Category: Events
Suspenders were snapped, fishnets flashed and the audience proved just as dazzling as the cast as The Rocky Horror Show stormed the stage at The Civic on opening night. Auckland turned out in full force, ready — and more than willing — to do the Time Warp again. From the first pelvic thrust to the […]
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has announced that beloved Sydney drag performer Maxi Shield will be honoured during Saturday’s Mardi Gras Parade, following her passing earlier this week. In a statement shared on Instagram, organisers wrote: “Further to the devestating (sic) news of Maxi Shield’s passing we will be paying tribute to her in […]
The Court Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director Tim Bain shares how their Rainbow Weekend festival is evolving to meet the moment. For Associate Artistic Director Tim Bain, The Court Theatre’s current energy can be summed up in a single word: momentum. “We’re doing well,” he says, almost casually. “People are coming to 9 to 5 in […]
This month, The Court Theatre are bringing Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest back to the stage. Actors Emma Katene and James Kupa talk to Oliver Hall about peeling back Wilde’s layers of innuendo, queer-coded themes, and sharp gender commentary that was so ahead of its time. Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of […]
Creative Director Joel Baxendale and Theatre Designer Lucas Neal discuss making art on a budget, how sound and lighting can make the absurd feel possible, and why a new wave of theatre audiences are seeking interactive experiences. There’s something deliciously revealing about Werewolf — the latest immersive work from Binge Culture Collective — being described […]
25,000+ turned out for Auckland’s 2026 Rainbow Parade, filling Ponsonby Rd in a vibrant show of colour and solidarity, making the Parade the largest event in the Auckland Pride calendar once again! Spectators arrived early, lining the barricades well before the 7.30pm start. Restaurant forecourts and business frontages along the central strip were packed, as […]
The wait is finally over. After 15 years away, The Rocky Horror Show is back in New Zealand, opening this week with a sensational West End cast direct from the UK. The classic musical lands in Auckland first, taking over The Civic from 26 February to 8 March, before heading to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal […]
Pride & Play: Board Gayming… In Style is set to return in 2026, bringing an elevated evening of tabletop fun to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. Hosted by Gamersphere NZ, the event takes place on Monday, 23 February 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Bar Albert, located on the 38th floor of Voco […]