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Pathos, punchlines, and one purple puppet - 201 | Regional News

Pathos, punchlines, and one purple puppet

After puppeteering a colossal career in stand-up comedy, Randy Feltface is bringing his latest show Feltopia to Wellington.

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Floral fixation - 201 | Regional News

Floral fixation

Independent Arrowtown singer-songwriter Sofia Machray has just released Language of Flowers, an EP as unpredictable, delicate, and bold as a rose that grew from a crack in the concrete.

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The human spirit shines through - 201 | Regional News

The human spirit shines through

The Parkin Drawing Prize, on at the Academy Galleries until the 3rd of September, showcases New Zealand excellence and innovation in drawing in all its forms, processes, materials, and ideas.

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Raucous caucus  - 201 | Regional News

Raucous caucus

At Circa Theatre right now, actors are bringing over 20 New Zealand politicians to party on a stage resembling a grownup playground. That’s right: Public Service Announcements is back, baby.

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Into the light – ki te marama - 201 | Regional News

Into the light – ki te marama

Urban Art Foundation creative director Andrew Hagen has had a long and successful career in music, film, and now the arts! He tells us about Urban Art Foundation’s newest venture with Parliament TV, bringing art to screens across Aotearoa.

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Expect the unexpected - 201 | Regional News

Expect the unexpected

Come support Wellington’s freshest comedians as they compete in the Wellington RAW Comedy Quest Final for the title of Wellington champion and a spot in the national finals in Auckland.

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