Ten Picks for the 2018 Auckland Fringe Festival
Including a show with cats, modern dance about polar bears and literally watching paint dry.
Auckland's wackiest, wildest arts festival is back for 2018 with an interesting and totally bonkers lineup of performances on offer. Since the festival only runs for two weeks, we've compiled ten Auckland Fringe Festival picks to assist with the challenging selection process. Historically 35 percent of the events are free or koha — so it won't be too harsh on the old wallet. From cat shows to modern dance about polar bears and literally watching paint dry, your social schedule is due to be jam-packed with culture, entertainment and the outlandish work of Auckland's most talented performers.
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Watching Paint Dry
Wednesday, February 28 - Saturday, March 3, 2018
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland
This intriguing and wacky show will have you literally watching paint dry.
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Chef Masters
Wednesday, February 28 - Friday, March 2, 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Will you be the next Chef Masters champion?
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Caesar's Rome: Hands-On Living History Experience
Tuesday, February 20 - Saturday, March 3, 2018
The Roman Temple, Grafton
Step back in time with a tactile Roman experience.
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The Polar Bear Chronicles
Thursday, February 22 - Friday, February 23, 2018
Studio One Toi Tu, Auckland
A look at the lives of enclosure animals through expressive contemporary dance, movement and comedy.
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Mackenzie's Daughters
Tuesday, July 24 - Saturday, July 28, 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
The creative geniuses behind Snort bring you a brand new improv parody.
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Cool Behaviour
Thursday, February 22 - Saturday, February 24, 2018
Q Theatre - Vault, Auckland
A wonderfully bizarre sketch outlining what it means to be 'cool'.
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The Bright Lights of Taihape
Thursday, March 1 - Friday, March 2, 2018
Dogs Bollix, Auckland
Imagine a Taihape without gumboots.
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1:1s at the Basement
Tuesday, February 20 - Sunday, March 4, 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Live performance, just for you.