Pick of the Fringe Winners
Pick of the Fringe Winners
Pick of
the Fringe (POF) returns to Downstage for two weeks from
18-27 March. A team of four judges from Downstage attended
over 88 performances and selected two remarkably different
shows: Back/words and Wannabe
“Pick
of the Fringe demonstrates how original, innovative and
creative our artists are” says Downstage Director,
Hilary Beaton. “This is the third season of POF which
provides emerging artists with another means of profiling
their talent and bridges the gap between working on the
fringe and performing centre stage.”
Back/words is remarkable for its poignant
content and innovative presentation. The company combined
interviews with Wellingtonians of all ages and backgrounds
in a compelling piece of storytelling. The actors listen to
IPods throughout the show to accurately portray every
nuance, breath, stutter, quirk and vocal pattern so the
audience can immediately connect to the real person.
At 9 pm break out your dance moves because
Wannabe is a glorious throwback to the Boy Bands of
the 90s - the white shirts in the wind, screaming fans, the
tunes, the dance moves, and the hair. Guy Langford comments
on being selected for Pick of the Fringe: “We
are honoured, delighted and excited. It’s great having the
opportunity to restage Wannabe again so
soon”
Pick of the
Fringe
Dates: 18-27 MAR
Times: 7pm
Back/words and 9pm Wannabe
Prices: See
both shows for $40, or $20 to $25 per show.
Meet the
Artists: Tue 22 Mar
ends