Arts Festival 2012

Festival critics choose favourites

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Arts festival critics have revealed their favourite show - breaking away from the mainstream ''big'' acts and praising those less-expected.

Wizard's take on Arts Fest 2012

ian mckellen From Ian McKellen to Kerry Prendergast,we asked five Festival enthusiasts to give us their highs and lows.

Tiki Taane looking forward

tiki taane Tiki Taane is paring back his music for an acoustic set in the TelstraClear Festival Club tonight. But don't worry, he's still rock'n'roll, writes Sophie Speer.

In heaven and earth

galileo Science and music collide in one of The New Zealand International Arts Festival's final large productions. But Tom Hunt finds the collison harks back to a time of the polymath who inspired the project.

Ideal mix of tunes and wit

uku str REVIEW: Had it not been for the need to vacate the venue to allow Cantina to set up I have no doubt we would have all been quite happy to keep this duo until midnight, such was the camaraderie between audience and performers.

Readers' Choice: Theatre

Dominion Post Readers Choice Logo Vote for your favourite shows at the Arts Festival in The Dominion Post Readers' Choice Awards.

Readers' Choice: Dance

Vote for your favourite dance at the Arts Festival in The Dominion Post Readers' Choice Awards.

Readers' Choice: Music

Arts Festival: Readers' Choice, Your Vote

A moving musical portrait

shan str Irish accordionist Sharon Shannon won people over instantly with her charm and her playing.

Politicians, generals should see this play

War and Shakespeare are two themes running through this year's theatrical offerings at the International Arts Festival.

Infinite variety of sounds

Seeing and fleeing the world

A silent master, but show too long

Like his grandfather Charlie Chaplin before him, James Thierree is a master of expressing actions and emotions through the physicality of his body unaided by words.

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Will you be attending any Arts Festival shows this year?

Yes, this is my favourite time of year. The selection is amazing.

No. I love the arts, but can't make it to any shows.

No. Nothing really appeals.

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