Sam Brooks

Sam Brooks

Auckland
Jun
11
By The Numbers: Alisha Jacob

By The Numbers: Alisha Jacob

Alisha Jacob is a Kiwi actor who’s been based in Melbourne. She recently returned to Aotearoa to work on
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Jun
04
Critical Corner: Balloon Dog

Critical Corner: Balloon Dog

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Indian Ink's new show, Balloon Dog, which marks a
4 min read
May
27
By The Numbers: Liv Parker

By The Numbers: Liv Parker

Liv Parker (She/Her) is an actor and comedian who hails from Ōtautahi, and is based in Tāmaki Makaurau. She
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May
25
RBG: Of Many, One: A Response

RBG: Of Many, One: A Response

A response RBG: Of Many, One, presented by Auckland Theatre Company and Auckland Live in collaboration with Sydney Theatre Company,
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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
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
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