Category: Arts & Culture
SILO Theatre follows up Cock in devastating fashion! SILO Theatre’s 2017 program has seen their former Creative Director Shane Bosher return to direct two back to back shows. First the fantastic Cock, which Shane had previously brought to life for Sydney’s Darlinghurst Theatre, and now American classic A Streetcar Named Desire. Tennesse William‘s most famous […]
Georgette Jackson reviews the latest production from RNZB which is touring until 24 September in Rotorua, Dunedin, Invercargill, Palmerston North and Napier. I knew it would be magical. My expectations for opening night were high, but only the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) could fulfil and far surpass my own hopes. Their latest rendition of […]
Now in its third year, Te Pou Theatre’s Kōanga Festival gathers together the community for a celebration of new stories and storytellers, in association with Going West Festival. Two incredible and openly gay artists are taking part in Te Pou’s brand new innovative development programme for Māori playwrights, part of Kōanga Festival which launches this […]
Stephen Williams appears in Velvet which debuts on 23 September. He runs over what he likes about the show and how he keeps that body looking great! What are you most excited about in your performance for Velvet? I think just getting a new audience to play with every night is pretty fun and exciting. […]
Last Legs is a lethally-funny black comedy about sex, death and politics, with an irresistible appeal to the old and bold of heart. This new play by Roger Hall, produced by Auckland Theatre Company debuts on 12 September in the ASB Waterfront Theatre. News that Bill English is to open a new wing of the […]
The International Cabaret Season shows kick off on 14 September and run until 1 October. Express recently previewed Velvet (and the beautiful Stephen Williams who takes part in this is our Hottie of the month). Here we look at three more shows, starting with O A’u (It’s Me) which stars Spencer Papali’I who appears […]
Zakk d’Larté sat down with Auckland-based Māori designer Ryan Turner ahead of the upcoming New Zealand Fashion Week. Inspired by androgynous European and Japanese styles, Turner’s designs originate from the combination of these two opposing cultures. His label offers unisex clothing and apparel to people of all genders, age and size. “One of my goals […]
Former Creative Director Shane Bosher returns to the Silo theatre directing a throbbing, juicy, modern, comedy that will fuck with your brain. Staging Cock the 2010 Olivier award winning play in New Zealand for the first time feels like a return to form for the Silo theatre brand – the company that taught Auckland what […]