Dramatic Pause
A newsletter for arts and culture coverage across New Zealand and the world, including journalism, reviews, and essays by Sam Brooks.

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Nov
10
By the Numbers: Tyler Wilson-Kokiri

By the Numbers: Tyler Wilson-Kokiri

This week at Dramatic Pause is all about All You Had Was Fun. The show runs from November 18-29
4 min read
Nov
09
By the Numbers: Max Crean

By the Numbers: Max Crean

This week at Dramatic Pause is all about All You Had Was Fun. The show runs from November 18-29
10 min read
Oct
27
By the Numbers: Kate Johnstone

By the Numbers: Kate Johnstone

Kate Johnstone is an actor and theatre maker from Pōneke, and currently based in Naarm. A graduate from The Actors
6 min read
Oct
20
Critical Corner: Gloria of Greymouth by Sam Duckor-Jones

Critical Corner: Gloria of Greymouth by Sam Duckor-Jones

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Gloria of Greymouth by Sam Duckor-Jones. I always get a
4 min read
Oct
14
Critical Corner: YMCĀ

Critical Corner: YMCĀ

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of YMCĀ, the new work from Atamira Dance Company, choreographed by Oli
4 min read
Oct
07
By the Numbers:

By the Numbers:

Jesse Woolston is an artist whose practice spans bespoke computational physics, sculpture, painting, and large-scale public installation. Working across
6 min read
Oct
06
Critical Corner: Bedford Street

Critical Corner: Bedford Street

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Ross Murray’s graphic novel Bedford Street. A woman watches a
4 min read
Sep
30
By the Numbers: Matu Ngaropo

By the Numbers: Matu Ngaropo

Matu Ngaropo (Ngāi Tūhoe, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Porou) is an actor, singer, performer, presenter, teacher, some time dancer, strong mover,
4 min read
Sep
29
Cabaret: A Response

Cabaret: A Response

A response to Theatre Company’s new production of musical theatre classic Cabaret. As musicals go, Cabaret is one of
8 min read
Sep
24
Critical Corner: The Pearl Fishers

Critical Corner: The Pearl Fishers

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of NZ Opera's production of The Pearl Fishers. You might
4 min read