Arts Festival Season Part II

Some of the talent showcasing in New Zealand during festivals and entertainment coming up:

Downstage Theatre – Strike

This energetic show starts at Downstage on Friday 5^th August 

Direct from performing at the Taiwan International Percussion Convention, Strike’s most acclaimed show fuses power, lyricism and skill into an exhilarating musical experience like no other.

Founded in 1993, Strike is a high energy drumming group made up of New Zealand's most outstanding percussionists, specialising in movement-based, choreographed percussion.

www.downstage.co.nz

NZ Film Festival

Drive

As mentioned in our earlier post about the NZ Film Festival there are plenty of films to choose from for all ages.

If you prefer not to search the choice of films online, then you can pick up a catalogue from the Visitor Centre, Civic Square, or at any of the theatres viewing the Festival films.

The Tree of Life is the winner of the Palme d'Or award starring Brad Pitt, but has now sold out in Wellington.

The brilliant Ryan Gosling stars in Drive on the closing night (14^th August).

“Hollywood reclaims the Embassy screen in style with our Closing Night screening of the film that took the Best Director’s laurels at Cannes this year.”

www.nzff.co.nz

Dancing Delights

Based on Nesta Ngoi Carwell-Cooke, a talented early 20th century Wellington dancer and dance teacher, this exhibition celebrates Wellington’s dance scene of the First World War and the present and features Nesta's collection of photographs, scrapbooks and original costume designs. Juxtaposing these archive images are Karen Walker’s contemporary designs for the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Stravinsky Selection – Satisfied with Great Success.

http://www.museumofwellington.co.nz/museum-of-wellington-city-and-sea/what-s-on/

7^th August 2.00pm A Chance to Dance with Tarrant Dance Studios - Wearing an historical pageant of different practice clothing, young dancers show a ballet class and the transition to performance that takes place. Directed by Deirdre Tarrant, with an interactive element – there will be a chance for young audience members to join in.  Open to all ages. Free entry.

NZ International Arts Festival

On during 24^th February 212 to 18^th March 2012

There is something for everyone: Opera, Modern Dance, Circus Performers and Literaries to name a few.

www.festival.co.nz

Next post will be covering some of the mouth watering food festivals coming up this month, stay tuned.