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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AIGA is accessibility and excellence in action
AIGA marks the first public showing of work that Touch Compass have presented under their disability-led kaupapa. I talk to Lusi Faiva, the creator of the work, and Jon Tamihere-Kemeys about the genesis of the work, and what it means to present it at the Auckland Arts Festival.
