Day: February 10, 2015

February is the Rialto Channel’s Month of Sin and on Saturday 28 February they will premiere Lars Von Trier shocking two part sexual epic Nymph()maniac. Metro’s Most Exciting Playwright Sam Brooks took at a look at this must see dark comedy. Two decades into his career and there’s still nobody like Lars Von Trier. There […]

An early start to the week with a night at the theatre. Girl on the Corner is on at The Basement Theatre and pulled an enthusiastic crowd, the show follows the story of Shalimar the infamous call girl collected one night by Eddie Murphy. For more information check out Auckland Pride Festivals’ website. Photos | Evan […]

A pleasant night of conversation & poetry kicked off the literary side of the Pride Festival. A group of enthusiasts gathered & were treated to a collection of poetry, well delivered & well received, some with a message, some for pleasure. Photos | Evan Donnelly Mon 09 Feb

The former Labour MP and GLBT rights champion is recovering in a New York hospital after undergoing open heart surgery. Charles Chauvel is currently recovering from open heart surgery at New York’s St Luke’s Roosevelt hospital. Chauvel posted on his Fagebook page saying “My cardiologist told me just before Xmas that my congenital heart murmur and […]

The Wild Blue Yonder is a gay-themed NZ play written in the late 90s that will finally make it’s stage debut this Pride at Garnet Station’s Tiny Theatre. Just in time for our proudest month of the year, comes a kiwi play whose gay protagonist, Martin, has been bitten by the Dusty (Springfield) bug. Set […]

Rufus Wainwright caught up with express to discuss his up and coming visit to NZ to play Womad, his wild party days and happy family life. Hi Rufus, how are you? I’m good. My feet are cold. Where abouts are you? I’m in New York. It’s freezing – and I’m excited to come to your […]