Category: Events
Widely considered to be the tipping point of the gay liberation movement, this month marks the 50th anniversary of The Stonewall Riots, a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of our community against a police raid that took place in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, in New York. Express looks at two events happening this month in […]
Cabaret doesn’t rely on flashing production and expensive staging. It’s an art form that focuses on the relationship between audience and performer. Now in its fifth year, Auckland Live’s Cabaret Season will take over The Civic to celebrate the venue’s 90th birthday in style (11-16 June)! Express caught up with the season’s stars to hear […]
New Zealand music will be celebrated at Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s The NZ Mix Tape the when APO join beloved Kiwi musicians Nadia Reid, Liam Finn and Anna Coddington to perform some of our most iconic songs. Express talks to Liam Finn about singing in Bic’s octave and working with FAFSWAG. What makes this concert a […]
Keegan Elliot takes us through a month’s worth of sexy space cadets, high-school (death) dropouts and wintery wonders! Up in Auckland: The Party Monster is out on 1 June, as Phoenix Entertainment is transformed into a classic rave with a cult twist. Hugo Grrrl has requested we all ‘pull out that dusty pair of platforms, […]
Drag Diva Duo Buckwheat and Tess Tickle tell express what to expect from brand new Auckland LGBTI venue Staircase. What can we expect from Staircase’s opening night and why should all our readers be attending? Opening night will be a symphony of sound and vision. Staircase looks forward to warmly welcoming one and all. There’s both […]
Described as the evil love child of Liza Minnelli and Jim Carrey, don’t miss your chance to see the host of the fabulous Auckland Live Cabaret Season, @Reuben Kaye. With a show including big notes, high camp, and filthy humour, express has managed to get our hands on a double pass to his opening performance! […]
Fine Fatale’s Mario Faumui tells express about their show The Heels are Alive, being performed at Auckland’s Civic as part of Auckland Live’s Cabaret Season Describe your show and why our readers should buy tickets for it? The Heels Are Alive is servin’ up Dreamgirls tease with a hint of Freddy Krueger – so you ain’t have […]
This free educational event which is coming to New Zealand on the 4th of June 2019, is a great opportunity for intended parents thinking about starting a family through US surrogacy and/or egg donation to learn how to plan their journey, and hear honest, first-hand insights from a surrogate, egg donor and parents about their […]