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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EventWatching Paint Dry
Wed, 28 Feb - Sat, 3 Mar 2018
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland
This intriguing and wacky show will have you literally watching paint dry.
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EventChef Masters
Wed, 28 Feb - Fri, 2 Mar 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Will you be the next Chef Masters champion?
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EventCaesar's Rome: Hands-On Living History Experience
Tue, 20 Feb - Sat, 3 Mar 2018
The Roman Temple, Grafton
Step back in time with a tactile Roman experience.
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EventThe Polar Bear Chronicles
Thu, 22 Feb - Fri, 23 Feb 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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EventMackenzie's Daughters
Tue, 24 Jul - Sat, 28 Jul 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
The creative geniuses behind Snort bring you a brand new improv parody.
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EventCool Behaviour
Thu, 22 Feb - Sat, 24 Feb 2018
Q Theatre - Vault, Auckland
A wonderfully bizarre sketch outlining what it means to be 'cool'.
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EventThe Bright Lights of Taihape
Thu, 1 Mar - Fri, 2 Mar 2018
Dogs Bollix, Auckland
Imagine a Taihape without gumboots.
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Event1:1s at the Basement
Tue, 20 Feb - Sun, 4 Mar 2018
Basement Theatre, Auckland
Live performance, just for you.