Six60 scholarship recipients announced
Wednesday 24 August 2022
Four musically talented University of Otago students have been selected as the recipients of the Six60 Scholarships for 2023.
‘Crazy academic journey’ an empowering experience
Tuesday 23 August 2022
Lovely Luafitu has overcome “many challenges” on her way to graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce.
Ones to Watch: Jake Callender
Tuesday 16 August 2022
Following their performance dreams is Bachelor of Arts (Theatre and Dance) graduand Jake Callender who took a less direct path to his chosen field.
“Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and stand out.”
Tuesday 16 August 2022
The Bachelor of Performing Arts graduand is ready to cross the stage this month to collect his degree.
Lunchtime Theatre returns
Wednesday 10 August 2022
Lunchtime Theatre is back and students are “chomping at the bit” to tread the boards once again.
Capping Show theme expected to be a hit
Monday 11 July 2022
It may be the longest running student revue in the world, but the creators of Otago University’s Capping Show are not running out of ideas yet.
Students take the lead in dark comedy vaudeville
Monday 11 July 2022
Who says jazz, murder and education can’t go hand in hand?
Mozart Fellow pens opera 'The Strangest of Angels'
Monday 27 June 2022
A 'harrowing, compelling' opera referencing Janet Frame's time at Seacliff Mental Hospital will be performed in Dunedin in October.
Ones to Watch: Samuel Leaper
Tuesday 21 June 2022
The third-year Bachelor of Music student has had a busy year between studying, sound engineering, working with his band Black-Sale House and even taking on his first Musical Director role.
A passion for music, law and international travel
Monday 20 June 2022
An international travel scholarship is helping Otago alumna Ihlara McIndoe head to McGill University in Montreal to pursue her master’s in music.
Otago takes centre stage for Lexus Song Quest semi-finals
Tuesday 24 May 2022
Congratulations to Otago alumnus Ridge Ponini and current student Sarah Hubbard for reaching the semi-finals of the Lexus Song Quest.
Ones to Watch: Brent Caldwell
Thursday 17 February 2022
Some of the greatest actors to cross our screens had long careers in other industries before pursuing their cinematic dreams. With an ever-growing number of careers one person can have in a lifetime, it makes sense to switch it up every now and then.
Shakespeare but make it Kiwi
Thursday 17 February 2022
It’s lights, costumes, action - but not as we know it for the cast of this year’s Summer Shakespeare.
Inaugural Six60 Scholars announced
Monday 15 November 2021
Four University of Otago students with a passion for music have been selected for the opportunity of a lifetime as part of a new partnership with one of New Zealand’s most well-known music groups.
Strong female characters
Wednesday 16 June 2021
What do you get when you cross the woman on the ten dollar note and punk rock? A musical of course.
A young rapper with a message to inspire
Tuesday 27 April 2021
Tane Mercer is not just any performer. With a story of resilience and a passion for encouraging other young people he is already making waves in the world of rap music.
Beethoven's Big Bash – Wednesday 14 April
Thursday 22 April 2021
Dunedin's town hall filled with the music of Beethoven last Wednesday evening with many of Dunedin’s amateur musicians revelling in the chance to perform alongside the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Peter Adams.
From cult classic to Dunedin stage
Friday 16 April 2021
The final curtain call is just moments away for a group of performers bringing a popular Broadway show to the local stage.
