Day: August 1, 2016
Makyla Curtis investigates the blurred lines between the physical and psychological in New Zealand Dance Company’s upcoming double bill, The Absurdity of Humanity. Here, humanity’s urge to split and ostracise the mind from the body, the urge to see the world in opposites, of the mind and the body, of good and evil, are played […]
Embrace the rainbow with Rialto Channel, Sky Channel 39! express’ resident film fanatic Simon Shin previews two accomplished queer films premiering in August, Maya Newell’s Gayby Baby and Timothy Conigrave’s Holding the Man. Gayby Baby Premieres Thursday 4 August, 8.30pm Being insightful and poignant, Gayby Baby offers inspiring gay parents and their children a […]
Oliver Hall speaks with British Comedian and Chatty Man host Alan Carr about bringing his live comedy to NZ for the first time, turning 40, and drinking heavily. Alan is initially bashful as I open our conversation by gushing about how talented I think he is, and how his previous tour Tooth Fairy is one […]
express enlists the help of Interior Designer James Peters to put his expert eye up to the stylish new development, Botanica Heritage Mt Eden. The city landscape is changing rapidly and contemporary architecture seldom sits well with its immediate environment. Today, there is a huge demand for new housing which has led architects and councils […]
Resident theatre expert Amanda Grace Leo is pumped for Auckland Theatre Company’s exciting line-up! With the huge success of That Bloody Woman, their upcoming shows boast a huge packaging of talent. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time is the highly anticipated Olivier […]
Kiwi drag star Ivanna Dr’nk thinks it’s about time we put a stop to misconceptions around drag. There are various misconceptions and unrealistic expectations that are thrust upon drag queens. We hear it often enough. Being a drag queen is all about the sequined outfits, extravagant wigs, and extravagant club lifestyles. The truth? Behind […]
Following a recent article published on The Guardian, express asked NZAF executive director Jason Myer’s if eliminating the spread of HIV in New Zealand by 2030 is “unrealistic.” The article reported that “38 million people are living with HIV with 17 million of whom are now on drugs that stop them transmitting the virus to others. But the […]
Those fighting epidemic say 2030 target is unrealistic as efforts to defeat it falter amid rising infection levels and drug resistance. Efforts to combat Aids in Africa are seriously faltering, with drugs beginning to lose their power, the number of infections rising and funding declining, raising the prospect of the epidemic once more spiralling out of […]