The third Festival of Colour is well and truly underway with packed houses and delighted audiences. The world premiere of Finders Keepers; the stunning new work by Raewyn Hill, played to a full house and mesmerized the audience with the emotional dynamics of a mother and child battling with a father's controlling obsession with a caged songbird. The dance was both mesmerizing and evocative, leaving a lasting impression.

'The work had massive emotional power' said festival director Philip Tremewan. There is one more opportunity to see Finders Keepers at the Clyde War Memorial Hall at 7pm on Thursday 30 April. Book now on (03) 443 4178 or at the Lake Wanaka Centre box office.

Helen Medlyn played to a full house in the Infinity Crystal Palace with her 'one man' show Hell Man and wowed the audience with her versatility.

Down the road in Luggate, Ana and Fabio Robles rocked the hall with the NZ Army Band. The Tango dancers and Army Dance band had all the audience on their feet. You can catch them in Tarras tonight (29th) and Clyde on Friday.

What's On Today

• You can hear environmentalist Bill McKibben talk about the effects of global warming at 10.30am with Gareth Renowden and at 2.30pm as a solo talk. Both in the Infinity Crystal Palace for $5 on the door.
• There are tickets left for Strange Resting Places in the Wanaka Masonic Lodge at 9pm - the 6pm show is sold out. This wonderful play will make you laugh and cry!
• The New Zealand Army Band and Tango Dancers Ana and Fabio Robles will wow you in Tarras. There are still a few tickets left - be prepared to get up and dance!
• Wild South - various screenings all day at Cinema Paradiso - check out www.festivalofcolour.so.nz for the full programme.
• Mamaku Project at the Infinity Crystal Palace at 8pm is sold out