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May

11

By The Numbers: Jonjon Tolovae

Jonjon Tolovae is a Fa’afafine writer and artist based in Tāmaki Makaurau whose work interrogates the intersections of gender,

May 11, 2026

6 min read

May

08

By The Numbers: Joel Vinsen

Joel Vinsen is a musician, improviser, and a 2026 Billy T award nominated comedian. He approaches comedy with equal parts

May 8, 2026

4 min read

May

04

By The Numbers: Annie Guo

After accidentally making it into the RAW Comedy Quest final in 2023, Annie started her standup comedy journey at full

May 4, 2026

4 min read

Apr

15

Some scattered thoughts on & Juliet

The hit Max Martin jukebox musical is playing across New Zealand this year. Here are a few scattered thoughts. Jukebox

Apr 15, 2026

5 min read

Apr

08

By The Numbers: Georgia Knight

Georgia Knight is a highly acclaimed new talent. Melbourne-born but sometimes New Zealand-based, the independent release of her debut album

Apr 8, 2026

3 min read

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