In this thoughtful, funny, and hugely entertaining work, three cardinals perform an elaborate puppet show depicting the most recognisable tales from the Bible. Fans of inventive theatre will love this visual feast by Stan’s Cafe who are known internationally for being artistic trailblazers. The Cardinals considers the various meanings of belief in a wry and insightful theatrical work that gracefully provokes without offending.

Rising is a compelling performance by award-winning dancer Aakash Odedra. Dubbed as the rising new sensation in South Asian Dance, Odedra is one of the most exciting young contemporary dancers and choreographers working in the UK. In Rising he performs solo work by three legendary choreographers, Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Russell Maliphant, as well as new work of his own. These beautiful and diverse dance pieces showcase Odedra’s astonishing and breathtaking talent.

Ten Days is celebrating with our festival partner Jansz by offering 1 FREE bottle of sparkling when you purchase 4 tickets to any eligible Tasmanian International Arts Festival performance. Simply come into the Ten Days Box Office, located at 71 Murray Street Hobart, mention this offer when you book your tickets and collect your sparkling treat from Jansz* (see end of email for offer details).

Be quick! We only have 20 bottles of the best Tassie bubbly to give away so this offer is strictly first in, best dressed. Offer closes Tuesday 10 March 2014, or until we run out of Jansz!

Live actors, musicians and a sound artist bring cult cinema to life in a fusion of performance and film that will have audiences screaming in fear and shrieking with laughter! Before The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, there was Dementia 13, Francis Ford Coppola’s 1963 gothic horror debut. In this thrilling experience, New Zealand’s Live Live Cinema perform on stage as the film screens above them, with every creeping footstep and murderous axe blow recreated live. This is better than the movies, this is cinema in 4-D!

Experience the anguish of Hamlet, de los Andes, and the passion of South America in this Bolivian production by world-renowned theatre company, Teatro de los Andes. The culture and music of Bolivia explode onto the stage in this powerful evening of contemporary theatre; dynamic and fascinating. This is a Tasmanian exclusive and Hamlet as you have never seen it before.

Performed in Spanish with English surtitles, this wonderful production is sure to be a festival highlight.

Ten Days has your entertainment covered when the Spiegeltent returns to Hobart’s waterfront from 5 - 29 March. More than 150 international, national and Tasmanian performers are set to delight you with a dazzling array of comedy, cabaret, cirus, music and family events. Don’t miss the free Opening Night Extravaganza on Thursday 5 March! Catch up with friends, have a bite to eat in the delectable Outdoor Lounge and enjoy the entertainment. Try your luck at the spinning Spiegel Wheel for your chance to win tickets to Tasmanian International Arts Festival and Spiegeltent shows. Book your Spiegeltent tickets here.

The cheap seats are on us! Show the driver your ticket to any Tasmanian International Arts Festival or Spiegeltent performance and cut the cost of your bus fare to just $2. Offer valid from 5 - 29 March on all Hobart Metro routes. This is a great excuse to leave your car at home and take a bus to and from the venue. Visit our friends at Metro to plan your trip.

Also, keep an eye out for our traffic-stopping bus backs that will be making your commute more fun!