Sam Brooks

Sam Brooks

Auckland
May
11
By The Numbers: Jonjon Tolovae

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,
6 min read
May
08
By The Numbers: Joel Vinsen

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
4 min read
May
04
By The Numbers: Annie Guo

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
4 min read
Apr
15
Some scattered thoughts on & Juliet

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
5 min read
Apr
08
By The Numbers: Georgia Knight

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
3 min read
Mar
24
Critical Corner: Auckland Arts Festival Week Three Round-Up

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
6 min read
Mar
20
By The Numbers: Hanah Tayeb

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
3 min read
Mar
18
Four days at PANNZ

Four days at PANNZ

A reflection on four days at PANNZ (Performing Arts Network New Zealand), New Zealand’s national performing arts market. The
4 min read
Mar
16
Critical Corner: Auckland Arts Festival Week Two Round-Up

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
7 min read
Mar
12
By the Numbers: Oli Mathiesen

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,
4 min read