Category: Arts & Culture
Playwright Liam Coleman explains how his favourite gay icon and pop princess, Kylie Minogue, inspired his new play Let’s Get Loco! which opens tomorrow. I won’t deny it. I’m a Kylie Minogue fan. I had the Rhythm of Love cassette when I was five years out of the womb and I’m damn proud of that. Why? Because she’s […]
With Auckland Live sparing no sequin for Auckland Pride in 2021 with its Pride programme of provocative cabaret, drag shows, and the queerest party of the year – we chat to Drag queen trio Les Femme about their favourite girl-group power anthem, and discover their ultimate song to perform live! “My absolute fave girl group number […]
From Dougie Howser M.D., to How I Met Your Mother, Neil Patrick Harris has had huge success in his television for over 30 years. The first openly gay man to host the Oscars, talks to us about his latest role (as Henry Coltrane) in Russell T Davis’ (Queen As Folk) new drama, It’s A Sin, […]
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 […]