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Wellington Fringe Festival 2019
OPIUM entertainment Meander On
Media Release
Local dance show to start Fringe off on a high note
Opium Entertainment will kick off NZ Fridge 2019 with a bang when it presents an all-Wellington, all-female cast in Meander On – a modern dance theatre show that celebrates the power of being unashamedly her.
Meander On is produced by Opium Entertainment director, Hannah Dellow, and is written, choreographed, and performed by Wellington
artists and top Wellington entertainment industry professionals.
Combining original music, storytelling, and modern dance, the show takes its audience on a journey inspired by the
phases of the moon. This modern-day legend follows the story of 11 sisters experiencing the power of the lunar cycle.
"The sisters journey through the cycle and learn that, behind the chaos, a higher purpose guides them on" says co-writer, Manoa Teaiwa.
Artist and co-writer; Te Kahureremoa Taumata performs as Ladyfruit and adorns the show with original melodies and
twists. "Meander On is about empowered women, and powerful women create legends" she says.
Meander On is a sequel to Opium Entertainment's first show, Meander, which sold out three performances at Te Auaha in Dixon Street in August 2018. Meander was an uplifting, modern dance interpretation of the process of healing from trauma, and received standing ovations at
every performance.
"Meander proved that audiences will come out and support local professional talent. Meander On takes the narrative on to
celebrate the power of being women. Meander On will give more Wellingtonians a chance to experience the work of
professional choreographers and performers who are based here in Wellington, and show that we don't have to look outside
Wellington for world-class entertainment" says Hannah Dellow. "All Wellington performers and artists need is an organising force, and that's what Opium Entertainment is setting out to
be.".
"The show is danced-focused, with an added layer of storytelling that gives it structure and progression. It’s more than
just a dance show." says Hannah.
Meander On will be performed at Te Auaha in Dixon Street on 1, 2, and 3 March with evening performances on all three nights, and
matinees at 2pm on Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March.
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Background
Opium Entertainment is Wellington's newest professional arts company. It has been set up by Hannah Dellow to entertain
Wellington with shows and events that delight audiences, provide paid work for Wellington performers, and as a platform to foster collaboration between artists from different disciplines.
Most professional entertainment opportunities in New Zealand are currently in Auckland. Opium hopes to provide a
much-needed boost to the Wellington arts and entertainment community, and give Wellington audiences new options for
great entertainment experiences.
Tickets for Meander On are sold at www.fringe.co.nz
Duration 50 minutes
Location Te Auaha, 65 Dixon Street, Wellington
Friday 1 March – 8:00PM
Saturday 2 March – 2:00Pm & 8:00PM
Sunday 3 March – 2:00PM & 8:00PM
Price General Admission $25.00 Concession$18.00
Fringe Addict $17.50 Group 10+ $20.00
Suitable for all ages. Wheelchair access available.
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