Dramatic Pause

Apr

03

Assessing the suggested plays in the draft Year 7-13 English curriculum

Something a bit different from me today! This week, the draft Year 7-13 English curriculum was released along with a

Apr 3, 2025

6 min read

Mar

31

The double-edged sword of comfort art

What is the value of comfort in art?

Mar 31, 2025

6 min read

Mar

26

Critical Corner: The Residence, Love; Mum

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Netflix murder mystery The Residence and new Pasifika play Love; Mum.

Mar 26, 2025

5 min read

Mar

22

Critical Corner: A Streetcar Named Desire, Animal

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival shows A Streetcar Named Desire and Animal.

Mar 22, 2025

5 min read

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