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Fringe at Undercurrent

In February we are lucky enough to be hosting a number of Fringe acts at Undercurrent! 


Here is the program:



Takesie-Backsies

Dates: 18, 19, 27, 28 February 2026

Time: 7:00PM


Noah Levinson (US) brings his immersive storytelling style to Aotearoa in Takesie-Backsies, an original piece of absurd and darkly comic fiction. In 2024 he delighted audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his original story, "Of Course You Are, We All Are," lauded as "witty, wise, touching, [and] indelible" by Ashley Ramsden, author of The Storyteller's Way.


"Takesie-Backsies" is told in two parts with a brief intermission. The show:


Jordan Dimo lives with a debilitating fear of making major decisions. At each turn, he does everything within his power to keep all of his options on the table for as long as he possibly can, and only when the time to take one course of action or another is undeniably upon him and can not be deferred even a second longer, does he ever choose a path--and then, each time, immediately regrets it.


When Jordan stumbles upon an explosive secret at US Army Corps of Auctioneers, he is suddenly faced with the most impossible decision of all. In the balance hangs the fate of his impulsive older brother, the environmental activist on whom he harbors a hopeless crush, a Quixotic attorney, a megalomanaical colonel, the migratory ducks of North Carolina, and the entire international order. The only thing Jordan knows for sure is that whatever he decides, he'll regret it, immediately, and for the rest of his life.



Zeeva

Date: Friday 20th February 2026

Time: 7:00PM


Wellington based singer songwriter Zeeva debuts her first show of intimate folk/pop at this years Fringe. With her delicate lyrics, earworm melodies, and warm acoustic vibes, Zeeva invites you into a world of vulnerability, hope, and connection. 



Finding Love, After All

Dates: Thursday 26th February 2026

Time: 7:30PM


A Self-Love Letter


An evening of music and poetry reflecting on what self-love actually looks like, through the lens of dating and relationships. Cute moments (like childhood crushes) open the door to deeper conversations about finding a peaceful, accepting and understanding relationship with yourself. 


So basically, it’s like if you imagine advice on dating and how to navigate the complicated intricacies of love, but you find out that the intricacies you’re navigating are with yourself, your history, your wounds, and learning to accept your own flaws like you would with someone you are learning to love.


I’m joined on stage by two wildly talented friends. Ellie, a jazz trained singer for gorgeous duets and a Hannah on violin to make love songs soar. Hosted at The Undercurrent, the beautiful second-hand bookstore, expect a warm, cozy evening of heart-forward art.


Awards for previous show 'For My Family, And Yours'

- Most Promising Pacific Artist – Dunedin Fringe 2025

- Collective Catharsis Award – Hastings Fringe 2024



Here Comes the Fencing Act 1979!

Date: Friday 27th February 2026

Time: 9:00PM


Wellington chamber pop orchestra the Sven Olsens return to the Fringe with another sonic slice of life in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The 18-strong collective has spent the past 15 years recording over 100 songs about what makes people in this country tick. They are still none the wiser but now twice the poorer.


This band presents material others sensibly avoid. They've created an 'ear-worm' farm using topics as varied as: the Fencing Act 1979, ever-elusive Hasting's tagger Kron, Huka Falls' boogie boarding dare devil Dr. Bubbles, the perils of kung fu dancing on top of chicken restaurants and the influence of 19th century painting on the hangovers of local librarians.


The Svens will sing 70 mins worth of material from their endless 'magnum 'opeless'. This show will be a celebration of national quirks, perks and potholes, baffling and fascinating in equal measure, gloriously short and to the point. There'll be strings, choir and a band. There'll be a multimedia extravaganza. There'll be merch. And there'll be you. This Svens' motto is 'one last shot at obscurity'. This is your chance to prove them wrong.

 
 
 

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