Registrations for Body Positive’s annual event for HIV-positive men to meet and socialise with other HIV-positive men are now open. The aim of the retreat is provide the opportunity to meet with other HIV positive men, provide opportunities to develop a support network, to create a safe and supportive environment for HIV positive men to […]
Born in the ‘90s when a group of performance makers returned from a trip to Scotland, NZ Fringe is New Zealand’s cutting-edge art festival. NZ Fringe (also known as the Wellington Fringe Festival) runs in Wellington until 4 March, 2017 — tickets are available online from www.fringe.co.nz. Mr Lola Illusion — the glamorous boylesque crooner, cunning […]
Conducted by David Kay and featuring a few of New Zealand’s own music heroes such as Jon Toogood, Julia Deans, Laughton Kora and Ladi 6, the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra is both celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of David Bowie. Spanning over 40 years, Bowie’s music career consisted of 27 studio albums, 121 singles, […]
Auckland Theatre Company’s second show, being performed in the brand new ASB Waterfront Theatre is none other than Peer Gynt [recycled]. Coined as a classic play that has been modernised for the social media generation of today, playwright Eli Kent (All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever, The Intricate Art of Actualling Caring) uses this […]
Just when you thought the music festivals were done, Auckland Pride Festival brings you New Normal, a mini-music festival boasting an all LGBT+ line up! Featuring Randa, rapper and beat maker who has played the Big Gay Out, opened for Grimes and boasts the 2014 VNZMA Critic’s Choice Award under his belt; Sydney-based trip-hop singer-songwriter Will Barling […]
“Ze”: Queer as Fuck! is a dark comedy about sex, gender, and the expanding parade of labels and identities Michelle/Ryan claims on zir way to pride. In this international queer-origin story, Michelle/Ryan rips the bandage away from zir startling American-Puritan upbringing and is catapulted by each new experience through a complex and surprising “coming out” […]
Are you a fan of Ellen Page? The Emmy-nominated series Gaycation‘s season two premiere will be screened at Whammy Bar next Tuesday, followed by a panel discussion on gender and sexuality. Oh, and did we mention that it’s free? To coincide with Auckland Pride, VICELAND are hosting the event, bringing in artist NIkolai, actress Jess Holly […]
The tagline for The Mikado is “Beautifully Executed Comedy” – the reality is that director Stuart Maunder’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s ageless operatic masterpiece kills any doubt of its sway over modern audiences. Redressed in a kinky kimono of Hello Kitty baubles and anime schoolgirls, flamboyant flirtations with political and social currencies, and a […]