Category: Events

Jul 07
Theia Debuts New Zealand Tour

Last night marked the start of Theia’s EP Release Tour – her first New Zealand tour where she will be headlining her own shows in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. In the spirit of #girlpower, she will be supported on her shows by an all female line-up of up and coming DJ’s, rich with talent and […]

Jun 28
Silo Theatre Delivers With Hudson & Halls Live!

Kiwi stars Todd Emerson and Chris Parker are transformed once more into the much-loved 80’s TV sensations Hudson and Halls in Silo Theatre’s production of Hudson & Halls Live! The side-splitting Christmas special was such a success in 2015 that it’s been brought back to life at Q Theatre for two whole weeks of pure […]

Jun 01
Life Experiences Come Alive

Arts Laureate Award Winner, Briar Grace Smith, brings her award-winning play, When Sun & Moon Collide to life at the ASB Waterfront Theatre this month. Directed by profound Kiwi actor, Rawiri Paratene, and performed by Auckland Theatre Company, the play explores how identity, isolation and abandonment can shape our life experience.  express sat down with […]

May 31
Family’s Oceania Pride Aotearoa Fundraiser

Family Bar & Club is set to GO OFF on Queen’s Birthday weekend, with Auckland Vogue Scene hosting the first Vogue Ball produced independently by the emerging Vogue Community on Saturday 3 June, and the Oceania Pride Aotearoa Fundraiser on Sunday 4. Those of you that attended this year’s Auckland Pride Parade will remember the […]

May 31
Manon Lescaut: One Night Only

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in association with The Trusts Community Foundation Opera in Concert present Puccini’s Manon Lescaut in concert for one night only! Manon Lescaut is the story of a beautiful young woman (played by Italian soprano, Serena Farnocchia), who is torn between a life of material luxury and settling for true love. The story […]

May 29
Matariki Majesty With A Dragon

When 29-year-old Year of Dragon Xin Ji, born in Lan Zhou China, discovered dancing at just eight years old, he knew he’d found his passion for life. This June, Auckland audiences will get to experience this masterful dancer at The New Zealand Dance Company showcase of Kiss The Sky during the Matariki Festival. After being […]

May 17
Prudes, Sluts, Users, And The Used

Exposed Theatre is back at Basement Theatre soon and it’s back with a mighty punchy sex-fuelled drama from award-winning playwright Nathan Joe. Joe’s Like Sex is a modern take on a 1900’s play that looked at sexual practices and relationships, but Nathan sets his in an Auckland high school. Written by Nathan Joe, and directed […]

May 16
TropOut 2017: New Caledonia

Bonjour from TropOut 2017 Nouvelle Calédonie! Travel scribe Kunal Sharma, and our very own Business Manager at express, accounts his week-long experience at the gay holiday mecca known as TropOut.  It is the perfect festival for the contemporary traveller, packed with unique destinations, boutique accommodation, and parties for the tame and the wild, all while […]