Welcome to Fringe 2010
What began 20 years ago as a handful of theatre shows at BATS Theatre has grown into a monster! A big, beautiful, sometimes weird and always deliciously creative monster, feeding on the passion of New Zealand's arts community to make three weeks of wonderment every year.
Over those years, bright talent of the ilk of Rhys Darby and Ben Hurley, Strike Percussion and Flight of the Conchords have gone on to international success, while thousands of people have enriched themselves and enthralled audiences by simply giving Fringe a go.
We are delighted Footnote Dance, a company that's been unwaveringly devoted to Fringe for 20 years, is participating in this year's NZIAF.
Footnote follows in the footsteps of other high profile New Zealand dance companies which have participated in the NZIAF. Fringe is proud of its association with the Footnote Dance Company and wishes it well in 2010.
From the staff at Fringe 2010–Zelda, Phil, Mary, Annie and Alison, and the Fringe Arts Trust Board - Miranda, Brooke, Charlotte, Philippa, Tony, Ezra, Alex, and Michael–a big thank you and happy birthday to everyone who has lived and breathed Fringe at some moment for the past 20 years. Viva La Fringe!
Whoops! We made a mistake in this year's Fringe programme. Our reference to Footnote Dance Company's involvement in the New Zealand International Arts Festival (NZIAF) was incorrect. Sorry!
Miranda Clayton
Chair
The Fringe Arts Trust
Artist feedback form
Well, we find ourselves at the end of the road. To all the artists involved in Fringe 10, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making this an amazing festival!
Please download this feedback form and let us know all about your experience with the festival. Get it in to us before 19 March 5pm and we will issue you a cheque for your $50 bond.
Any questions, please email welcome@fringe.co.nz or call 382-8015.
Kakano report form
For those productions who have received Kakano funding, it is compulsory that you fill in this report and return it to us by 19 March 5pm.
Fringe HQ
This year we are very excited that our Fringe HQ will be part of an installation street art project called ‘Urban Holiday' which is a collaboration by Gonwanda Productions and Manky Chops Gallery. Look out for this gorgeous funky 1960's mini Caravan and visit our friendly HQ staff and...more »
Featured Event
Irrepressible Urge
What would humanity be without stories? From childhood storybooks, to world changing news, religious texts and mindless blogs, stories are inescapable. Quite Sensible explores this irrepressible story-telling urge in a surreal, colourful, physical, playful and provocative devised work. Directed...more »
When: 22 – 25 February
Where: BATS Theatre
