Category: Arts & Culture
Netflix’s hit drama Baby Reindeer achieved major success at the Golden Globes on Sunday (5 January), with creator Richard Gadd and co-star Jessica Gunning taking home awards. The series also won Best Limited TV Series, adding to its growing list of accolades. The dark comedy, inspired by Gadd’s real-life experiences, delves into the harrowing story […]
The ‘Queen of Ireland,’ & accidental activist Panti Bliss, is heading to New Zealand this summer as part of the Auckland Pride Festival, bringing her smash-hit comedy show If These Wigs Could Talk to eager audiences. At 56, the legendary drag performer, activist, and entertainer reflects on a life filled with outrageous adventures, unexpected activism, and […]
The highly anticipated musical adaptation Wicked has faced turbulence in Kuwait, where it was abruptly pulled from cinema listings just a day before its scheduled premiere. While Kuwait’s Information Ministry has yet to release an official statement, local media is rife with speculation that the alleged ban is tied to the film’s LGBTQ+ cast and […]
The glittering finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season six has crowned its newest Queen after ten fabulous episodes of fierce competition, iconic performances, and dazzling drama. Spoiler Alert: The Crown Goes To… In a jaw-dropping finale, Kyran Thrax snatched the crown after an electrifying top-two lipsync to “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. This […]
As Auckland prepares to host its annual Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki, the 2025 Auckland Arts Festival is shaping up to be a spectacular celebration of local and international artistry, bringing the city’s culture to life over 18 days. From March 6 to March 23, the festival will transform Tāmaki Makaurau into a thriving creative […]
South Auckland-raised Kween Kong was not only a top-three finalist on Drag Race Down Under Season Two but recently reached the finals once again on the new international franchise, Drag Race Global All Stars. She talks to Oliver Hall about using her success to move her family to Melbourne, working with RuPaul and navigating ‘white’ […]
Elijah Luke Michel discusses the need for trans recognition, remembrance and role modelling in film and television as Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches (Wednesday 20 November). I find it fascinating that there’s only one day each year – for those who are aware of it – dedicated to remembering the lives lost by people in […]
A fresh, punk-rock docuseries is gearing up to launch just in time for Transgender Awareness Week. The Gender Agenda, an audacious exploration of gender identities in Aotearoa, aims to pull back the curtain on complex gender issues, offering insight and authenticity for New Zealand youth navigating their own gender journeys. Co-created and presented by non-binary […]