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May 29
NORTON’S NAUGHTY SERVES

Made at a boutique distillery in Graham’s hometown of West Cork in Ireland, the GN Spirits range has a spirit for every kind of cocktail creation! GN IRISH GIN: This blend of 12 botanicals has a heady combination of kaffir lime and juniper berries, creating a distinctive London Dry style gin. GN PINK GIN: Made […]

May 25
The Most Naked: A Deep Dive into Hannah Tasker-Poland’s Exploration of Eroticism and Identity

Produced, written, directed, and performed by force-of-nature movement alchemist Hannah Tasker-Poland, with the live musical wizardry of internationally renowned composer and musician Lucien Johnson, The Most Naked is steeped in mesmerising dance artistry, subversive theatre, spectacular live music, and political eroticism.  Hannah is a highly regarded dance artist, choreographer, stage and screen actor, avant-garde burlesque/fetish artist, SPFX […]

May 24
Tove Lo to Headline Elemental Nights 2023: Auckland’s Spectacular Winter Concert Series

Celebrating its fourth year, Elemental Nights promises an exceptional concert series in Auckland featuring a star-studded lineup of international acts and beloved local artists. Among the headliners are the UK rock band IDLES, Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Loyle Carner, Swedish pop sensation Tove Lo, and New Zealand’s own Bic Runga, presenting the 20th anniversary of her […]

May 24
TYRAN PARKE CELEBRATES SONDHEIM

Tyran Parke is a director, singer, and producer who is the head of the Victorian College of The Arts’ Musical Theatre Program. He is a huge fan of legendary, gay musical composer Stephen Sondheim, and on Thursday, 22 June will join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for A Night of Sondheim, celebrating his classic songs. […]

May 24
KINKY BOOTS: FLIPPING THE GENDER DYNAMIC

Kinky Boots is about to arrive in New Zealand! Adding sequins and sparkle to Auckland’s home of musical theatre, The Civic, from Thursday, 25 May, and Wellington’s St. James Theatre from Wednesday, 28 June. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Featuring a Tony and Grammy-winning score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper, along with direction and choreography by […]

May 22
‘Love to Love You, Donna Summer’: A Luminary Journey of an Iconic Artist

Known for her distinctive voice and pulsating beats that helped define the disco era, Summer left an indelible mark on the music industry. Now, her dynamic life and artistry take centre stage in the acclaimed documentary, ‘Love to Love You, Donna Summer’. Directed by Oscar and Emmy-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams and Summer’s own daughter, […]

May 22
INTERSEX STORY ‘WHO I AM NOT’ A HIGHLIGHT OF DOC EDGE’S LINE-UP

Highlights of Doc Edge’s 2023 lineup include titles that examine the life and careers of queer journalist/activist Lyra McKee (Lyra) and disco legend Donna Summer (Love to Love You – Donna Summer). However, this year’s most intriguing title is the intersex story Who I Am Not, which offers a moving and hopeful perspective on the […]

May 19
UNMASKING THE VENEER OF TOLERANCE: WELBY INGS’ ‘PUNCH’ SHEDS LIGHT ON THE STRUGGLES OF SEXUAL AWAKENING IN RURAL NZ – PREMIERING ON RIALTO CHANNEL

Parental pressure, sexual perplexity and small-town bigotry are the simmering undercurrents of Kiwi filmmaker Welby Ings’ beautifully shot feature debut featuring Oscar Nominee Tim Roth. Punch premiered at last year’s NZ International Film Festival. Seventeen-year-old boxer Jim carries the hopes and dreams of his father on his shoulders, but his growing relationship with local takatāpui […]