Sam Brooks

Sam Brooks

Auckland
Apr
23
Riding high: Zoë Robins on her role in Lucy Prebble's The Effect

Riding high: Zoë Robins on her role in Lucy Prebble's The Effect

Zoë Robins returns from one of the biggest series in the world to one of the year’s most-hyped productions, playing one of the lead roles in Auckland Theatre Company’s production of The Effect.
5 min read
Apr
18
It takes a village: The journey of ScatterGun

It takes a village: The journey of ScatterGun

ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko exists as the newest in a long line of critically acclaimed solo work from New Zealand artists. Here is a story of the show’s development – and what makes solo work so special in the first place.
6 min read
Apr
11
Critical Corner: Scoop, The House of Hidden Meanings, et al.

Critical Corner: Scoop, The House of Hidden Meanings, et al.

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Netflix film Scoop and RuPaul's memoir The House of Hidden Meanings.
7 min read
Apr
09
Cow, Uninterrupted: Micky Delahunty on their new absurdist show

Cow, Uninterrupted: Micky Delahunty on their new absurdist show

An interview with the playwright on this new play, what draws them to work for young people, and their second time onstage in “thirty-something” years.
4 min read
Apr
05
Critical Corner: When I open the shop by romesh dissanayake

Critical Corner: When I open the shop by romesh dissanayake

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of romesh dissanayake’s debut novel When I open the shop.
5 min read
Apr
02
Some thoughts on the Auckland Arts Festival

Some thoughts on the Auckland Arts Festival

With a week’s worth of perspective, some observations on this year’s Auckland Arts Festival – and what a festival means in 2024.
6 min read
Apr
01
Some thoughts on the Auckland Arts Festival

Some thoughts on the Auckland Arts Festival

For paid subscribers only, some observations on this year’s Auckland Arts Festival – and what a festival means in 2024.
6 min read
Mar
28
The rope that binds: Still Lives brings rugby and art together

The rope that binds: Still Lives brings rugby and art together

Art and sport are often pitted against each other. This weekend, Still Lives brings the two together for a performance installation.
6 min read
Mar
26
Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #3: Diptych, Kotūitūi, et al.

Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #3: Diptych, Kotūitūi, et al.

My third (and final!) round-up of the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki.
6 min read
Mar
23
Critical Corner: Rise of the Ronin and Take Two

Critical Corner: Rise of the Ronin and Take Two

In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Team Ninja's new game Rise of the Ronin and Danielle Hawkins' new novel Take Two.
6 min read