2009 Festival Programme

Enjoy these world premieres in theatre, dance and music:

Dave Armstrong's new comedy Le Sud where the South Island has been successfully colonized by the French and is leisured, wine-loving and wealthy - unlike the North!

Mike Nock's new piano work Southern Suite based on the southern landscape and played by Michael Houstoun and Diedre Irons.

Grahame Sydney's first documentary Dreaming of El Dorado: The Old Dunstan Road - Central Otago's iconic artist takes up the video camera as his paint brush.

Raewyn Hill's stylish new dance work Finders Keepers, which takes the caged songbirds of Hong Kong as its starting point

Enjoy full cafe service from Red Lemon Catering available in the Infinity Crystal Palace and join the discussion and debate of Aspiring Conversations as speakers delve into global warming, the arts and war.

Enjoy shows at our Wanaka venues but also head out to community halls for the touring programme that goes to Arrowtown, Clyde, Glenorchy, Hawea, Luggate, Tarras and Bannockburn.

You will find much to delight, intrigue and laugh at, in our jam-packed programme. Six days of music, theatre, dance, debate and art.

Check out our new late night club in the Infinity Crystal Palace, the wildlife and environmental film programme from WildSouth, the four artists exploring markers on the land and the garden tour.

There is bound to be something for everyone. Be inspired...Be astounded...Be in Wanaka...Be there.

Car parking for disabled

Facilities for the disabled are available at each of the venues, please look out for the special parking areas and ask the front of house staff if you need assistance.

How to book

To book tickets online use the book tickets link next to each performance. Alternatively you can phone the ticket line 03 443 4178, visit the i-SITE Log Cabin in Wanaka to buy tickets in person, or send in a booking form (p.37 of the 2009 programme) with a cheque or credit card details.

Request a programme

If you would like a programme, please email us with your full postal address including a post code.

Booking conditions

All tickets are general admission. If a show is cancelled the ticket price will be refunded only if the ticket is returned to the booking office by 15 May 2009. Transaction fees are not refundable. Visa and Mastercard credit cards accepted. There is an additional fee of $10 to courier your tickets.

Please see our full terms and conditions before purchasing a ticket.