Platform Arts Festival
Welcome to the Platform Arts Festival
As a University-wide festival, Platform offers a unique and enriched experience of the arts. It is a chance for audiences to see the next generation of artists and performers working alongside our world-class staff to create a dynamic 11 day extravaganza of art, lectures, theatre, music and film.
News and Features
18 May 2010
Flamenco and rugby combine in Talkfest
Flamenco, rugby, love and the cartoon history of religion in New Zealand will all be explored in a series of public talks being given by academics from the University of Canterbury’s College of Arts this month.
17 May 2010
Debut for new musical compositions
The Silencio Ensemble takes the stage once again, showing that contemporary music is alive and kicking in Canterbury.
14 May 2010
German pianist to perform for Christchurch audiences
Internationally acclaimed pianist, University of Canterbury Professor Michael Endres, will present two lecture recitals during the University’s biennial arts festival Platform this month.
13 May 2010
Hearty song and fare for Christchurch audiences
Christchurch concert-goers are in for a feast of hearty food, music and verse from 19th century England during the University of Canterbury’s Platform arts festival.
12 May 2010
Devil of a tale
The tale of a man who sells his soul to the Devil will be told in the Free Theatre’s production of the Elizabethan play Doctor Faustus.