After performing at Womad last year, Rufus Wainwright is coming back to New Zealand to perform at Auckland Arts Festival. His concert will be in two parts: the first being his opera, Prima Donna: A Symphonic Visual Concert; and the second, recreating Judy Garland’s concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. For the opera, singer Cindy […]
Sam Brooks is bringing back Riding in Cars with (Mostly Straight) Boys, this time with bestie Geordie Holibar (formerly of Shortland Street), and rising star, Tim Earl. I sat down with Brooks and Earl to talk about the play, and the intentions with the revival. Firstly, the play is about Kyle (Earl), who’s gay (if you hadn’t figured that […]
When I was first invited to the media screening of Stars in Her Eyes, I was rather sceptical: sure, there were some recognisable names, but some of the leads had no major credits to their name, plus it was filmed by students at Unitec. It wasn’t at all what I expected: it was definitely suited for […]
Founded by Joe Rich and Jordan Eskra, Theta Project aims to bring more LGBT+-focussed parties to Auckland. They are bringing back their Propaganda party, with more bells and whistles than you can count. This year, it will be held at twentyone bar inside SKYCITY, with the layout including two chill-out zones, a smoking deck and […]
Another fabulous gala evening was had on Thursday night for the opening of AUT’s Original Art Sale. Once the formalities were had and the wine glasses filled in the foyer, the generous crowd made their way around the abundance of art for sale in the stadium. Predominantly paintings, (oil, acrylic and some watercolours) there was […]
“If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise If you go down in the woods today, you’d better go in disguise For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain Because today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic.” Except not so much a surprise, […]
What is the premise of Insolent River: A Tango? Insolent River: A Tango is a cosmic romance, an elemental duet exploring desire in nature and in human life. First staged in Wellington in 1985, with dancers Michael Parmenter and Maari Gray Insolent River caused a sensation due to its strange combination of the mythic and […]
OUTLineNZ and Malcolm Pacific Dinner Friday 23 September Vivace Restaurant, 50 High Street Photos: Maria Bumanglag Community organisation OUTLineNZ has partnered financially with Malcolm Pacific Immigration and celebrated with a dinner at Vivace. Trevor Easton, General Manager of OUTLineNZ, says “we are extremely excited about this partnership. David [Cooper, Director of Client Service at Malcolm […]