Category: Arts & Culture

May 26
Kinky Boots Shines with Dazzling Brilliance at Auckland’s Civic Theatre

Kinky Boots, a vivacious musical concoction of compelling storytelling and intoxicating musical score, made its triumphant debut at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night, bringing the house down with rapturous applause and a standing ovation. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! At the heart of the spectacle is a captivating performance by Stewart Adam McKensy as Lola, the […]

May 25
The Most Naked: A Deep Dive into Hannah Tasker-Poland’s Exploration of Eroticism and Identity

Produced, written, directed, and performed by force-of-nature movement alchemist Hannah Tasker-Poland, with the live musical wizardry of internationally renowned composer and musician Lucien Johnson, The Most Naked is steeped in mesmerising dance artistry, subversive theatre, spectacular live music, and political eroticism.  Hannah is a highly regarded dance artist, choreographer, stage and screen actor, avant-garde burlesque/fetish artist, SPFX […]

May 16
Judy Virago Is Loud & Queer

The 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival With Best Foods Mayo is about to get even camper with the New Zealand Comedy Trust’s brand new event – Loud & Queer, a celebration of Aotearoa’s LGBTQIA+ comedians and the capital’s iconic queer community – Saturday 20 May at Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington’s spectacular St James Theatre. This one-night-only extravaganza will be hosted by certifiable local hero and […]

May 12
Enter the World of WearableArt

Executive Creative Director Brian Burke tells about working with Celine Dion, following your dreams, and elevating the World of WearableArt to a level ‘Beyond’. Never heard the name, Brian Burke? Well, you will certainly know the many a-listers who hire him. He was the Artistic Director of Las Vegas Resident shows Celine Dion – A […]

May 02
Geneva Davies: Inspiring Authenticity

Elijah Michel connects with inspiring transgender coach, photographer, and author Geneva Davies. At what age did you realise you were different to your assigned gender at birth? What were the signs for you? Somewhere around four or five is my best guess…it feels like I’ve known forever. The signs were abundant – I liked dolls […]

Apr 13
Tom Sainsbury is ‘Loud & Queer’

In anticipation of the upcoming NZ International Comedy Festival, Tom Sainsbury talks to Oliver Hall about Taika Waititi’s impact, Katy Perry’s disgust, Daniel Radcliffe’s smoking, and why he recommends sperm donation. Tom Sainsbury is booked and busy. “It’s the slog at the moment,” he tells us, talking to express the week before he heads to […]

Apr 11
The Best of the Fest: Must See Shows at the NZ International Comedy Festival

Get ready to laugh until your sides ache because the New Zealand International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is back, and it’s their 30th birthday! From the 5th to the 28th of May, the New Zealand International Comedy will take over stages across Auckland and Wellington with a line-up of hilarious comedians from all over the world. […]

Mar 24
Dance: Chris Mills Discusses ‘Stage Of Being’

The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) is set to return to the ASB Waterfront Theatre in 2023 to premiere Stage of Being, a thrilling double bill celebration of choreographic voices from Aotearoa’s Sāmoan and Chinese dance makers, express speaks with one of the production’s lead dancers, Chris Mills about life as an out dancer, growing […]