Lynn Freeman

Lynn Freeman chats with the talented offspring of some of our most celebrated creative minds. We end up at the theatre, and also hear about the power and influence of words on our young. Audio

The arts with Lynn Freeman and this week a rare interview with screenwriter Phillippa Boyens, one third of the creative powerhouse behind Lord of the Rings, King Kong and another potential blockbuster… Audio

She talks with Belgian chanteuse, Micheline Van Hautem who's performing at Tauranga and Nelson arts festivals this month. Audio

Wellingtonian Alice Miller has won the 2009 Katherine Mansfield short story competition. Audio

Lynn Freeman asks what drives people to collect stuff - from hankies and garden tools to encyclopaedias, Fords and much more. Plus, a show of robots in Wellington. Audio

The country's newest dance company,Southern Lights,is premiering at the Body Festival of Dance in Christchurch. Audio

Writer Kelly Joseph chats about her eight weeks recently spent on Kapiti Island. Audio

Novelist and short story writer Owen Marshall on his new collection. Audio

Elizabeth O Connor casts a critical eye,and ear over the latest production from Southern Opera,Mozart's Magic Flute. Audio

Kenyan theatre director,Wakanyote Njuguna looks at why theatre has been seen as a threat in parts of Africa. Audio

Lynn talks to two of the choreographers about the kiwi icons that inspired their works. Audio

Find out what drives people to collect stuff,from hankies and garden tools to encyclopaedias. Audio

Arts and entertainment news, including a chat with people's artist Barry Thomas. Audio

Lucy Orbell looks at poet John DixonÂ's musical collaboration with Alistair Galbraith. Audio

Bridget Williams and Sam Elworthy. Audio

Fiona Inglis Audio

Painter Michael Shepherd creates visual art from Douglas LilburnÂ's music, notations and the composerÂ's life. Audio

He made his name planting a cabbage patch in central Wellington, all in the name of art. Audio

Uwe Grodd reviews NBR New Zealand OperaÂ's production of Eugene Onegin. Audio

2009 Portage Ceramics Awards. Audio