Category: Arts & Culture

Drag Race is back and our local’s just keep on going! This March proves one of our most queer art forms isn’t going anywhere! Auckland Every Saturday from 7pm G.A.Y screens both House of Drag and RuPaul’s Drag Race and there is nothing like seeing those shows in a bar atmosphere. If you prefer your […]

Since 1990, Wellington’s cutting edge arts festival Fringe has become a vital and enthralling part of our artistic landscape. Express talks to the creators of four of this year’s must-see queer shows. Situations in Play Situations in Play is a triple bill contemporary dance show. Choreographed by 2019 graduates from NZSD, Alessia Augello, Alec Katsourakis, […]

What do you get when world-renowned choreographer Angelin Preljocaj collaborates with legendary fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier on Ballet Preljocaj’s Snow White? Forget Disney’s fluff, Gautier tells Oliver Hall how he embraced the fairy tale’s dark and sensual side. “Angelin explained his vision of Snow White – that he wanted to follow the fairy tale but […]

Award-winning university professor, film-maker, author and illustrator, Welby Ings, has been a gay activist since the 1970s when he was outed and expelled from Te Awamutu College. He talks to express about marching in Hero, queer clichés and telling stories from Aotearoa’s queer history. As an educationalist is there anything you would like to see […]

Former Mr Gay New Zealand and Mr Gay World Chris Olwage will be making his annual pilgrimage to Splore next weekend. He will take over the ‘Living Lounge’ with his unique brand of risque cabaret. He tells express about highs, lows, aspirations and love of Splore! A new Mr Gay New Zealand has recently been […]

Do you have a thing for guys kissing? Shakespearian theatre? Polygamy? Or men in chinos? You’re not alone … and you need to go see the must-see show of Auckland Pride 2020. Written by Liam Coleman, and directed by Tom Sainsbury, ‘Play’ is a must-see this Auckland Pride – due to its incredibly relatable storyline […]

Express’ favourite drag duo Kita and Anita have returned to our screens hosting Season 2 of House of Drag. They caught up with Oliver Hall to discuss the diversity of NZ drag and rubbing exposed shoulders with Hilary Barry. “Season 2 is a whole new level of comedy, tragedy, and sheer debauchery!” The infamous Kita […]

With virtual Instagram influencers like Miquela blowing up, the divide between real and unreal has blurred. It’s in this new reality that queer artist Mariadelle (Abbey) Gamit resides. “Before, we looked at these platforms as recreational, and something that you can turn on and off from. But right now it’s pretty much impossible to not […]