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What's On in the Arts in Central Otago - May

Pint Sized Plays. Melanie and David Cantwell as Grace and Kel in 'Grace Finds Kel'.

Happening this weekend in Queenstown and Bannockburn is Pint-Sized Plays - live short-format theatre performed in pubs or small venues featuring a small cast, and using minimal set, props and tech support. The plays are submissions to an international playwriting competition and the audience gets to vote for their preferred script, with the winner being announced on the final night. Remarkable Theatre is thrilled to be bringing the nine finalist scripts to life over three nights in Queenstown and one in Cromwell. Grab yourself some mates and a pint and enjoy the show! Each performance starts at 7.00pm and includes two intermissions - one halfway through and another after the last play while the audience votes are counted. Make sure you get along and support local theatre. ​

ACE '22 Exhibition

ACE '22 happened over the Easter break in Cromwell. Exhibition organiser Victoria Dawes said, 'It was a great privilege to be able to work and learn from so many members of Cromwell’s creative community throughout the process of organising the ACE ’22 exhibition. I was especially delighted to work with multiple artists that have never exhibited their work before. Congratulations to the Award Winners: OCTA Gallery Award - Howard Krieg for his comic illustrations. Best in Show - Jo Ryan for her hand-woven wool scarves. Highly Commended - Andrew Bride, Aimee Bunnage and Grace Naylor. A huge thank you to PKay Maracin who worked tirelessly in all aspects of the exhibition, and to the Arts Central board for hosting the exhibition.' It is exciting to see new initiatives such as the ACE '22 turn out to be a great success and we look forward to revisiting this next year. 

Scroll down to see more of 'What's On in the Arts in Central Otago' in May. 

What's On

Artsenta - Creative Wellbeing Programme in Central Otago

Artsenta - Creative Wellbeing Programme in Central Otago

Thu, 10 February 2022 - Sat, 31 December 2022 @ Expressions of Interest

This programme provides weekly Creative Wellbeing Sessions in Alexandra, Cromwell and …

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Central Cinema - Coming up

Central Cinema - Coming up

Thu, 24 March 2022 - Thu, 30 June 2022 @ Daily.

To see the best films in our cosy cinema in central Alexandra go to

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Eade Gallery - 'Reflections' by Gretl Barzotto

Eade Gallery - 'Reflections' by Gretl Barzotto

Sat, 2 April 2022 - Tue, 31 May 2022 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

REFLECTIONS is a collection of curated works made over the last 12 months …

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Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Mon, 4 April 2022 - Sun, 31 July 2022 @ Daily.

This lovely boutique cinema in Clyde offers a fine selection of up-to-date screenings in …

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Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

Mon, 4 April 2022 - Thu, 30 June 2022

Showing movies since 1897, the Roxburgh Cinema is one of the longest-running cinemas in …

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Artbay Gallery Exclusive - 'Poptic; by Tim Christie

Artbay Gallery Exclusive - 'Poptic; by Tim Christie

Fri, 15 April 2022 - Fri, 27 May 2022 @ 11am - 5pm, 7days

Tim is a New Zealand based designer and artist. 

He has developed some of New …

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Hullabaloo Art Space -  'Beauty over Time' by Jennifer Hay and Kristin O'Sullivan Peren.

Hullabaloo Art Space - 'Beauty over Time' by Jennifer Hay and Kristin O'Sullivan Peren.

Sun, 24 April 2022 - Sat, 14 May 2022 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

This exhibition by Hullabaloo artist Jennifer Hay and invited artist Kristin …

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Alexandra Community Arts Council - Arts Scholarship

Alexandra Community Arts Council - Arts Scholarship

Wed, 27 April 2022 - Tue, 10 May 2022 @ Applications close 10th May

Applications are now open for an Arts and Crafts Scholarship of up to $1000 for people …

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Black Rabbit Cafe - Show Series. Escapes by Martin Anderson

Black Rabbit Cafe - Show Series. Escapes by Martin Anderson

Thu, 5 May 2022 - Thu, 30 June 2022 @ Daily.

Escapes’ by Martin Anderson.
Photographing the unusual in regular scenes is the …

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Remarkable Theatre - Pint Sized Plays 2022, Queenstown and Bannockburn

Remarkable Theatre - Pint Sized Plays 2022, Queenstown and Bannockburn

Thu, 5 May 2022 - Sun, 8 May 2022 @ Daily

Remarkable Theatre is thrilled to be performing the short-listed finalist scripts from …

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Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - 'Art Collecting 101'.

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - 'Art Collecting 101'.

Sat, 7 May 2022 @ 5pm - 7pm

Join art consultant Hamish Coney and Starkwhite's Kelly Carmichael for a fun and …

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Central Cinema, Met Opera -  Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky)

Central Cinema, Met Opera - Boris Godunov (Mussorgsky)

Tue, 10 May 2022 @ 2pm

Bass René Pape, the world’s reigning Boris, reprises his tremendous …

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Clyde Theatre Group - 'Drifting' by Jo Denver.

Clyde Theatre Group - 'Drifting' by Jo Denver.

Thu, 12 May 2022 - Sat, 14 May 2022 @ 7.30pm daily

Clyde Theatre Group's show this year is "Drifting" by Jo Denver.

The show revolves around …

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Adam Hattaway And Tess Liautaud - Autumn Tour. Ophir.

Adam Hattaway And Tess Liautaud - Autumn Tour. Ophir.

Sat, 14 May 2022 @ Doors open 7pm

Whirlwind Productions Presents
A Tiny Room Concert!

Otautahi's Adam Hattaway and …

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Arts Central - Kinga Krupa

Arts Central - Kinga Krupa

Sun, 15 May 2022 @ 3pm

Kinga is a classical pianist originally from Poland, currently living in Queenstown. She …

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Artbay Gallery Exclusive - 'Fresh Pours', Sally Bulling.

Artbay Gallery Exclusive - 'Fresh Pours', Sally Bulling.

Mon, 16 May 2022 - Wed, 1 June 2022 @ 11am - 5pm, 7days

New Zealand-based painter Sally Bulling’s abstract works evoke an infinite energy.

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Arts on Tour NZ - 'Albi and the Wolves', Cromwell.

Arts on Tour NZ - 'Albi and the Wolves', Cromwell.

Fri, 20 May 2022 @ 7.30-pm

“They carry the folk label but this is folk that someone has tinkered with under …

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Arts on Tour NZ - 'Albi and the Wolves', Arrowtown

Arts on Tour NZ - 'Albi and the Wolves', Arrowtown

Sat, 21 May 2022 @ Doors open 7pm

“They carry the folk label but this is folk that someone has tinkered with under …

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Central Cinema, Met Opera - Fire Shut Up In My Bones (Blanchard)

Central Cinema, Met Opera - Fire Shut Up In My Bones (Blanchard)

Tue, 24 May 2022 @ 2pm

Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Grammy Award–winning …

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