12:40 Palmerston North's cultural precinct
Palmerston
North is the latest region wanting to turn itself into a cultural hub, starting
with developing a cultural precinct. We find out why its City Council is happy
to invest in its artists.
12:50 The Juniper Passion
Waikato composer Michael Williams and librettist John
Davies make history with the international launch of their new opera The
Juniper Passion, an opera about the Battle of Monte Cassino that's been invited
to be performed in Cassino.
1:00 At the Movies
Turning the board-game Battleship into a Hollywood movie
was hard enough without having to squeeze in pop star Rihanna. Simon Morris
also talks to Mon Leather of Out Takes, the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival,
about this year's line-up.
1:30 Listener's Pick
This week's Listener's Pick is a painting by Gordon
Walters, the choice of designer/writer Michael Smythe.
1:35 Peter Hayden
We profile Dunedin-based actor and the voice of many New
Zealand nature documentaries, Peter Hayden. He talks about his early years on
stage and in TV, and his life-long concern for this country's endangered
wildlife.
1:50 Angels and Aristocrats
Angels and Aristocrats is a new exhibition of Early
European Art that is about to tour the country, based on Mary Kisler's book of
the same name. It's made up of paintings from galleries around the country and
the starting point is the Dunedin Art Gallery.
2:00 The Laugh Track
Irish comedy group Dead Cat Bounce.
2:25 Political theatre
John Smythe reflects on the resurgence of political
theatre productions in the Capital and reviews the latest one, based on Nicky
Hager's book Other People's Wars.
2:30 Writers: Gigi Fenster and Paula Green
New novelist
South African-Kiwi Gigi Fenster talks about The Intentions Book; while
experienced poet and anthologist Paula Green explains how she selected 150 New
Zealand love poems, dating back to the early 20th century, for Dear Heart.
2:50 Deadly Ponies
Deer skin, ostrich and goat fur are the materials of
choice for Liam Bowden, creator of New Zealand accessories label Deadly Ponies.
His edgy, covetable collections have caught the eye of fashionistas everywhere.
Sonia Sly meets up with Liam at his Auckland studio.
3:00 The Drama Hour
The eagerly awaited first part of Gary Henderson's new
drama, News Bomb; a very quirky, musical drama from the multi-talented Moana
Ete; and the third episode of Skin Writing.
For more information and images visit the Arts on Sunday
web page: http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/artsonsunday
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