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Mar

24

Critical Corner: Auckland Arts Festival Week Three Round-Up

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Sincere Apologies, Ten Thousand Hours, Ihi. Wehi. Mana and The Visitors. Sometimes

Mar 24, 2026

6 min read

Mar

20

By The Numbers: Hanah Tayeb

Hanah Tayeb is an Amazigh Algerian actor based in Auckland whose work spans stage and screen. A 2022 graduate of

Mar 20, 2026

3 min read

Mar

18

Four days at PANNZ

A reflection on four days at PANNZ (Performing Arts Network New Zealand), New Zealand’s national performing arts market. The

Mar 18, 2026

4 min read

Mar

16

Critical Corner: Auckland Arts Festival Week Two Round-Up

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Duck Pond, Bluebeard’s Castle, A Place in The Sultan’s Castle

Mar 16, 2026

7 min read

Mar

12

By the Numbers: Oli Mathiesen

Oli Mathiesen is a queer Māori choreographer and dancer based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. His work traverses dance, physical theatre,

Mar 12, 2026

4 min read

Mar

11

Critical Corner: Music Portrait of a Humbled Disabled Samoan; E Ipo, My Love

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of touring arts festival show Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan and

Mar 11, 2026

5 min read

Mar

09

Waiora: A Response

A response to Waiora’s 30th anniversary production, a huge undertaking of a legendary play. There’s the obvious thing:

Mar 9, 2026

5 min read

Mar

02

Critical Corner: Abilitopia and White Noise

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of two new dance shows from New Zealand’s leading disability-led arts organisation

Mar 2, 2026

5 min read

Feb

25

By The Numbers: Ben Ashby

Ben Ashby is the co-director of a2 Company with Nadiyah Akbar. They make physical theatre and contemporary dance, and are

Feb 25, 2026

5 min read

Feb

18

By The Numbers: Laura Vincent

Laura Vincent (Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāpuhi) is an author whose work spans fiction, poetry, and food writing. She has written the

Feb 18, 2026

7 min read