Tag: theatre

Community sweetheart Nanu (Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Āti Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi) became the first trans actor to walk away with the Best Supporting Actress gong at the annual Zony Awards, celebrating musical theatre. She talks to YOUR ex about her successes, the importance of performing in regional communities, and why her heart...

Get ready to be serenaded with the timeless melodies of one of the most revered American singer-songwriters - Neil Diamond. With a career that boasts a plethora of Top Ten hits, Grammy awards, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Neil Diamond’s deep and powerful...

One of Australia’s greatest contemporary playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith, talks about ATC’s latest production of her play Switzerland, based on the renowned queer author Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr Ripley). Joanna discusses the dark character and working with Dame Helen Mirren on the upcoming film adaptation. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! What inspired...

Kinky Boots, a vivacious musical concoction of compelling storytelling and intoxicating musical score, made its triumphant debut at Auckland’s Civic Theatre last night, bringing the house down with rapturous applause and a standing ovation. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! At the heart of the spectacle is a captivating performance by Stewart Adam...

Theatremaker Shane Bosher talks to Oliver Hall about his new award-winning play Everything After which he hopes will become, “a vehicle to have a much bigger conversation about wellbeing, purpose, generation difference and ageing,” in the gay community. When I first met Shane Bosher over 15 years ago, I was...