CREATING THE WORLD OF THE MAGIC FLUTE

Mozart's The Magic Flute is one of the most popular operas in the world, but Komische Oper Berlin's magical production is like none you will have ever seen before.

Alongside the stunning vocal talents of the Berlin opera house chorus and soloists is glorious animation created by innovative British theatre group 1927.

1927 animator Paul Barritt talked to RNZ Concert about bringing the enchanted world to life ... and he lets us in on a few secrets!

Image: Iko Freese / drama-berlin.de

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SCULPTURAL INSPIRATION FOR DANCE

Ross McCormack and Muscle Mouth's powerful new work As It Stands takes inspiration from monumental creations including those of iconic American sculptor Richard Serra.

The dancers and crew visited Gibbs Farm to come face to face with Serra's awe-inspiring sculptural work Te Tuhirangi Contour.

Commissioned by Auckland Arts Festival, As It Stands has its world premiere in 8-10 March at ASB Waterfront Theatre.

Videography: Jason Wright

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LEADING THE CIRCUS WORLD

What makes Australian circus unique? An unadorned, gritty, unpretentious quality, and a great sense of humour. Gravity & Other Myths are at the top of their game and bringing their acrobatic marvel Backbone to the Festival.

Founding members of Gravity & Other Myths, Jascha Boyce and Lachlan Binns, talked to The Guardian about how a group of friends became one of the hottest young circus companies in the world.

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DAILY GUIDE ON THE STREETS

Our handy Festival Daily Guide is out to help you plan your Festival journey. You'll find them in cafes and at venues around Auckland.

AUCKLAND FRINGE FESTIVAL

We're just two weeks from opening night, but already there's Festival fun in Auckland with Auckland Fringe opening this week and taking place across the city.