Justin Gregory
Poetry on the Beach
Aucklanders love going to the beach but not all of them love poetry. Is it because they just haven't met each other yet? A poet and calligrapher think the obvious solution is to write giant poems in… Audio, Gallery
THE HIVE HUMS WITH MANY MINDS
Inside vast cement silos, artists from across the country are employing videos, photos, sound and computer simulations to discuss infrastructure, interdependence and the busy hive that is our… Audio, Gallery
The Poet and the Runaway
Ella Henry is a respected broadcaster and academic but in 1970 she was a lost and restless teenager, on the verge of getting into serious trouble. A chance encounter with a famous literary figure… Video, Audio
King Kapisi
Australian slam poet champ Omar Musa will face off with one of our best, Hip Hop hero King Kapisi. They'll meet in an a capella match up, trading rhymes for an hour in front of a live audience. Video, Audio
Episode 3: What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Dance?
Intermission asks these questions of choreographer Moss Patterson ahead of the opening night of his new work, Ruamoko as well as actor and former ballet dancer Chris Parker and Tempo Dance Festival… Audio
MechBass
Bass players have always been dismissed as the boring ones in any band; hidden side of stage, robotically plucking away, overshadowed by the singer and the lead guitarist. Things might just be getting… Audio
Regional Wrap
Waikato's still hunting for rain and as in Taranaki and Horowhenua facial eczema spore counts are still a real worry. In the South Island winter is knocking at Central Otago's door after temperatures… Audio
Taonga Pūoro
For a long time, a lot of flutes have remained silent but Riki Bennett is making sure Taonga pūoro are being heard again. Audio
Fe29 - a gallery, a home
Dunedin couple Meg and Cecilia Mickelsen have turned their love of art into a cottage industry. Their St Clair home is also a gallery called Fe29 selling works by local and overseas artists - and a… Audio
Episode 4: Colourblind casting
In the fourth and final episode of INTERMISSION, we take in the semi-staged opera Nixon In China and ask the question; is colourblind casting ever okay? And if it is, where do we draw the line? Audio
Nixon in China opera a festival standout
The 2016 Auckland Arts Festival has three days left but reviewer Justin Gregory has already seen his last show. Morning Justin! What was it? Audio
Auckland Arts Festival 2016 - Justin Gregory
There are only a few days left in the 2016 Auckland Arts Festival. Justin Gregory talks Big Mouth, the Atamira Dance Company and New Zealand opera Brass Poppies. Audio
Caberet, dance, opera all on Auckand Arts Festival menu
The 2016 Auckland Arts Festival is in its last week and Justin Gregory is here to give his take on it. Audio
Festive comparisons
Arts critics Lynn Freeman and Justin Gregory discuss the content so far of our two major festivals - the New Zealand Festival in Wellington, and the Auckland Arts Festival. Audio
Regional Wrap
Southern North Island coastal areas on both the west and east coast are extremely dry, and many South Island areas desperately need water too. Audio
Auckland Arts Festival - Justin Gregory
The 2016 Auckland Arts Festival is coming to the end of its second week. Justin Gregory fills us in on what's been happening. Audio
Auckland arts festival enters second week
The 2016 Auckland Arts festival has entered its second week. RNZ's arts reviewer, Justin Gregory, has been taking in what's on offer. Audio
Auckland Arts Festival - Justin Gregory
It's day three of the 2016 Auckland Arts Festival. Justin Gregory has been out and about to see some of the shows on offer. Audio
Auckland arts festival opens tonight
Today is a big day for the Auckland Arts Festival, not only is it opening night but it's the first time Auckland's gone head to head with the New Zealand Festival in Wellington which opened last week.
…Episode 1: Festival Picks
Welcome to the debut episode of INTERMISSION. In this episode, Which shows are best to see with the parents; on a first date; on your own? Justin and Rosabel discuss their festival picks with theatre… Audio
