Category: Arts & Culture
Everyone Is Asking Who The Other Judges Will Be? We Have A Few Theories. Express’ exclusive sources have told us that Drag Race Down Under (DRDU), which will begin filming in Auckland this month, will follow the same format as Drag Race UK. It has already been confirmed that DRDU will be blessed with regular […]
Co-hosted by Queer Icons Chlöe Swarbrick and Ms Lady B, Auckland Pride’s 2021 Pride Gala is promising an unforgettable night of queer splendour as the event returns to Q’s Rangatira bringing an incredible lineup of Tāmaki’s queer talent. Headlined by the phenomenal House of IMAN and COVEN-Carangi – organisers say the Gala is guaranteed to sell out […]
There are calls for gay characters to only be played by gay actors with Queer As Folk writer Russell T Davies saying “You wouldn’t cast someone able-bodied and put them in a wheelchair, you wouldn’t black someone up.” There are growing calls for gay actors to exclusively play gay characters with acclaimed TV writer Russell […]
Full to the Brim! This February will see Auckland Pride Month hosting over 200 events in all corners of Tāmaki Makaurau. With its largest programme ever, Auckland Pride says they have added over 150 events, showcasing the diversity and excitement of the city’s rainbow communities to come together to celebrate and fight for progress. Speaking […]
Today is the last chance to catch performances from Experimental Dance Week Aotearoa. express catches up with Kyah Dove and Fa’asu Afoa-Purcell, just two of a long list of queer artists involved. Running December 1-5 at Auckland Live’s Herald Theatre, the only dance festival to go ahead in the country this year will showcase the best of […]
Brian Michael Smith represents the new breed of actor landing leads in Hollywood. He talks to express about his new role in 9-1-1: Lone Star, being the only transman on a men’s football team and what he hopes the US Election will bring. Over the past 50 years the handsome faces of Hollywood’s leading men […]
Propelled by the thought ‘If you can’t find what you want, why not design it?’ Nnamdi Ikechukwu launched his career as a designer. Belinda Nash followed up with the West African British Kiwi to hear more. After realising he wanted to design premium leather products, Nnamdi Ikechukwu’s next question was “How?” He answered by taking […]
Bryony Skillington and Dan Williams aka Lady B and Lady Trenyce are bringing their wild Dragon’s Diva Den cabaret to the Civic this November. Bryony chats to express about finding her inner queen and dressing celebs in drag! “Dan and I met at Drama school in 2005 and I was absolutely in ore of him,” […]