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:
Critical Corner: ANITO
In this edition of Critical Corner a review of Justin Talplacido Shoulder and the Future Folklore Collective’s show ANITO.
Arts criticism in Aotearoa is comatose
A little rant about the state of criticism – mostly theatre – in this country, from someone who has written far too many reviews.
Assessing the suggested plays in the draft Year 7-13 English curriculum
Something a bit different from me today! This week, the draft Year 7-13 English curriculum was released along with a
Critical Corner: Best of Theatre 2024
In this edition of Critical Corner, the best shows I saw in 2024, plus specific standouts.
An afternoon with the Fawlty Towers Dining Experience
Is it theatre? Is it lunch? Is it a tribute to a beloved 70s sitcom? All three, actually.
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.
Auckland Arts Festival Round Up #1: O Le Pepelo, Manifesto, et al
My first-round up from the Auckland Arts Festival Te Ahurei Toi Ō Tamaki, with responses to O Le Pepelo, Manifesto, The Valentina and Beyond Words.
Critical Corner: Big Swiss, The Bloom, et al
In this (slightly truncated) edition of Critical Corner, a review of hit novel Big Swiss, dance show The Bloom, and a round-up of other things I've consumed.
