Dramatic Pause

Mar

14

Critical Corner: Smashed and Hedy!

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Auckland Arts Festival shows SMASHED - The Nightcap and HEDY! The Life and Inventions of Hedy Lamarr.

Mar 14, 2025

4 min read

Mar

07

Critical Corner: Belle

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Belle, playing as part of the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.

Mar 7, 2025

3 min read

Mar

05

I Have Too Many Thoughts and Feelings About Six: The Musical

Some too-deep thoughts and scattered feelings about Six: The Musical.

Mar 5, 2025

5 min read

Feb

27

Critical Corner: Mā

In this week’s edition of Critical Corner, a quick review of Mā, the final show in this year’s Pride Elevates programme.

Feb 27, 2025

3 min read

Feb

20

Critical Corner: Star Gazers, Body Story, Panti Bliss

In this edition of Critical Corner, capsule reviews of Body Story, Star Gazers and Panti Bliss.

Feb 20, 2025

5 min read

Feb

13

Critical Corner: What Happened to Mary-Anne?

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of What Happened to Mary-Anne?

Feb 13, 2025

4 min read

Jan

28

Critical Corner: Didion and Babitz

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of biography Didion and Babitz.

Jan 28, 2025

5 min read

Jan

14

Critical Corner: The Book of Love

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Kelly Link’s debut novel, The Book of Love.

Jan 14, 2025

5 min read

Jan

03

Critical Corner: Best Books of 2024

A little bit late, but hey, here's my best books of last year if you want to get

Jan 3, 2025

6 min read

Dec

18

Critical Corner: Best of Theatre 2024

In this edition of Critical Corner, the best shows I saw in 2024, plus specific standouts.

Dec 18, 2024

9 min read