Boat Victoria Girling-Butcher and The Stove Sam Egli and Sonic Delusion

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AROUND TARANAKI Ben Hurley’s Earth Planet World An Déise with Special Guest Roesy Anzac Eve Sal Valentine and The Babyshakes That Bloody Woman Schools Programme

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VISUAL ARTS Tim Gruchy Art Bites Spoken Word Open Mic Night Happy Days

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HELPFUL INFORMATION Friends of The Festival Festival Foodies How To Book Festival Planner

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WELCOME TO THE 2017 TARANAKI ARTS FESTIVAL Every two years Taranaki comes alive with a bustling and vibrant arts festival. TAFT and our community offer our greatest thanks to the partners, patrons and sponsors who support this festival and continue to enable it to flourish. It is because of our supporters that we are able to present world class performances right here in Taranaki.

Our 2017 line-up features an impressive variety of creative works from throughout the globe. We hope each and every single one of you finds something special in the line-up and enjoys our exciting festival.

Charles Wilkinson TAFT Board of Trustees Chair Suzanne Porter TAFT Chief Executive

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PATRONS BUSINESS GOLD

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FAMILY BRONZE Carol & Mike Boyle Ralph & Wendy Broad Lynn & Robyn Bublitz Lloyd & Barb Butler Stefan, Dianne & Luke Campbell Kim Dunlop-Roberts & Paul Roberts Charles Duke Bev Ellice Paul Franklin and Kaye McKenzie Helen Fuscic & Kinnear Johnson Elaine Gill Bryce & Teresa Gordon Phil & Robyn Hinton Liam & Amanda Hodgetts Brooke & Judith Jolly Mark & Abbie Jury Sue Kelly Grant Kerr LLB QSM Kate Laude & Fred Laude Brent & Jacqui Manning Stella McCallum Patrick & Judy Medlicott

Norton Moller Family Heather & John O’Sullivan Suzanne Porter & Alexis Andrew Mike and Berni Radich David & Marie Russell Richard Shearer & Rebecca Scott Gisella Sklenars Noel & Marilyn Stachurski Julian Stoddart & Rachel McCormack Glenn Thompson & Cressida Gates-Thompson Bronwyn & Adrian van’t Hof Tony & Therese Waghorn Cheryl & David Talbot Clare McComb Jonathan & Maura Young Gordon & Netta Burnside Peter & Frances Boyce

KIA ORA AND WELCOME TO THE TARANAKI ARTS FESTIVAL FOR 2017 An arts festival allows us to celebrate and better understand our diverse lives and cultures through music, dance, theatre, literature and visual arts. For three weeks in 2017 our festival will fill venues in New Plymouth and expand across the region, including the luxurious Staples Rodway Crystal Palace.

As the worlds of politics, entertainment and social media converge and the pace of life increases the 2017 Arts Festival will explore the notion of progress. We will celebrate those great New Zealanders who made our lives better and richer, such as Kate Sheppard, Ernest Rutherford and Jean Batten. We will also look fondly back on the not-so-distant past with hit comedy Hudson & Halls Live! and the dazzling disco-cabaret VELVET. But it’s not just about the past – there is much to experience from the wider world as we bring contemporary artists from across the globe to share their stories with places as different and distinct as Ireland, Mexico, France, Korea and Denmark. They will all rub shoulders with many of our Taranaki-based artists and even you are invited to participate – help us to construct The TSB Community Trust People’s Tower, a beautiful temporary structure of cardboard and tape that will rise only to disappear the very next day.

Remember, like the Tower, the festival will not last forever, so choose something that appeals to you soon – there’s something for everyone!

Craig Cooper Artistic Director

TRUSTEES (from left to right) Back row: Lynn Bublitz, Chris Lynch, Glenn Brebner, Hemi Sundgren Front row: Marie Pearce, Charles Wilkinson (Chair), Katie Wolfe

PATRON Neil Holdom, Mayor, New Plymouth District Council

STAFF Chief Executive Artistic Director Business Manager Marketing Manager Technical Director Project Manager Festival Coordinator Graphic Designer Regional Tour Manager Marketing Assistant Schools Programme Coordinator Accounts

Suzanne Porter Craig Cooper Lisa Haskell Cleo Wood Bonnie Burrill Doug Bird Tetsu Garnett Ché Rogers Andre Manella Taryn Utiger Helen Ivess Gillian Lobb

Administration

Fran Bateman

TARANAKI ARTS FESTIVAL PO Box 4251, New Plymouth Ph 06 759 8412, Fax 06 759 8458 reception@taft.co.nz www.artsfest.co.nz

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VELVET AUSTRALIA

Welcome to wonderland... boogie wonderland!

Inspired by New York’s Studio 54, VELVET is a seductive fusion of disco, dance and circus. With an international ensemble of performers, including legendary Australian diva Marcia Hines, VELVET takes audiences on a journey into a world of glitz and glamour.

This slick show is pure entertainment starring world class performers, a kaleidoscope of costume changes, hula hoops, sequins and discoballs.

“It’s a circus, it’s a disco, it’s a concert,” says Craig Reid, The Incredible Hula Boy and one of many stars in the show, “by the end you’ll be dancing in the aisles.”

This is your invite to join the Velvet party.

“You’ll find it hard not to dance in your seat or know exactly where to look with so much fabulousness on stage together.”

– Perth Review TO THE POINT: Pure entertainment/ circus, disco, concert/shocking, surprising and scintillating/glitz and glamour/show with everything

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Suitable for ages 12+

“It’s a show with everything - Lights, sparkles, funk, muscles, skimpy outfits, even wind machines” – West Australian

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THE PEOPLE’S TOWER FRANCE

Made with cardboard, piles of packing tape and people power, a tower will rise and rise, in central New Plymouth.

People of all ages are invited to use boxes and tape to construct The People’s Tower, before witnessing its exciting demolition at the end of the festival.

Olivier Grossetête’s creations have been built (and demolished) around the globe and have featured in the Sydney Festival in Australia, Merchant City Festival in Glasgow and Glastonbury Festival in the UK. This visual artist, who graduated from the School of Fine Arts in Valence, began developing these 8

collective monumental constructions in 2002.

But before any structures can be erected, the building boxes need to be made by the hard-working inhabitants of the cities where Grossetête’s free-standing works are created!

This community cardboard creation will represent a unique, fleeting interpretation of the local architecture, so please come along to this free community project and help us reach for the sky.

TO THE POINT: Community cardboard creation/ people power/boxes/for all ages/tall tower/ monumental construction/exciting demolition

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We need people power to help build The People’s Tower! Workshops are free, but spaces are limited, please call the festival office on 06 759 8412 or email reception@taft.co.nz to register for one of the following workshops.

WHEN Sat, Sep 2, 10am – 5pm WHERE Pukekura Park Cricket Pitch, Fillis St, New Plymouth

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The public is invited to assemble the pieces of the tower and watch it rise above the city!

DECONSTRUCTION

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WHEN Sun, Sep 3, 3pm WHERE Pukekura Park Cricket Pitch, Fillis St, New Plymouth

2.30pm – 4pm 4pm – 5.30pm

Come watch and even participate in the demolition of the tower!

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HUDSON & HALLS LIVE! NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Before MasterChef and My Kitchen Rules there was Hudson & Halls.

In the closet with the doors wide open, Peter Hudson and David Halls were New Zealand’s original gay love story, in a time when it was illegal to be gay.

Todd Emerson (Hudson) and Chris Parker (Halls) replicate their famous onscreen chemistry with bitchiness, witty retorts and flamboyant performances.

Prepare to be transported to a television studio from the past for a taste of riotous action. The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking (of course) and Peter has bad news.

This laugh-out-loud show captures a slice of New Zealand entertainment history – the show ran from 1975 to 1986 – celebrating food, fun and camp comedy. “...for sheer entertainment this show has few equals, as shown by the standing ovation the cast received at the end.” – Stuff

“Hudson and Halls are back with a scrumptiously over-the-top display of outrageous showmanship and culinary mayhem.” – NZ Herald

TO THE POINT: Celebration of TV personalities/ fun and flamboyant/witty and bitchy/ camp comedy/sheer entertainment WHEN Thurs, Aug 17, 7pm Fri, Aug 18, 7pm Sat, Aug 19, 7pm Sun, Aug 20, 7pm WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

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DURATION 85 minutes including interval ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $49 Premium friend $45 A reserve $45 A reserve friend $39

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HAMLET: THE VIDEO GAME (THE STAGE SHOW)

WRITTEN BY SIMON PEACOCK ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED BY THE COURT THEATRE AND CHRISTCHURCH ARTS FESTIVAL NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

This isn’t the Shakespeare you learnt at school.

Hamlet is a zombie-battling warrior, Ophelia is a robot and even video game character Mario makes an appearance.

Gamers, Shakespeare buffs and comedy fans alike will all enjoy this inventive, interactive and hilarious parody of video games that takes the most famous of Shakespeare’s stories into the digital world.

Loaded with heaps of humour and nods to dozens of video games; we guarantee that you’ve never seen the Bard this bad-ass!

“This is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for the Playstation generation,” – Craig Cooper, Festival Artistic Director.

TO THE POINT: Shakespeare becomes video game parody/inventive and improv/humour and Hamlet/witty and spontaneous.

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WHEN Tues, Aug 22, 7pm Wed, Aug 23, 6pm WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

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DURATION 75 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $42 Premium friend $37

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A reserve adult $37 A reserve child $29 A reserve family $115 FAMILY PACKAGE This package includes two adults and two children.

Children must be aged 16 years and under.

Suitable for ages 13+ Warning: contains coarse language

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ANZAC EVE NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Having already written a play set in World War I, Dave Armstrong didn’t want to write one about Gallipoli, until he had the idea of a modern-day tale.

“A triumph of script, performance, direction and design. I loved it and didn’t want it to end.” Theatreview

Anzac Eve is about four young backpackers from Down Under going to Gallipoli for the Dawn Ceremony, complete with selfies and smuggled vodka.

TO THE POINT: Modern tale of Gallipoli/ heartfelt but humorous/rite of passage/ playful and poignant/unflinchingly honest.

Are they there for patriotic pride or a possible hook-up?

In this poignant but funny rite-of-passage story, Maia, a self-confessed ‘Brizzie bimbo’ and Lizzie the Mozzie (a Ma-ori Australian) meet Kiwis Ben, a graduate of New Zealand history, and Phil, a graduate of the Munich Beer Festival.

Audiences will laugh and cry at Dave Armstrong’s (Niu Sila) modern take on the Gallipoli story which asks what we have learned in the last 100 years.

“It is a rare play which can cram in so much in so short a time, but an even rarer one which can do it with such vibrancy, flair and humour.” – Theatreview

WHEN Wed, Aug 23, 8.30pm Thurs, Aug 24, 6pm WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $42 Premium friend $37

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DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS JAVA DANCE THEATRE NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

A miraculous world will be unearthed before your very eyes in this playful, squishy show for children.

Dirt and Other Delicious Ingredients is a dance theatre work with live music set in a land of spice. There’s magic hidden in every crevice – you just need to dig deep.

From the life-giving earth, the dancers discover stringed instruments, spices and bountiful harvests.

In this magical feast for the senses – the aromatic smells permeate the performance - Java Dance Theatre combines great comic timing with rhythm, pure joy and barrels of fun.

While aimed at young children, adults will also delight in the dancers’ antics as they cavort around the stage and in the soil.

This show begins in the delicious dirt and ends in the sky.

TO THE POINT: Dance for children/playful and squishy/music and rhythm/pure joy WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 10am

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WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace DURATION 50 minutes

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ADMISSION service fees apply General admission adult $20 General admission friend $18 General admission child $15 General admission family package $55 FAMILY PACKAGE This package includes two adults and two children.

Children must be aged 16 years and under.

Suitable for ages 6+

MICHAEL HOUSTOUN & BELLA HRISTOVA CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

The variety and technical demands of Beethoven’s Sonatas require musicians of exceptional ability and energy. Michael Houstoun and Bella Hristova more than measure up to the task.

Bella Hristova, winner of the 2007 Michael Hill International Violin Competition, is known for the power and lyrical beauty of her sound, a violinist perfectly suited to the huge technical and emotional demands of Beethoven’s Sonatas.

Michael Houstoun’s recent performances of Beethoven’s complete Piano Sonatas were met with huge acclaim for fluency, and appreciation of Beethoven’s wit, as well as the moments of profound desolation.

This partnership will be an unmissable landmark of the CMNZ 2017 Season.

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MANIFESTO 2083 DENMARK/NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Enter the mind of a terrorist.

Manifesto 2083 is a headline-grabbing play that even a reviewer has refused to review.

In this one-man show New Zealand actor Edwin Wright plays Danish actor, Olaf Højgaard who in his quest to portray Norwegian right wing mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, becomes obsessed with him.

On July 22, 2011, Breivik killed 77 people and injured more than 200. In this true-life horror story, audiences are introduced to the 1500-page manifesto he sent out before his killing sprees.

Manifesto 2083 is about the makings of a self-radicalised lone wolf; with a deep hatred of multiculturalism and political correctness.

This play will challenge your sensibilities and rock you to the core.

“In the last decade since I have been CEO, we have not done anything as confronting as this.” – Suzanne Porter, TAFT. Warning: Disturbing content.

TO THE POINT: One-man play/ terrifyingly believable/true-life horror story/confronting and controversial/ uncomfortable but unmissable WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 6pm

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Sun, Aug 27, 4pm WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION Premium $49 Premium friend $45 A reserve $45 A reserve friend $39

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CHEF – COME DINE WITH US SOUTH KOREA

With all the ingredients for a sizzling show, Chef – Come Dine With Us is a deliciously funny romp on the big stage.

Slapstick comedy, brilliant break-dancing and breath-taking beat-boxing are thrown into the mix for this laugh-a-second performance loosely based around food.

The premise is a crazy competition between two chefs – red chef and green chef – with the audience called on to help choose the winner.

South Korean pop music and insanely talented beat-boxers provide the soundtrack for this food show parody, which is cheeky and at times totally bonkers.

A fast-paced visual feast, Chef is perfect for the whole family and may just be the unsung hit of the festival.

“Chef rolls from one gag to the next as the cast gleefully subvert their own set pieces time after time. They pack comedy, dance, music and sketches into a fantastic hour of entertainment.” – Edinburgh Evening News

TO THE POINT: Sizzling food show/ deliciously funny/slapstick comedy/ break-dancing/beat-boxing/cheeky and bonkers/fast-paced visual feast WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 7.30pm Sun, Aug 27, 2pm WHERE TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace DURATION 75mins

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ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $49 Premium friend $44 A reserve adult $44 A reserve child $39 A reserve family package $150 B reserve adult $39 B reserve child $29 B reserve family package $120 FAMILY PACKAGE This package is only available for the 2pm show and includes two adults and two children.

Children must be aged 16 years and under.

Suitable for ages 6+ 17

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SIRQUS ALFON – I AM SOMEBODY SWEDEN

First there was Abba, now there’s Sirqus Alfon.

This high-energy Swedish group combine music, dancing, lasers and comedy in a genre-defying show.

Dressed in comic-book military costumes, this irrepressible trio enchant the audience with laser beams and stage fights against a city skyline projected on to a large screen.

Singing ridiculously infectious songs and playing instruments, they engage in fun online stunts, and generally whoop up the crowd.

They literally don’t miss a beat in a highly creative performance that will have the audience in stitches.

An Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit, I am Somebody is a crazy and chaotic, cheeky and captivating, joyful and silly show for the whole family.

“Sirqus Alfon is a high-octane, electro clown ride through a bizarro post-internet world of pop culture, music, light and video.” – The Adelaide Review “A show for the internet generation... and everyone else.” – The List, Edinburgh 18

TO THE POINT: Genre-defying show for everyone/lasers and laughs/ irrepressible trio/highly creative/ cheeky and captivating WHEN Tues, Aug 29, 6pm, Wed, Aug 30, 6pm WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace DURATION 50 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $47 Premium friend $43 A reserve $43 A reserve friend $39 A reserve child $29

Suitable for ages 10+

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When Miss Jean Batten successfully landed in Auckland in 1936 the mayor greeted her with the words, “Jean you are a very naughty girl, and really I think you want a good spanking for giving us such a terribly anxious time here.”

Flying in the face of danger and convention, Jean Batten wasn’t just cool and glamorous; she was a great pilot who knew how to wield a wrench.

In this one-woman show Alex Ellis becomes Jean Batten, taking us on that epic journey in a single-engine plane made of wood and fabric and navigating with a compass and watch.

Written by Phil Ormsby, the script is as elegant as the title character, who always dressed like a movie star, even when soaring through the skies.

On this thrilling flight, in which Mt Taranaki has a fleeting role, Alex shares Jean Batten’s life story.

Sir Edmund Hillary’s triumphant ascent of Mt Everest is world famous – in this play we celebrate another New Zealander who also reached great heights.

“This is a magical tale and in her own words ‘utterly liberating’.” – Stuff

TO THE POINT: Story of Jean Batten/ one-woman show/epic journey/glamour and tools/elegant script/thrilling flight/magical tale WHEN Thurs, Aug 31, 8pm Fri, Sep 1, 8.30pm WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

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DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $49 Premium friend $45

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Image: Alex Ellis

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ANATOMY OF THE PIANO (FOR BEGINNERS) WRITTEN BY WILL PICKVANCE SCOTLAND

When charming UK performer Will Pickvance was young he asked Father Christmas for a spaceship – instead he got a piano.

In this one-man show, Will takes the audience on an adventure into the world of the piano. We find out where they come from, how they evolved and why the make a pretty cool Christmas present.

Anatomy of the Piano premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013, receiving critical acclaim and sell-out audiences.

Since then, Will has continued to develop the show’s concept and taken it around the world.

Billed as “part recital, part dissection”, this performance features whirlwind piano playing, songs and stories as well as hand-drawn projections.

This show is for children aged 6+, their parents, aunts, uncles, and even the friendly neighbours.

This entertaining look at the innards of a piano features Bach’s cave piano, Beethoven’s bad moods and even a jam with Fats Waller.

A lovely evening outing for you and the kids.

TO THE POINT: Charming one-man show/adventures into world of piano/ sell-out audiences/piano playing, songs, stories/family outing WHEN Thurs, Aug 31, 5.30pm Fri, Sep 1, 6pm

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WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION General admission adult $25 General admission friend $23 General admission child $20 General admission family $75 FAMILY PACKAGE This package includes two adults and two children. Children must be aged 16 years and under.

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AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

The reality proved to be a far cry from that, as is revealed in this often hilarious, but thought provoking play.

The story, with its very own links to Taranaki, explores what happens when two young Kiwi men with very different views on war find themselves on the battlefields of Europe struggling to survive.

Not that it’s all serious. This one-hour family-friendly story is also told through fun songs and clever set design, presenting complex politics in a way that everyone can discuss and understand.

“An Awfully Big Adventure is exactly the sort of show I would have loved as a child, and one I absolutely love now as an adult”. – Theatre Review

TO THE POINT: Thought-provoking/funny and theatrical/musical moments/adventurous WHEN Thurs, Aug 24, 6pm

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WHERE TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace DURATION 60 minutes

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ADMISSION service fees apply General admission adult $20 General admission friend $18 General admission child $15 General admission family $55

Image: John McDermott

For the generation of New Zealanders who went to World War I, heading to the other side of the world to fight for the motherland was often seen as an awfully big adventure.

THE ABSURDITY OF HUMANITY THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

This is dance, but not as you know it.

In this double bill of wild comedy, energetic movement and raw human power, expect to be wowed by the latest offering from Shona McCullagh and The New Zealand Dance Company.

If you’ve never watched dance before, take the chance to step out, or even jump, to see Ross McCormack’s Matter and Lina Limosani’s Whispers from Pandora’s Box. Matter considers questions of purpose, indecision, and environment within a surreal network of giant pillars. It’s tribal, powerful and steeped in mythology and beauty.

On the flipside, Whispers from Pandora’s Box is a theatrical riot. This black comedy explores the good and evil within human nature using slapstick, strong characters and mashed-up film soundtracks and absurdist scores.

This is Kill Bill meets Elizabeth the 1st.

TO THE POINT: A double bill of theatrical dance/mythological and macabre/symbolic and slapstick/contemplative and comedic

FAMILY PACKAGE This package includes two adults and two children.

Children must be aged 16 years and under.

Suitable for ages 7+ WHEN Sun, Sep 3, 6pm

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WHERE Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace DURATION 90 minutes including interval

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Crystal Palace Welcome to the Crystal Palace, the hub of

the Taranaki Arts Festival. Based on the Belgium designed Spiegeltent of the 19th century, the Crystal Palace is a travelling 330 seat performance space that is sure to take your breath away!

Made up of 3000 pieces, this 40 tonne venue features all of the magic and opulence of a Spiegeltent, brushed with hints of Kiwiana culture.

With New Zealand ferns on the ornate mirrors, paua carved into the wooden pillars and gorgeous stained glass windows featuring harakeke, the Crystal Palace is an opulent venue that will whisk you away and leave you smiling.

This festival the Crystal Palace will play host to a vast and exciting selection of local, national and international shows, including; cabaret, comedy, music, theatre, and even a rock musical!

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the heart of New Plymouth’s CBD. Open one hour before performances start, with a full bar and delicious menu, available before, during and after shows. See page 30 for the Crystal Palace menu.

Premium booths are available and shows in the Crystal Palace always sell-out well in advance, so book your tickets now to secure your spot!

festival precinct The Crystal Palace will also be our festival precinct, featuring a quirky outdoor chill out zone complete with a food cart.

Located outside the Crystal Palce, the food cart opens an hour before each show until an hour after each performance. On days there is a lunchtime bites performance the food cart will be open from 11.15am - 1.05pm

Food Cart Menu Sticky pork ribs with apple slaw $8.50

Beverages

Sliders: $5 each or 3 for $12.50 • Grilled fish and slaw • Pulled pork and apple slaw • Pulled beef with smoked cheddar and caramelised onions • Mushroom and feta (vegetarian)

Expresso Coffee Regular $4.50 Large $5.00 Flavour shots/Soya 50c Tea Selection $3.00

Cold Drinks Juice $4.50 Gingerbeer $5.00 Water $4.50

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She may have been born in the gutter, but Edith Piaf rose to great heights.

The life story of France’s “Little Sparrow” has been turned into an acclaimed cabaret show, written and performed by singer Michaela Burger and guitarist Greg Wain.

The winner of Best Cabaret for the 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival, this breath-taking show features classics such La Vie en Rose, Padam, padam and Non, Je ne regrette rien.

“Michaela Burger is a blazing life force in her evocation of Edith Piaf...” – Sydney Morning Herald.rning Herald

TO THE POINT: Award-winning cabaret/ story of Edith Piaf/authentic French sounds/ contemporary take/extraordinary stories/ witty narrative/breath-taking show

All have been uniquely reworked using acoustic guitar to create an exquisite mix of authentic, vintage French pop and contemporary sounds.

Fri, Aug 18, 7pm

The songs are punctuated with a collection of extraordinary stories of Piaf’s life. During this witty narrative Michaela embodies a multitude of the key characters, including, of course, Edith Piaf.

DURATION 70 minutes

Michaela sings many of the songs in French and bears an uncanny resemblance to the legendary French star.

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ERNEST RUTHERFORD EVERYONE CAN SCIENCE! NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

New Zealand’s most famous scientist slips off the 100 dollar bill and into a lecture theatre nearly 80 years after his demise.

BEN HURLEY’S EARTH PLANET WORLD NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Beloved New Zealand comic Ben Hurley is ready to take on the world.

In Earth Planet World, the 7 Days star has given himself the global task of writing a joke about every country in the world.

In his biggest challenge to date, the multiaward-winning funny man stops off at 195 sovereign states in just 60 minutes.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Taranaki-born Ben takes us on a journey around our planet using his trademark humour as a highly efficient vehicle.

And what a ride.

This fast-paced show is more bullet train than motorway traffic, and things will ramp up heading towards the countdown.

Ernest Rutherford is portrayed as a thoroughly likeable chap, who regales audiences with stories including the globe-spanning tale of how he came to split the atom.

Entwined into this sometimes absurd and hilarious lecture is a love story. Like the atoms he split, Rutherford is torn between his two loves, his wife Mary and his “mistress” science.

Show writer and actor Nic has a solid comedy pedigree as a finalist for the Best NZ Comedy Show award, a writer for both TV3’s Jono and Ben and Funny Girls, and a regular at Auckland’s SNORT improv.

TO THE POINT: Ernest Rutherford comes to life/solo show/absurd and hilarious/ facts and fiction/ comedy writer.

“He roars onto the stage with child-like energy and manages to keep himself – and the audience – buzzing throughout the entire hour.” – Metro magazine

WHEN Sat, Aug 19, 2pm

TO THE POINT: Comic takes on world/jokes about every country/multi-award-winner/ face-paced ride/trademark humour

DURATION 60 minutes

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In a solo show sure to appeal to teenagers and adults, the Nobel prize-winner is played by Kiwi actor Nic Sampson, who has been called the “hardest working man in NZ television”.

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Some of Ireland’s top musicians are teaming up to bring you the finest sounds from their shores.

It’s time to shine your dancing shoes Taranaki because this fun-filled event will have you moving and grooving.

Lovers of Irish music are in for an all-round treat with this show of original folk music, starring An Déise and Roesy.

An Déise is a trio made up of Paddy Tutty, Derek Morrissey and Caoimhin O Fearghaíl. Best known for their work with Caladh Nua, they have performed at many of the world’s leading folk festivals.

Musicians An Déise and Roesy will be joined by the exuberant Charlotte Wright from Wellington, as they lead you in a traditional Irish ceili.

For this knees-up folk dance session we’ll be pushing the chairs back and opening up a dance floor in the beautiful Crystal Palace.

They are joined by sharp-witted, contemporary singer songwriter, Roesy, a critically acclaimed Irish musician whose lyrics are poetry.

This event will be filled with so much fun and frivolity that it’s bound to become the unofficial festival launch party.

This master singer-songwriter pens tunes that are honest and heart-felt and his seven albums have landed him a string of awards for his offerings.

Consider this your invite!

WHEN Sat, Aug 19, 7.30pm

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TO THE POINT: Celtic dance/fun-filled and energetic/bring your dancing shoes/unofficial festival party

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PIZZAS Margarita Tomato, basil and mozzarella $13 Maverick Shredded chicken, apricot and cream cheese $14 Pepperoni Italian pepperoni, red onion and mozzarella $13 El Dorado Scotch fillet beef, bacon and mushroom with BBQ sauce $14

PLATTERS PIZZA BREAD PLATTER Your choice of garlic, rosemary or chilli flavoured pizza breads served with selection of housemade dips serves two $10 or four $25 ANTIPASTO PLATTER Selection of cured meats, pickled onions, sundried tomatoes, marinated mixed olives, Taranaki’s finest cheeses and housemade dips. Serves two $26.50 HOT SMOKED SALMON PLATTER Hot smoked salmon, cream cheese and lemon dip served with selection of crackers. Serves two $35 SWEET PLATTER Butterscotch cream filled profiteroles dusted with icing sugar, mini fruit skewers served with berry compote, lemon possit served with a shortbread wafer, choc brownie bites drizzled with white chocolate serves two for $20 or four for $40 For group bookings of over 25 please contact the festival on 06 759 8412 or Tetsu@taft.co.nz

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ROB RUHA NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Multi-award-winning artist Rob Ruha describes his music as “haka soul”.

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A solo artist and composer, he champions the voice and stories of Ma-ori through stirring performances that are haunting, uplifting and beautiful.

A kaitiaki for the environment, Ruha is renowned for his powerful embodiment of lyrics, fusing classic Ma-ori poetry with the magnetic sounds of today.

POROPITI: PROPHET

Rob’s music is an eclectic mix of soul-rootsreggae with RnB licks, laced with rock-blues and bohemian-jazz-fusion accents. This is grounded on a solid bed of traditional tribal rhythms and the power of kapa haka.

An acclaimed ambassador of Ma-ori music,

Actor Tola Newbery and musician Mara TK join forces for Poropiti: Prophet, a performance that features theatre, song, sound and movement.

Inspired by the influence of T W Ra-tana, both young men combine their Ma-ori roots and creative talents

Ruha is in demand all over the globe to share his unique brand of music from Aotearoa.

Of Te Wha-nau a Apanui, Nga-ti Porou, Te Arawa, Nga-ti Tu-wharetoa, Tainui, Rongowhakaata, Nga-puhi, Nga- Ariki-kaipu-utahi descent, Rob sings in Te Reo Ma-ori and has won a long

Newbery is a graduate of Toi Whakaari NZ Drama School who, since graduating, has worked extensively in theatre.

Mara TK, the son of Ma-ori psychedelic rock legend

to share a vision of Aotearoa’s very own prophets.

Billy TK, is fluent in voice, guitar, bass and beat machines. Outside of his band Electric Wire Hustle, Mara has recorded and performed with the likes of Kimbra, Fly My Pretties and Tim Finn.

list of national awards for his music.

TO THE POINT: Ma-ori solo artist/stirring performances/haunting and uplifting/ haka soul/multi-award-winner/ traditional and contemporary WHEN Sun, Aug 20, 5pm

NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

In this highly visual work the audience gets a chance to see innovative, fresh and ground-breaking theatre.

Come along to support the development of New Zealand theatre for a show that explores the idea of prophets in Ma-oridom.

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TO THE POINT: Exploration of prophets/Ma-ori culture/highly visual/innovative and fresh

DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $49 Premium friend $44 Premium restricted view $44

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MY OWN DARLING NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Take a ride on the South side, where poetry and theatre collide.

This Auckland Theatre Company work showcases a new genre of performance, where an invisible city reveals deep secrets through intensely personal stories.

TO THE POINT: Multi-character road movie/ taps into rap/new genre/personal stories/ Samoan culture and humour/edgy, urban, now.

This must-see show is part road movie, part love song.

WHERE Crystal Palace

“Auckland city is actually the sixth character in this show – she’s kind of my muse and my lover,” says TED Talk sensation Grace Taylor, the creator of My Own Darling.

DURATION 50 minutes

Grace, also an award-winning poet, mixes Samoan culture with touches of humour and is accompanied by a pumping soundtrack from Anonymouz.

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Grace storms the stage along with rising star Gaby Solomona.

Together, they celebrate the people you might otherwise pass by – a girl in blood-red jeans, a bro from the mounga, a neighbourhood mama, and K-Road characters.

It’s edgy, urban and it’s now.

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PLAY ON NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

“If music be the food of love, play on...”

Fresh from the team behind Fly My Pretties comes Play On, a celebration of Shakespeare set to contemporary music.

In a world first, Tui-nominated songwriter and award-winning composer Paul McLaney has enlisted the help of high-profile musicians to perform a number of Shakespeare’s most well-loved soliloquies as a song cycle.

Play On will feature performances from McLaney himself alongside Julia Deans and Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle), with accompaniment from the EDIN string section, featuring Rachel Wells, Jessica Hindin and Mahuia Bridgeman-Cooper.

To celebrate the August release of Play On: The Album, this one-off show combines some of New Zealand’s best acting and music for an unforgettable experience.

A blazing female force in New Zealand music, Ria Hall is free-thinking, edgy and unapologetic.

This special performance, which features a full band, is an exclusive preview of Ria’s long-awaited debut album, scheduled for release this September.

Always in demand as a live performer, Ria has collaborated extensively with a diverse range of artists such as Fly My Pretties, Tiki Taane and Electric Wire Hustle.

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NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Her sound fuses furious hip hop beats and richly layered vocals in English and Te Reo, creating an epic soundscape of many genres.

With an enormous vocal range ability, she effortlessly transitions between styles.

TO THE POINT: Shakespeare in song/contemporary music/awardwinning composer/accomplished performers/accessible WHEN Fri, Aug 25, 8pm

RIA HALL

Hall is a fearless female artist with resolute ideas for the future of home-grown music: “There is so much richness that New Zealand music can take to the world. We haven’t realised our own potential – and that’s exciting.”

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TO THE POINT: Blazing female force/awardwinner/free-thinking, edgy, unapologetic

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Well, Did You Evah!

Prolific American songwriter Cole Porter is celebrated in this one-man show starring cabaret performer Michael Griffiths.

He steps into the shiny shoes and elegant suit of the talented composer and lyricist, bringing Mr Porter to life with fine manners and a long list of well-known tunes.

His songs, like Don’t Fence Me In, Night and Day and Too Darn Hot have been covered unimaginable times by everyone from Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to Iggy Pop and Debbie Harry.

In this show, the award-winning Australian performer explores the colourful life and many timeless songs of Mr Porter. You’ll hear about high-living, grave misfortune, and a legacy that sparkles with wit and wisdom.

This intimate portrayal has earned Griffiths five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Best Cabaret award at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

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“...you will leave on a little cloud of cabaret heaven; it’s simply De-Lovely.” – The Herald, Scotland

TO THE POINT: Celebration of Cole Porter/awardwinning cabaret/one-man show/critically acclaimed/intimate portrayal/timeless songs WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 6pm Sun, Aug 27, 6pm

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THAT BLOODY WOMAN NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

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TO THE POINT: Punk rock musical/ zone around the logo as follows:

A minimum of half the height of the square This riotous show celebrates a feminist firebrand, New Zealand icon/loud and proud/ icon should be maintained clear on each side of the logo. who helped New Zealand become the first country revolutionary and kick-ass/fun and feisty A minimum of one third of the height of the in the world in which women got the vote. square icon should be maintained clear at both top and bottom of the logo.

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With one foot in the late 1800s and another firmly in the 21st Century, this musical of a New Zealand icon has had sell-out shows, rave reviews and embodies the glorious and gutsy history of Kiwi women.

“This is a kick-ass punk rock musical full of infectious tunes, that is unafraid to have fun...” The Press

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In this charming show about death, beauty and what lies Underneath, the Olivier Awardwinning team of Irishman Pat Kinevane and Fishamble: The New Play Company have created a multi award-winning ghost story.

A hit of the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, Underneath is the Irishman’s third internationally successful solo play and people will be mesmerised by his deft story-telling.

This stunning play is a darkly comic, rich and vivid account of a life lived in secret and a tribute to the people who live on the fringes, under the nose of everyday life.

Pat wrote the play with psychological insight and delivers it with compassion and wit. With references to Egyptian tombs, this ghoulish tale is a must for all theatre lovers.

TO THE POINT: Compelling ghost story/ multi award-winner/deft story-telling/ darkly comic/secret life/charming/ light-hearted/engaging and funny WHEN Thurs, Aug 31, 8.45pm Fri, Sep 1, 6pm

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“This show is charming and surprisingly light-hearted for the topic. It’s beautifully acted and above all else it’s funny.” Craig Cooper, Festival Artistic Director

“This is one ghost story that haunts more by virtue of its poignant truths than its supernatural elements.” – Los Angeles Times

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SAL VALENTINE AND THE BABYSHAKES NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

After years of earning a place as one of New Zealand’s favourite live acts, Sal Valentine is ready to start a new chapter with an expanded band and a huge new repertoire of original material.

Sal casts the net widely, infusing his writing with a love for pop music. Traces of soul, RnB, jazz, hard rock and funk culminate in a mix that is indelible, unique and modern. His road-tested 10-piece band The Babyshakes are bursting at the seams with horns, backing vocals and an explosive rhythm section.

Together they create some new material that is equal parts tight grooves and intimate sincerity, as showcased in the Sal’s latest EP, Church.

Expect this live show to be brimming with new songs that are equally at home rousing a crowd, or soothing a broken heart after the night is over.

TO THE POINT: 10-piece ensemble/ dynamic frontman/original rhythm and blues/AC/DC of jazz/exuberant, exciting, entertaining/swinging act WHEN Fri, Sep 1, 9pm

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PERHAPS, PERHAPS... QUIZAS MEXICO

Fringe festival darling Gabriela Munoz will delight Taranaki audiences with an unrequited story of longing and laughter.

“This is an incredibly heart-breaking work of art. Bravo!” - Jennifer Stokes, NY Clown Theatre Festival 2012.

In this solo show the young Mexican performer plays a lonely woman who rehearses once a week for the arrival of the so called “one”. Will she get lucky tonight? Perhaps, perhaps, quizás (maybe)...

TO THE POINT: Solo show/Mexican performer/heart-wrenching and hilarious/quirky and charming/physical comedy/fringe festival winner

As heart-wrenching as it is hilarious, this hit show has captivated audiences the world over. In 2016 Gabriela was named the Most Outstanding Performer in the Wellington Fringe Festival, and the show was awarded Best in Fringe.

WHEN Sat, Sep 2, 6pm Sun, Sep 3, 2pm

This quirky and charming piece comes with a dusting of clowning, a healthy dollop of comedy, and the ability to leave you delighted.

DURATION 60 minutes

“Here is an artist holding that door open for anyone to cross... and that is a special opportunity.” – Jef Johnson, Cirque du Soleil and Slava’s Snowshow clown.

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STARMAN SVEN RATZKE (AND BAND) THE NETHERLANDS/GERMANY

Starman is not a tribute show.

Instead it’s pure cabaret starring Sven Ratzke, who tries on the many faces and songs of the late David Bowie and makes them his own.

Sven is a masterful interpreter of both the late rock chameleon’s catalogue and his shapeshifting charisma and is sometimes off the wall.

An audience favourite at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, Starman embraces the seventies glam rock scene, flows into sound collages and captures magical moments.

While deconstructing Bowie’s songs the Dutch-German artist offers audiences a crazy, intimate, and funny rock ‘n’ roll ride.

Along with his flamboyant musical performance, Sven’s between-song banter gives an insight into Bowie’s musical journey with references to Andy Warhol and Lou Reed.

“Surreal, funny and musically sublime, Starman introduces cabaret to rock and lets rip utterly, gloriously.” – The Stage, Edinburgh “Unique, bizarre, ultra-extravagant in style and flavour, supremely talented,” – Adelaide Advertiser

TO THE POINT: Flamboyant cabaret/ interpretation of Bowie/glam rock/intimate and funny/off the wall/musically sublime WHEN Sat, Sep 2, 8.45pm Sun, Sep 3, 6pm

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THE GREAT TARANAKI STEAM BAND NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

It will be a rollercoaster ride of sound when The Great Taranaki Steam Band swing into the Crystal Palace.

The 40-strong community ensemble will play jazz standards from the likes of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller.

This will be a concert of varied styles, from uplifting to laidback, featuring jazz arrangements of much-loved tunes like I Heard it through the Grapevine, Tequila and Georgia on my Mind.

This community focused group has been going for 17 years and still has original members.

Some have picked up instruments from their sons and daughters when they left home and continued the passion for playing.

THE SLACKS NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Sure to put a smile on your face, seasoned performers The Slacks will play a selection of original tunes, including their uplifting single Big Aroha.

The Taranaki band have been performing for 17 years, but it wasn’t until November 2016 and the release of Big Aroha that they went “viral”. Schools and kapa haka groups have embraced the song and keep sending the band videos of their own renditions.

In this toe-tapping extravaganza the Steam Band will be under the baton of musical director Christopher Luke.

TO THE POINT: Swinging jazz/40 musicians/ uplifting and laid back/much-loved tunes/toe-tapping extravaganza/ concert band/community ensemble WHEN Wed, Aug 23, 12.15pm

The line-up of brothers Scotty and Mark Armstrong, Blake Gibson and Zane Greig, have played everywhere – from school galas to boozy bars, they’ve even supported New Zealand rock royalty, Hello Sailor.

Their lunchtime show will be a mix of “nice and bouncy” folk rock, country ska and blues with great harmonies. The brothers share the role as frontman – whoever wrote the song gets to sing lead.

WHERE Crystal Palace DURATION 50 minutes

TO THE POINT: Taranaki band gone viral/ original tunes/uplifting single Big Aroha/ support rock royalty/nice and bouncy/ folk rock/country ska/blues/harmonies

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FEEL THE SPIRIT ARS NOVA CHOIR NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Prepare to feel the spirit when the Ars Nova Choir lifts the lid of the Crystal Palace.

The 45-strong Taranaki choir will sing a suite of Black American gospel music arranged by John Rutter.

In this moving and uplifting session audiences will hear songs that came from the voices of slaves dreaming to be free.

People will be treated to music with driving rhythm, like the much-loved When the Saints Go Marching In and others with soulful sounds, like Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.

Feel the Spirit will also feature soaring solos from Taranaki voice teacher and cabaret performer Lisa Rangi, who will sing with the choir.

Under the direction of Christopher Luke this spiritual celebration with the Ars Nova Choir explores the music in which slaves found solace while under oppression. A small instrumental ensemble will accompany the choir.

TO THE POINT: Ars Nova Choir/Black American gospel/much-loved songs/uplifting and moving/spiritual celebration/soaring solos WHEN Wed, Aug 30, 12.15pm WHERE Crystal Palace

THE BLISTERED FINGERS NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Embracing the spirit and sounds of the 1960s and 1970s, Taranaki band The Blistered Fingers will serve up a sizzling and soulful show.

In this lunchtime concert the group will perform rock ‘n’ roll blues, including their own take on songs from The Beatles.

They will also play original music, some of which is bluesy, and some of which is upbeat and energetic.

Karl Raubenheimer, Jimmy Hick, Kerr Sharpe-Young, Ashley Gesterkamp and Waru Hetet are the crew. They play everywhere, from 80th birthday parties to 21sts and from pubs to clubs.

During the past four years they have performed gigs in London, Europe, and some members have even played in Africa. The band has supported the likes of Cornerstone Roots, but these days they headline their own shows.

TO THE POINT: Spirit of ‘60s and ‘70s/ sizzling and soulful/upbeat and energetic/ bluesy and cruisy/covers and originals.

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WORDS IN THE LIBRI LOUNGE

An inspiring line-up of leading storytellers from around New Zealand.

Enjoy the ambience of the Libri Lounge (located in the TSB Showplace), as they discuss their work and give exclusive insights into what drives them.

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ART DECO NEW ZEALAND: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TERRY MOYLE NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Step into the Art Deco landscape of New Zealand with professional artist and writer Terry Moyle.

Terry will share his impressive research alongside a collection of stunning illustrations, many of which have garnered worldwide interest.

THE MARCH OF THE FOXGLOVES KARYN HAY NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

The heroine of Karyn Hay’s second book, The March of the Foxgloves, is as rebellious as the media personality herself.

As well as spending almost a decade as the evening talkback host on RadioLIVE and presenter of the iconic 1980s TV show, Radio With Pictures, Karyn is also an award-winning novelist.

The March of the Foxgloves centres on the risqué nude photos taken by Frances Woodward, a feisty “New Woman”, who flees London, leaving behind a scandal, and the cruel and narcissistic Benedict Hunt.

This novel explores Victorian erotica and is set in colonial Auckland and Tauranga in 1893, the year New Zealand women got the vote.

TO THE POINT: award-winning novelist/history and scandal/photography and erotica WHEN Sat, Aug 19, 2pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

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In Art Deco New Zealand: An Illustrated Guide Terry and his partner and illustrator Rosie Louise use their artistic skills to breathe life into Art Deco buildings around New Zealand that are obscured, dilapidated, or even lost.

When we think of Art Deco our minds immediately go to Napier and Hastings, but there is a distinctly national identity in this period of design, which can be seen in towns and cities throughout New Zealand, including New Plymouth.

TO THE POINT: Art Deco uncovered/New Zealand-wide picture/artist and writer/ research and discovery/stunning illustrations WHEN Sun, Aug 20, 2pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

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ANNUAL KATE DE GOLDI AND SUSAN PARIS NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

At Christmas time there was nothing more exciting than opening a new Annual filled with stories, pictures and poems.

Kate De Goldi and Susan Paris have revisited those days of old with a fresh take on the classic Kiwi Annual for children, which adults will love too.

MARLBOROUGH MAN ALLAN SCOTT NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

This is Allan Scott’s quintessential Kiwi story of how he became an accidental wine-industry trailblazer for the wine that bears his name.

As a young farmhand he helped plant the first vines, going on to help Montana and Corbans establish their sauvignon vineyards, and then to found his own hugely successful family winery.

In Marlborough Man, Allan talks about the characters he’s met, the wine he’s made and the stories that surround the industry he’s grown to love and the global success of New Zealand’s billion-dollar sauvignon blanc industry.

In this autobiography, penned with help from ghost writer Eric Arnold, there are heroes and villains, tales of luck and perseverance, bloodymindedness and extraordinary ingenuity.

TO THE POINT: Wine-industry trail blazer/luck and perseverance/mistakes and triumphs/ ingenuity and risks WHEN Sun, Aug 20, 4pm

Bristling with wonderful illustrations, quirky cartoons, DIY crafts, tales and poems, this eyecatching book is a collector’s item. Turn the pages and you’ll also find songs, plays and treasure maps.

This book is a literal and visceral journey of nostalgia, led by two great creatives.

Kate is a multi-award-winning writer and one of New Zealand’s best-known commentators on children’s literature, through her regular sessions on National Radio and extensive visits to schools.

Susan has 15 years of experience in publishing and under her stewardship the School Journal has won Best Publication in New Zealand educational publishing three times.

TO THE POINT: Kiwi children’s Annual/ celebrated author and publisher/collector’s item/illustrations and cartoons WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 2pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $30

This session includes a wine tasting of Allan Scott Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

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WORDS IN THE LIBRI LOUNGE HIT & RUN NICKY HAGER NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Dirty Politics author Nicky Hager is returning to the Taranaki Arts Festival to give a behind the scenes look at his latest headline-grabbing book.

COUNTRY CALENDAR STORIES FROM OUR RURAL HEARTLAND ROB SUISTED NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Nicky and co-author Jon Stephenson offer chilling evidence that 21 civilians, including a three-yearold girl, were killed or injured during a botched revenge raid following the death of a Kiwi soldier.

This book is about hard yakka, living off the land and having a place to stand.

Nicky’s audience can expect a candid session about the claims of a cover-up and the alleged war crimes.

And, as a nod to the importance of Taranaki’s place in the farming landscape of New Zealand, the Newton farm at Urenui is emblazoned on the front of Country Calendar – Stories from our Rural Heartland.

Nicky has written six other best-selling books, probing hard-hitting subjects like New Zealand’s role in the international spy network, an anti-environmental PR campaign, genetic engineering and of course, dirty politics.

The Taranaki hill-country holding is one of 15 properties featured in this glossy book, which celebrates 50 years of New Zealand’s longest-running TV programme.

Complementing writer Matt Philp’s fine storytelling are rich images from awardwinning photographer Rob Suisted.

In this visual session, Rob will take the audience on a journey of the rural properties that were showcased on Country Calendar and later revisited for this special book.

TO THE POINT: Country Calendar revisited/ visual session/award-winning photographer/ stars 15 rural properties/hard yakka/ living off the land/a place to stand WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 4pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

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The investigative journalist doesn’t shy away from tackling difficult issues and Hit & Run: The New Zealand SAS in Afghanistan and the Meaning of Honour is no exception.

TO THE POINT: Investigative journalist/ feature writer/best-selling author/ controversial claims/alleged cover-up WHEN Sun, Aug 27, 2pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

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HOW TO HAVE A BEER ALICE GALLETLY NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

“So you want to be a beer expert. And who wouldn’t? The fame, the money, the calls from your Mum asking which stout she should get at the supermarket – it’s what we’re all in for at the end of the day,” – Alice Galletly.

GONEVILLE NICK BOLLINGER NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Nick Bollinger’s Goneville is a coming-of-age story and an intimate look at the evolving music scene in 1970s New Zealand.

Back then Nick turned his back on regular jobs and university to become a bass player with Rick Bryant’s Rough Justice. On the road, he had close encounters with a bevy of New Zealand greats including Bruno Lawrence’s Blerta and hit-maker Dragon.

Journalist Alice is a self-confessed beer nerd with a blog and book to back her up.

But don’t expect a snobby pale ale connoisseur or a lofty lover of lager – she is as earthy as the yeast used in beer making.

For a year from August 9, 2011, Alice drank a different bottle of beer each day and wrote about it in a blog, which led to writing How to Have a Beer.

Alice and her book will have you guffawing into your Guinness with her wit and self-effacing tales.

TO THE POINT: Self-confessed beer buff/journalist, blogger, author/witty and self-effacing/down to earth

In this memoir, Nick steps into those grimy, wild, drug-fuelled days, and brings them to life with deft story-telling.

WHEN Sat, Sep 2, 4pm

Nick has been writing about music for as long as he can remember, starting with a record review for a school newspaper when he was 10. Now, more than four decades later, writing about music occupies most of his working hours.

DURATION 60 minutes

Goneville shows how music intersected (sometimes violently) with the prevailing culture, in which real men played rugby, not rock.

WHERE Libri Lounge

ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $30

This session includes a beer tasting of two craft beers.

TO THE POINT: Long-time music writer/ memoir on rock culture/inside look at 1970s WHEN Sat, Sep 2, 2pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

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HOUSE GIGS It’s time to relax and put your feet up Taranaki, because we’re bringing music into the heart of homes.

House Gigs are three intimate concerts that take place in someone’s living room. The informal setting means the performers and audience get to talk, eat and drink with each other in a relaxed, cosy environment.

THE WISH CHILD

Her fourth novel, The Wish Child, follows the lives of two families in Hitler’s Germany during World War II and is narrated by a mysterious figure.

While the Nazi atrocities happen off the page, this novel shows how ordinary people were swayed by obscene rhetoric and far-fetched lies.

It sounds all too familiar.

Known for her exquisite prose from In a Fishbone Church and Golden Deeds, Catherine’s latest offering has already been widely celebrated by reviewers.

“The Wish Child reminds us with grace and understated wisdom of a need to strive for universal good. I ached as I read. This novel is unmissable.” – The Sunday Star Times.

TO THE POINT: Celebrated author/first book in years/families in Nazi Germany/mysterious narrator/writing lecturer/exquisite prose

Laura Griffiths

It’s been 13 years since award-winning author Catherine Chidgey released a new book.

LAURA GRIFFITHS AND GLASS BOAT The entertainment kicks off with Laura Griffiths, a talented young songstress who has recently broken onto the scene. She will entertain audiences with her soulful voice and well written songs.

Then comes Glass Boat, a duo that delivers well-crafted songs, fine musicianship and mesmerising harmonies. From ballads to folk blues, Glass Boat is a toe-tapping explosion of talent.

Member Missie Moffat is known for her unique voice and jazzy style, while fellow performer Matt Herrett has been highly praised for his finger-picking guitar playing style.

WHEN Sat, Aug 19, 6pm

WHEN Sun, Sep 3, 2pm WHERE Libri Lounge DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $22 Includes a glass of beer, wine or juice.

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WHERE Barry and Stef Shaw’s House 289D Mangorei Road, New Plymouth DURATION 6pm: Pot-luck tea (BYO food and drink) 7:30pm: Laura Griffiths 8:30pm: Glass Boat ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $25

Glass Boat

CATHERINE CHIDGEY NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

VICTORIA GIRLING-BUTCHER AND THE STOVE Born and raised in New Plymouth, Victoria Girling-Butcher has performed alongside many of the country’s leading artists, from Dave Dobbyn to Brooke Frazer.

Sonic Delusion

Since releasing her latest solo album she has spent two years teaching at the Paris branch of Parkslope Rock School, while writing and demoing her next album.

Sam Egli

Victoria’s set will be followed by Taranaki’s leading bogan-jazz-folk outfit, The Stove.

Born of a desire to document local history, The Stove tell home-grown tales in epic tone poems. Their work is stoked with five-part harmonies that crackle and burn on the fuel of acoustic guitars and light percussion.

SAM EGLI AND SONIC DELUSION Sam Egli is the lead singer of the Smokefree Rockquest winning band Suburban Goons.

On this occasion he’s going to be stepping out to perform an intricate solo set.

WHEN Sat, Aug 26, 6pm

He will be followed by Sonic Delusion, who is often described as too funky for folk and too folky for funk.

WHERE Peter Egli’s place 15B Budleigh Street, New Plymouth

A vibrant, high-energy live performer, Sonic Delusion (Andre Manella) blends dynamic layers of rhythm, tones, bass lines and vocals.

DURATION 6pm: Pot-luck tea (BYO food and drink) 7:30pm: Victoria Girling-Butcher 8:30pm: The Stove

Come along and listen to his funky latininfused, pop-laced, electro-acoustic folk.

ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $25

WHEN Fri, Sep 1, 6pm WHERE Peter Egli’s place 15B Budleigh Street, New Plymouth

The Stove

Victoria Girling-Butcher

DURATION 6pm: Pot-luck tea (BYO food and drink) 7:30pm: Sam Egli 8:30pm: Sonic Delusion ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $25

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AROUND TARANAKI Around Taranaki sees a number of festival shows tour the region, performing at venues in Pihama, Kakararmea, Oakura, Urenui, Opunake, Stratford, Inglewood and Hawera.

You can book tickets through the local outlets listed for each performance, at the TSB Showplace Box Office in New Plymouth, or online from Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz

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Beloved New Zealand comic Ben Hurley is ready to take on the world.

In Earth Planet World, the 7 Days star has given himself the global task of writing a joke about every country in the world.

In his biggest challenge to date, the multiaward-winning funny man stops off at 195 sovereign states in just 60 minutes.

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Taranaki-born Ben takes us on a journey around our planet using his trademark humour as a highly efficient vehicle.

And what a ride.

This face-paced show is more bullet train than motorway traffic, and things will ramp up heading towards the countdown.

“He roars onto the stage with child-like energy and manages to keep himself – and the audience – buzzing throughout the entire hour.” – Metro magazine

TO THE POINT: Comic takes on world/jokes about every country/multi-award-winner/ face-paced ride/trademark humour

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WHEN, WHERE & BOOKING Thurs, Aug 17, 7pm – Pihama Hall Buy online or book at Pastimes Giftshop, 87 Tasman St, Opunake, Ph 06 761 8151 Sat, Aug 19, 7pm – Oakura Town Hall Buy online or book at The Crafty Fox, 1145 Surf Highway 45, Oakura, Ph 06 752 7291 DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $32

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ANZAC EVE NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Having already written a play set in World War I, Dave Armstrong didn’t want to write one about Gallipoli, until he had the idea of a modern-day tale.

Anzac Eve is about four young backpackers from Down Under going to Gallipoli for the Dawn Ceremony, complete with selfies and smuggled vodka.

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AN DÉISE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROESY IRELAND

Some of Ireland’s top musicians are teaming up to bring you the finest sounds from their shores.

Lovers of Irish music are in for an all-round treat with this show of original folk music, starring An Déise and Roesy.

An Déise is a trio made up of Paddy Tutty, Derek Morrissey and Caoimhin O Fearghaíl. Best known for their work with Caladh Nua, they have performed at many of the world’s leading folk festivals.

They are joined by sharp-witted, contemporary singer songwriter, Roesy, a critically acclaimed Irish musician whose lyrics are poetry.

This master singer-songwriter pens tunes that are honest and heart-felt and his seven albums have landed him a string of awards for his offerings

TO THE POINT: Master singer-songwriter/Irish music trio/seasoned performers/ original songs/traditional and contemporary

Are they there for patriotic pride or a possible hook-up?

In this poignant but funny rite-of-passage story, Maia, self-confessed ‘Brizzie bimbo’ and Lizzie the Mozzie (a Ma-ori Australian) meet Kiwis Ben, a graduate of New Zealand history, and Phil, a graduate of the Munich Beer Festival.

Audiences will laugh and cry at Dave Armstrong’s (Niu Sila) modern take on the Gallipoli story which asks what we have learned in the last 100 years.

TO THE POINT: Modern tale of Gallipoli/ heartfelt but humorous/rite of passage/ playful and poignant/unflinchingly honest WHEN, WHERE & BOOKING Fri, Aug 25, 7pm - Everybody’s Theatre Opunake Book online or at Pastimes Giftshop 87 Tasman St, Opunake, Ph 06 761 8151 Sat, Aug 26, 7pm – Kings Theatre, Stratford Book online or at the Stratford i-Site Prospero Place, Stratford, Ph 06 765 6708 DURATION 60 minutes

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WHEN, WHERE & BOOKING Fri, Aug 18, 7pm – Kakaramea Hall, South Taranaki Buy online or book via Marie Dwyer, Ph 06 273 8564 Sun, Aug 20, 7pm – Mud Bay Café, Urenui Buy online or book at Mud Bay Café, 18 Ngatoki St, Urenui, Ph 06 752 3881 DURATION 75 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $32

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THAT BLOODY WOMAN NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Kate Sheppard steps off our $10 note and into a punk rock musical that is loud, proud and in your face.

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In That Bloody Woman, Kate takes on the patriarchy, public opinion and even Prime Minister Richard “King Dick” Seddon.

SAL VALENTINE AND THE BABYSHAKES NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

After years of earning a place as one of New Zealand’s favourite live acts, Sal Valentine is ready to start a new chapter with an expanded band and a huge new repertoire of original material.

Sal casts the net widely, infusing his writing with a love for pop music. Traces of Soul, RnB, Jazz, Hard Rock and Funk culminate in a mix that is indelible, unique and modern. His road-tested 10-piece band The Babyshakes are bursting at the seams with horns, backing vocals and an explosive rhythm section.

Together they create some new material that is equal parts tight grooves and intimate sincerity, as showcased in the Sal’s latest EP, Church.

Expect this live show to be brimming with new songs that are equally at home rousing a crowd, or soothing a broken heart after the night is over.

TO THE POINT: 10-piece ensemble/ dynamic frontman/original rhythm and blues/AC/DC of jazz WHEN & WHERE Thurs, Aug 31, 7pm – Inglewood Town Hall Buy online or book at Fun Ho! Toys, 25 Rata Street, Inglewood, Ph 06 756 7030

This riotous show celebrates a feminist firebrand, who helped New Zealand become the first country in the world in which women got the vote.

The suffragette movement and punk rock may seem unlikely bed fellows, but they both share a revolutionary spirit and staunch attitude, reflected in this show.

With one foot in the late 1800s and another firmly in the 21st Century, this musical of a New Zealand icon has had sell-out shows, rave reviews and embodies the glorious and gutsy history of Kiwi women.

TO THE POINT: Punk rock musical/ New Zealand icon/loud and proud/ revolutionary and kick-ass/fun and feisty WHEN & WHERE Sat, Sep 2, 7pm - Hawera Memorial Theatre Book online or at the South Taranaki –iSite, 55 High St, Hawera, Ph 06 278 8599 DURATION 80 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply General admission $32

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DURATION 60 minutes ADMISSION service fees apply Premium $48 (includes gourmet shared platter) Premium friend $43 (includes gourmet shared platter) (Premium tickets include cabaret style seating) General Admission $32 (upstairs seating)

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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME With the support of the TSB Community Trust and Methanex, the Taranaki Arts Festival offers an extensive programme of music and theatre for students throughout Taranaki. These performances aim to entertain as well as educate!

The Festival to Schools programme takes performances directly into schools, this year offering two very special New Zealand projects – Ernest Rutherford: Everyone can Science!

And Dirt and Other Delicious Ingredients.

ERNEST RUTHERFORD: EVERYONE CAN SCIENCE!

DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS

The Schools to Festival programme provides an opportunity for school groups to experience performances and visual arts experiences in festival venues. The programme offers international performances Anatomy of the Piano (Scotland) as well as three uniquely New Zealand shows; My Own Darling, An Awfully Big Adventure and Hamlet the Video Game (The Stage Show).

French cardboard artist Olivier Grossetete will work with students and the public to create The TSB Community Trust People’s Tower, a sky-high temporary tower that will be erected in New Plymouth’ s CBD and taken down in a public demolition.

For further information visit ww.artsfest.co.nz

HAMLET: THE VIDEO GAME (THE STAGE SHOW)

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VISUAL ARTS

TIM GRUCHY NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA

Colour, beauty, humour and visual form will morph in a visually poetic choreography for audiences.

Each work will be accompanied by a synchronized custom soundtrack to further enhance the emotional impact. Together these three works will offer a memorable projection experience on a scale unprecedented in New Plymouth.

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WHERE Govett Brewster Art Gallery, TSB Showplace & Puke Ariki

TSB Showplace

The two new works for the TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are conceived for night viewing. Tim harnesses high powered projectors and dynamic 3D mapping techniques to use the building facades as platforms for light. Mesmerising transformations of the buildings will unfold, each themed unto the function of the buildings.

WHEN 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tuesday – Sunday during the festival

Govett Brewster Arts Gallery

Esteemed multimedia artist Tim Gruchy - whose work was seen recently with Imaginable at WOMAD NZ 2017 - returns to Taranaki with two new site specific projection works and a reprise of his work Monica’s Gift commissioned for the 40th birthday celebrations for Govett Brewster Art Gallery in 2010.

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ART BITES

THURSDAY ARTISTS:

Join us for some exciting ‘art bites’ sessions with Taranaki artists.

Printmaker Antonia O’Mahoney draws freehand, creating images directly from her imagination that are then etched into a metal plate. She produces small editions of her work, and also exhibits the original plates, revealing the complexity of the process.

During two lunchtime events, artists whose creations have been selected for the Home Work exhibition at Puke Ariki will share insights into their artworks and take questions from the floor.

TUESDAY ARTISTS: Amanda Hewlett New Plymouth painter Amanda Hewlett is inspired by the land and the stories tied to it. Her work explores her identity as a New Zealander and often incorporates references to local history.

Howard Tuffery Howard Tuffery has a studio in Urenui where he works mostly with stone sculpting and wood carving. However his latest public sculpture, Light on the Land on the New Plymouth foreshore, is a large stainless steel work. His work is inspired by his surroundings, particularly the Taranaki coast.

Ian Axtell Painter Ian Axtell was born in England but moved to New Zealand in 1973. His work encompasses a wide range of styles from impressionism to abstraction, and is often inspired by the Taranaki environment.

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Antonia O’Mahoney

Jordan Barnes New Plymouth’s Jordan Barnes is both a painter and a recording artist. He works in a range of media, including oil paint and charcoal, in a highly realist style and draws on his own life experiences for inspiration.

Pat Greenfield Photographer Pat Greenfield lives in New Plymouth but is a regular visitor to Tongaporutu, where she has been documenting the changing coastline since 2000. Her images are a poignant reminder of the strength of natural forces and the impacts they have on our environment.

WHEN Tuesday 29 August and Thursday 31 August 12pm – 1pm WHERE Temporary Exhibitions Gallery, Puke Ariki

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VISUAL / AURAL ARTS HAPPY DAYS PAUL MASEYK CERAMICS & PETER IRELAND PAINTINGS

SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC NIGHT FOR NATIONAL POETRY DAY

WHEN Friday 25 August, 6.30pm – 8pm WHERE Level 1, Puke Ariki Library

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WHEN 11 Aug - 5 Sep WHERE Kina NZ Design + Artspace 101 Devon St West, New Plymouth

Blue Man, clay, slips, glaze, Paul Maseyk

Be transported to a world of spoken word art and celebrate National Poetry Day at Puke Ariki Library.

Headliner talent My Own Darling creator Grace Taylor will be gracing the floor with her skills and passion alongside local Taranaki artists. The mic will be open for anyone to share their own work, favourite works, or team efforts. Sign up on the night or get in touch beforehand by emailing: pukearikiadmin@npdc.govt.nz Gold coin entry, all welcome.

This show consists of Maseyk’s two series of vases and Ireland’s dozen new works in his “Last Days” series. The pots form a collection of colourful, earthy, surreally baffling works featuring on their surfaces fine, slip-decorated drawings of tool-headed people, breasts, toothbrushes, and grotesque figures, images enhanced by the warm blush of the wood firing. Ireland’s equally colourful religious icon-referenced works engage with the rising spectre of climate change.

Aotearoa Nativity, oil on paper, Peter Ireland

Grace Taylor

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FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL SHOW YOUR SUPPORT & BECOME A FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL FOR ONLY $68 TO RECEIVE THESE BENEFITS! These benefits are valid until the end of the festival, unless otherwise stated. You must present your Friends card to receive these benefits. Please visit artsfest.co.nz for the full T&Cs. • 10 per cent off two premium tickets per show • A free coffee when purchasing lunch at The Good Home.

• A free glass of house wine or a Heinekenwith dinner at Arborio.

• Purchase a Centre City gift card to the value of $40 or more from the Centre City Management Office and receive a complimentary $20 gift card. (One per friend, while stocks last.)

• Spend $200 or more and receive a free gift at Et Vous. (Excludes sale items) • 10 per cent off store-wide at The Body Shop New Plymouth. (T&Cs apply, please see the arts festival website for full T&Cs www.artsfest.co.nz) • Priority seating on some performances. Available until Friday June 23, with a unique membership code.

SPECIAL PRIZE DRAW Become a Friend before June 23 and you will go in the draw to win: • One night’s accommodation and breakfast for two at the Nice Hotel • One double pass to a show of your choice • A platter for two to be redeemed at the Crystal Palace or the TSB Showplace during the festival Please visit artsfest.co.nz for the full terms and conditions.

HOW TO BECOME A FRIEND For more information on how to become a Friend of the Festival, call the festival office on 06 759 8412 or email us on reception@taft.co.nz

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FESTIVAL FOODIES NICE HOTEL – TABLE

SAUCE

Enjoy a boutique experience at Nice Hotel’s Table. For $25 per person you can savour either a platter for two and two entrées; a platter for two and two desserts or; two entrées and two desserts. This deal also comes with a glass of wine, or beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage.

Warm yourself up with a hot pizza and a drink of your choice before your night out at the festival.

T&Cs: Minimum of two people; all platters, entrées and desserts are from our current menu.

Bookings strictly in by 6pm.

For $20 at Sauce you can get a delicious medium pizza and any house beer, or house wine or non-alcoholic drink.

Ph 06 759 2088

Ph 06 758 6423

SNUG LOUNGE

MONICA’S EATERY

Choose a dish from our specially designed Japanese styled menu and enjoy a glass of mulled wine for $25pp.

Cena Deliziosa – A shared meal with today’s pasta inspiration, salad greens and garlic bread for $20pp, between 5pm and 7pm.

(Bookings strictly in by 6pm.

Non-alcoholic options available.

Must be 18+. Must book in advance -Arts Fest Dinner Package.

Limited numbers available.)

(Minimum 2 persons. To guarantee dining completed in an hour, the dining party must all participate in the fixed menu offer.)

Ph 06 757 9130

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Ph 06 759 2038

We’ve teamed up with some of New Plymouth’s top eateries to tickle your taste buds and delight your senses.

Book in for these special festival deals! Arrive to be seated by 6pm, and the friendly staff will have you out the door by 7pm, in time for your show.

THE GOOD HOME

SOCIAL KITCHEN

Grab a main and a dessert from the The Good Home’s Special Menu for only $25pp.

Slow Cooked Feast - Our slow cooked family style meal accompanied by complimenting sides for $25pp.

This two-course meal deal allows you to have your dessert straight after dinner, or come back later and enjoy it after the show.

(Minimum 2 persons. To guarantee dining completed in an hour, the dining party must all participate in the fixed menu offer.)

Ph 06 758 4740

Ph 06 757 2711

FREDERIC’S RESTAURANT AND BAR

JOE’S GARAGE

Choose a dish from Frederic’s Dine and Dash menu with a paired beverage for $25pp.

(Bookings strictly in by 6pm.

Non-alcoholic options available.

Must be 18+. Must book in advance -Arts Fest Dinner Package.

Limited numbers available)

All of the Joe’s favourites are on the menu, plus we offer a selection of thin-based, 16-inch custom-made pizzas, cooked to perfection in a purpose built pizza oven.

Enjoy the original laidback friendly atmosphere with a go-fast menu.

Ph 06 758 1799

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HOW TO BOOK GENERAL ADMISSION If the phrase “General Admission” (GA) is used, specific seats are not allocated. Tickets are issued according to the venue capacity and patrons select their own seats after admission to the venue. Seating is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so we recommend you arrive early.

PHONE BOOKINGS Phone bookings can only be accepted with credit card payments. Phone bookings can be done through Ticketek on 0800 842 538 Monday to Friday 8.30am – 8pm and Saturday / Sunday 9am – 5pm. Service and credit card fees apply.

ONLINE BOOKINGS Visit www.artsfest.co.nz, select the show you wish to attend and click on the ‘BUY TICKETS’ link to make your online booking. Bookings can also be made through the Ticketek website at www. ticketek.co.nz. Service and credit card fees apply.

COUNTER SALES Bookings can be made through the Ticketek Box office at the TSB Showplace, 92 - 100 Devon Street West, New Plymouth, or at any Ticketek outlet nationwide. The New Plymouth Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-1pm. Service and credit card fees apply.

SPECIAL PRICING OFFERS FOR FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL Friends of the Festival are eligible for a 10% discount on two tickets per show (upon presentation of a 2017 Friend of Festival membership card). These discounts are available for premium seating and other select seating, available with online or phone bookings. Please use the unique code number from the Friends card to access this discount.

CONDITIONS Information in this programme is correct at the time of printing. The Taranaki Arts Festival reserves the right to alter without notice any advertised schedule of artists, events or programmes. Tickets are subject to availability and issued according to best available at time of purchase. Tickets are non-transferable between events and there will be no refunds or exchanges on completed bookings.

Latecomers will not be entitled to a transfer or a refund. If a show is cancelled, the ticket price will be refunded by Ticketek to those who purchased over the counter, online or by phone.

No refunds or exchanges on ticket price of service fee except required by law. General Admission tickets cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

VISIT WWW.ARTSFEST.CO.NZ FOR MORE INFORMATION

REGIONAL SALES Refer to pages 52 - 55 for the Around Taranaki regional tour bookings.

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FESTIVAL PLANNER DATE EVENT Thurs 17 Aug HUDSON & HALLS LIVE! BEN HURLEY'S EARTH PLANET WORLD EXPOSING EDITH Fri 18 Aug HUDSON & HALLS LIVE! EXPOSING EDITH AN DÉISE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROESY BEN HURLEY'S EARTH PLANET WORLD ERNEST RUTHERFORD: Sat 19 Aug EVERYONE CAN SCIENCE! THE MARCH OF THE FOXGLOVES - KARYN HAY LAURA GRIFFITHS & GLASS BOAT BEN HURLEY'S EARTH PLANET WORLD HUDSON & HALLS LIVE! AN DÉISE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROESY IRISH CEILI ART DECO NEW ZEALAND: AN Sun 20 Aug ILLUSTRATED GUIDE - TERRY MOYLE MARLBOROUGH MAN - ALLAN SCOTT ROB RUHA AN DÉISE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROESY HUDSON & HALLS LIVE! THE VIDEO GAME Tues 22 Aug HAMLET: (THE STAGE SHOW) Wed 23 Aug THE GREAT TARANAKI STEAM BAND HAMLET: THE VIDEO GAME (THE STAGE SHOW) POROPITI: PROPHET ANZAC EVE Thurs 24 Aug ANZAC EVE AN AWFULLY BIG ADVENTURE MY OWN DARLING Fri 25 Aug THE SLACKS MICHAEL HOUSTOUN & BELLA HRISTOVA - CHAMBER MUSIC NEW ZEALAND

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Everybody's Theatre Opunake PLAY ON Crystal Palace DIRT AND OTHER DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS Theatre Royal ANNUAL - KATE DE GOLDI AND SUSAN PARIS Libri Lounge COUNTRY CALENDAR: STORIES FROM Libri Lounge OUR RURAL HEARTLAND - ROB SUISTED COLE Crystal Palace MANIFESTO 2083 Theatre Royal VICTORIA GIRLING-BUTCHER & THE STOVE 15B Budleigh Street ANZAC EVE

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CHEF - COME DINE WITH US RIA HALL Sun 27 Aug CHEF - COME DINE WITH US HIT & RUN - NICKY HAGER MANIFESTO 2083 COLE Tues 29 Aug SIRQUS ALFON - I AM SOMEBODY THAT BLOODY WOMAN Wed 30 Aug FEEL THE SPIRIT - ARS NOVA CHOIR SIRQUS ALFON - I AM SOMEBODY THAT BLOODY WOMAN Thurs 31 Aug THAT BLOODY WOMAN SAL VALENTINE & THE BABYSHAKES VELVET ANATOMY OF THE PIANO MISS JEAN BATTEN UNDERNEATH Fri 1 Sep THE BLISTERED FINGERS ANATOMY OF THE PIANO SAM EGLI & SONIC DELUSION UNDERNEATH VELVET MISS JEAN BATTEN SAL VALENTINE & THE BABYSHAKES VELVET Sat 2 Sep GONEVILLE - NICK BOLLINGER HOW TO HAVE A BEER - ALICE GALLETLY VELVET PERHAPS PERHAPS... QUIZAS THAT BLOODY WOMAN VELVET STARMAN TSB COMMUNITY TRUST - THE PEOPLE’S

Sun 3 Sep

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Cricket Pitch, Fillis St

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