Zoe George

UK based Australian Annie Sloan is described as one of “Britain’s most influential female designers” by the Telegraph. She’s printed more than 26 books about painting and designing, and has created… Audio

Broadway smash-hit musical Legally Blonde has made its professional New Zealand debut with a 60-show run at the Court Theatre over summer. But it’s not all pink, pretty and pop-music. The musical… Audio

The 1986  pulp and paper mill strike in Kawerau were so bitter and divisive, they cast a shadow even now over the town. That's what author and former psychologist Helen McNeill discovered when she… Audio

Many of us may enjoy a tipple or two of our favourite drop. But rather than drink wine, Canadian artist Melissa Proudlock paints with it. But there’s more to painting with wine than just dipping a… Audio

New Zealand Tenor Amitai Pati, who won the 2012 Lexus Song Quest and is one third of Sol3 Mio, is one of four new Adler Fellows joining San Francisco Opera in 2017. He explains the road to the… Audio

Wellington ukulele group Free and Frank is putting the rock into bureaucracy with their catchy covers about the capital and working in central government. The group consists of public servants… Audio

Andy Reiss quit his day job to follow his love of musical theatre to perform in the first show of Les Miserables outside of London. That was 20 years ago and since then the famed musical has inspired… Audio

In this week’s episode Upbeat producer Zoë George turns the page on poor etiquette at book launches. Unity Books’ Dylan Sherwood explains whether we have to buy the book that is being launched, what… Audio

In this week’s episode Upbeat producer Zoë George goes behind the glitter and glamour of drag shows. What is a drag show? Can I get on stage with the performers? What’s the proper way to address a… Audio

Auckland theatre group Bits and Pieces Ensemble discuss topics often seen as taboo, from menstruation to women’s perspective of sex, their bodies and childbirth. Audio

PR guru and Fashion Week veteran Paul Blomfield answers the big questions about fashion week in our Art of Etiquette series. Is it all air kisses and “oh darlings”? Can I sit wherever I like? Is it ok… Audio

Upbeat producer Zoë George asks Suite Gallery owner David Alsop how to build an art collection, where to buy art, who to buy it from and whether you should by from the head or the heart? Audio

Upbeat producer Zoë George raises a delicate pinkie and bites into the culinary arts once more. High tea - what are the dos and don'ts?  Audio

Clare Jones will spend four more months in NZ, soaking in the flora and fauna, which drives her poetry. The Fulbright scholar has been attending Victoria University and explores ecology, Darwinism and… Audio

In the latest episode Upbeat producer Zoë George finds out about the unwritten rules of attending a blues jam session with recording artist and jam organiser Julie Lamb. Can I borrow someone else’s… Audio

In this week’s episode, Upbeat producer Zoë George goes vintage, getting inspiration from the 40s, 50s and 60s, exploring the art form of Burlesque. Bailey McCormack aka performer Fanciforia Foxglove… Audio

Loved Australian star of long running TV soap Home and Away, Ray Meagher talks to Zoë George about sliding from the silver screen to the stage for the New Zealand season of Priscilla, Queen of the… Video, Audio

In this week's episode Zoe George explores the intimate setting of house concerts. From opera among the trees, to plays in a lounge room, what is the "done" thing at one of these? Should I take my… Audio

Can I touch the art work? Is it OK to eat in an art gallery? Why shouldn't I wear bulky clothes? Upbeat producer Zoe George paints an etiquette picture with Erika McClintock from City Gallery in… Video, Audio

We're delving into the culinary arts for this episode. How do you hold a stemless wine glass? Should I taste white or red first? Will the fragrance I'm wearing impact the smell of the wine? Zoe George… Audio