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.
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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
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,
Critical Corner: Music Portrait of a Humbled Disabled Samoan; E Ipo, My Love
In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of touring arts festival show Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan and
Waiora: A Response
A response to Waiora’s 30th anniversary production, a huge undertaking of a legendary play.
There’s the obvious thing:
The double-edged sword of comfort art
What is the value of comfort in art?
Critical Corner: A Streetcar Named Desire, Animal
In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival shows A Streetcar Named Desire and Animal.
Critical Corner: Belle
In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Belle, playing as part of the Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.
I Have Too Many Thoughts and Feelings About Six: The Musical
Some too-deep thoughts and scattered feelings about Six: The Musical.
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.
