Category: Arts & Culture
Tim Bain, Associate Artistic Director at The Court Theatre and organiser of Rainbow Theatre Weekend, shares his vision for the event and what makes it so unique. Building a Bold, Inclusive Festival Rainbow Theatre Weekend returns to The Court Theatre from 20 – 23 March 2025, bringing an electric lineup of drag royalty, comedy, cabaret, […]
Australian cabaret star Leather Lungs returns to Auckland with his new show, Shut Up & Sing, on 13 & 14 February, presented as part of Q Theatre’s Pride Festival 2025. He talks to Oliver Hall about living like a nun and vocal masturbation. What’s the most challenging song you tackle in Shut Up & Sing, […]
Sarah Michelle Gellar has reassured fans that a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is officially in development, confirming that she will only proceed if “we can do it right.” Recent reports revealed that a reboot of the beloved series is in the works at Hulu, with Gellar set to reprise her iconic role as Buffy […]
Victoria Falconer is no stranger to the cabaret stage. A multi-instrumentalist, musical director, and all-round queer performance powerhouse, she has made a name for herself across the globe with her daring, high-energy productions. Now, she’s bringing her signature mix of drag, burlesque, circus, and live music to Aotearoa with SMASHED – The Nightcap, headlining the […]
While it’s easier today to find LGBTQ+ icons and role models, it can sometimes feel as though there were few prominent queer figures in history before the 20th century. Due to widespread discrimination, many LGBTQ+ individuals were forced to remain closeted, making it challenging to identify openly queer historical figures. Fortunately, historians have uncovered evidence […]
Jeremy Allen White, best known for his role in The Bear, is set to star in a limited queer romance series, Enigma Variations, based on the novel by Call Me By Your Name author André Aciman. According to Variety, White will not only play the lead role of Paul but will also serve as a […]
For 35 years, the New Zealand Fringe Festival has been the beating heart of creativity in Aotearoa, providing a stage for daring, innovative, and genre-defying performances. In 2025, the festival marks this major milestone with its most ambitious programme yet, bringing together emerging talent, seasoned performers, and international acts for a three-week celebration of the […]
Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, starring Daniel Craig, Omar Apollo, and Drew Starkey, has won critical acclaim yet was completely shut out of the 2025 BAFTA nominations. The snub has sparked debate among fans and critics, with some questioning whether lingering biases against LGBTQ+ storytelling played a role. Written by Justin Kuritzkes, the film is set in […]