Miranda Harcourt
“Katherine Mansfield: proto-feminist, counter-cultural hero, modernist, I salute you!”
A hundred years after Katherine Mansfield died at the age of 34, six writers and performers share their personal connections to the New Zealand writer's life and legacy. Audio
Playing favourites: Stuart McKenzie & Miranda Harcourt
Husband and wife duo Dame Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie have become central to the film and theatre world. It's all in the family: while Miranda's mother Kate is one of Aotearoa's most… Audio
Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz with Miranda Harcourt
Celebrated actor, director and acting coach Miranda Harcourt explores her sense of connection with Symphonie Fantastique by French composer Hector Berlioz, and NZSO bassoonist David Angus gives an… Audio
The Musical Chair: Erana James
Having burst onto the scene in 2017 with a lead role in the film The Changeover, Kiwi actress Erana James' career has continued on an upward trajectory ever since, She is currently starring in the… Audio
3MM: Miranda and Dame Kate Harcourt on Mother's Day
Three minutes max, succinct opinions from Kiwis on topics of their choice. Here's New Zealand actress and acting coach Miranda Harcourt and her mother, Dame Kate Harcourt on kindness, Mother's Day and… Audio
What's it like being in New York during a pandemic
Some kiwis are remaining overseas, others are trying to get home/ Audio
New Zealander's rush to get home from overseas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging New Zealanders travelling overseas to consider returning home as soon as possible as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Miranda Harcourt… Audio
A few of Miranda Harcourt's favourite things
Miranda Harcourt is part of a New Zealand acting royal family. She is also an acting coach to the stars (Nicole Kidman) and works tirelessly teaching the craft of acting. Audio
Melanie Lynskey: with thanks to Miranda Harcourt
A new series called Castle Rock starts on Lightbox on September 13 and stars Kiwi actress Melanie Lynskey. One of the executive producers is JJ Abrams and it also stars Sissy Spacek and Bill… Audio
Christchurch rolls out red carpet for The Changeover premiere
Christchurch last night hosted the world premiere of The Changeover, a film adaptation of Margaret Mahy's award-winning novel, starring newcomer Erana James. Video, Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 15
There is still the unfinished business of Laura's relationship with Sorrenson Carlisle - and the relationship of her mother with Chris Holly. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 14
Laura destroys the evil Carmody Braque and reclaims the spirit and life-force of her young brother, Jacko. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 13
Sorry Carlisle argues with Carmody Braque who is now in Laura's power. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 12
Laura confronts the horrifying Carmody Braque and puts her mark on him so she can control his life powers. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 11
Laura is transformed into a witch. Wearing sunglasses to hide her powers, she sets out to find Carmody Braque. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 10
Laura decides to have the changeover worked on her. Her new powers will give her the ability to defeat the sinister Carmody Beraque. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 9
The only way the witches can help Laura is by working a 'changeover', which will give her the powers of witchcraft and magic. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 8
When Sorry takes Laura home she is upset and angry to discover that her mother has not been alone, but has spent the night with Chris Holly. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 7
While at the Carlisle's Laura receives a 'phone call from the hospital where her mother is watching over Jacko. Audio
The Changeover by Margaret Mahy - Ep 6
Jacko is taken to hospital and Sorry has bulldozed Laura into spending the day with his witch-like mother and grandmother. Audio