In Review: PINAY
PINAY, the latest venture of Proudly Asian Theatre (PAT), has hit the Basement. The first NZ-Filipino play to be written and presented in Aotearoa, PINAY has been hotly anticipated throughout its development t...
IN REVIEW: Lesiure @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review by Heather McMillan
It was Friday night and the vibes were easy livin'. With two upbeat openers before Leisure stepped foot onstage the crowd had a party upon party to look forward to. Imugi 이무기 hand...
IN REVIEW: Villainy @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review and Photography by Ashlee Grigg
A night of rock was kicked into gear by Gisborne band Sit Down in Front who were chosen to open the show through a Smokefree Rock Quest competition. The young punk ban...
IN REVIEW: Foals @ Town Hall, Auckland
Review by: Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by: Chontalle Musson
British math-rock band Foals returned to our shores for the first time in six years with two sold-out shows this weekend. The atmosphere was und...
IN REVIEW: BAYNK @ The Powerstation, Auckland
Review by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson
On a wintery Wednesday most would be keeping warm in the comforts of home. But Baynk was on at The Powerstation armed with a high energy, multi-colo...
In Review: 2040
Review by Chelsea Pickens
2040 is really what we all need right now. Like the majority of young-ish people I know, I worry about climate change when it’s brought to my attention, I try to do things in my ow...
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In Review: ONCE The Musical
Musicals these days tend to batter you into submission. Many rely on orchestral bombardment, saccharin smiles, and jazz hands in an attempt to win you over. I say that as unashamed fan of the genre (I took a 2...
In Review: The World Press Photo Exhibition
Review by Sam Clark
The World Press Photo Exhibition has returned for 2019. It is a selection of the world’s best photojournalism, right at our doorstep.
The Smith and Caughey’s Queen Street
department s...
In Review: Ophelia
Review by Liz Lauder
Many of us are familiar with the story of Ophelia thanks to studying Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 6th Form English class, but this movie adaptation is not like its predecessors.
Claire M...
In Review: A Fine Balance
Reviewed by Jesse Knight
A Fine Balance sees two giants of the Auckland theatre scene - Auckland Theatre Company and Prayas Theatre (New Zealand's biggest South Asian theatre company) - joining forces to ad...
IN REVIEW: Graeme James @ The Tuning Fork, Auckland
Words by Heather McMillanPhotography by Chontalle Musson
The Tuning Fork was full of warmth and happiness during the stormy Thursday night, all in apprehension to hear folk-pop tunes by local musicians Jess...
And The Winners Are… Raw Comedy Quest 2019 Crowns 2 Winners
I made my way to the Rangitira
at Q Theatre on Thursday night to witness the final of Raw Comedy Quest, New
Zealand’s premier competition, and a launching point for the future of New
Zealand Comedy.
The nig...
IN REVIEW: Kacey Musgraves @ Auckland Town Hall
Review by Grace Hood-EdwardsPhotography by Chontalle Musson
Auckland
Town Hall was packed for Kacey Musgrave’s
New Zealand debut. This country star seemed to bring New Zealand’s
cowboys/cowgirls/cowfolk ou...
NZICF In Review: Traffic Jam – Darcy Murray & Wade Jackson
Review by Wal Reid
It was reportedly touted that William
Shakespeare said the eyes are the “window to the soul.” If this is the case,
then actors Darcy Murray and Wade Jackson are living proof that this can...
New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Alan McElroy Is S#it @ Twitter – Alan McElroy
On Wednesday night, I once again found myself at The Classic Studio, to witness the latest hour of Alan McElroy, fresh from the melbourne festival, with Alan McElroy Is S#it @ Twitter, a man's attempt to make ...
New Zealand International Comedy Festival In Review: Rapture – Tom Deacon
Last Night I made my way to The Classic Studio, to see Tom Deacon, in Rapture, his NZICF debut. The venue was buzzing, Deacon has been smashing line up shows leading up to his show, and found a room full of pe...
NZICF In Review: God Damn Fancy Man – James Nokise
Review by Jaimee Beck
James Nokise speaks the truth, the hilarious uncomfortable truth, and nothing but the truth.
He speaks it in the words of a Samoan Minister, A ginger bro from Hamilton, and a kid ga...
NZICF In Review: Need(y) – Jimmy McGhie
Review by Grace Chua
Jimmy McGhie returns to New Zealand once again from the UK to give Kiwis a comedy show on what he terms the "Quality of Life". He shares his observations from living in London, contras...
NZICF In Review: Space Couch – Tim Batt & Disasteradio
Tim Batt does a good thing. But, off the batt, I wasn’t convinced. You walk into a dark room with a very bright couch, a high school desk, a television, an obnoxious sound set-up, and bright neon-ish lighting....
NZICF In Review: The Mournmoor Murders – Alice May Connolly & Maria Williams
These gals just f$%KING rocked! R
Someone in Mournmoor has been murdered. Did someone say “death”? “Murder?” That’s right, a murder! A good place to start any good comedy show, right? You wouldn’t think so,...
NZICF In Review: Boy Mestizo – James Roque
James Roque is one of those comedians that really stick with you. I have fond memories of watching James do stand-up at The Classic last year, so I eagerly jumped at the chance to review the funniest comedian ...