Arts
Now You See Me 2
Simon Morris looks at the sequel to the heist movie that proved the hand was quicker than the eye, starring Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman. Audio
At the Movies for 16 June 2016
Simon Morris wonders what happened to traditional, mainstream movies, squeezed out of the cinemas between, on the one hand, gigantic blockbuster franchises, and on the other, by small… Audio
Oklahoma City gets a Steven Adams mural
A New Zealand graffiti artist has created a three-storey tall portrait of basketballer Steven Adams in Oklahoma City, near the city's stadium. Audio
The Expats: Wig, beard and moustache maker Richard Muller
Richard Muller went to London to find his fortune in the 1980's. He immediatly began working in wigs and makeup for theatre, and then started training with an expert moustache and beard maker. He now… Audio, Gallery
Masterpieces with Ashleigh Young
Ashleigh Young is an editor, essayist and poet. She gained an MA in Creative Writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters in 2009, winning the Adam Prize and has been published widely… Audio
You've got to hand it to Christchurch...
It's crafty, clever and a bit creepy - Christchurch Art Gallery's newest addition is a giant hand with a grim face that peers down at the city below. Audio
Theatre Critic - Elle Wootton
reviewing 'That Bloody Woman' written by Luke Di Somma and Gregory Cooper. Audio
Giant hand with face looms over Christchurch
A five-metre-tall sculpture of artist Ronnie Van Hout's hand and facial features has been unveiled today on the roof of the Christchurch City Art Gallery. He tells Jesse about the work and making art… Audio, Gallery
From usher to director
It might seem a large step from usher to director, but that's exactly what Prayas Theatre director Sananda Chatterjee has done. She joined the company 10 years ago and comedy show Love N Stuff is her… Audio
Viewing with Sarah McMullen
Sarah McMullen reviews UNREAL on Lightbox - a drama based on a reality TV Bachelor series, the films Now You See Me 2, and Me Before You - a film about a disabled man which is being boycotted by… Audio
New play pushes for changes to Youth Court
A play pushing for the youth court to cover 17 and 18 year olds too, has proved authentic enough for a judge, and persuasive enough for the head of the youth wing of the National Party. Audio
Boycott movie, disability advocates urge
Disability advocates are urging people to boycott the film Me Before You because of the way it depicts someone who is paralysed.
Bookmarks: Brazillian Jazz singer, Alda Rezende
Alda Rezende is a Brazilian singer, living in Wellington and bringing her music to a whole new community. Recently she collaborated with a local Maori group to produce a fusion of music styles in a… Audio
Music with Diane Swann
Dianne Swan talks about Humphreys and Keen - formerly of Flying Nun Band The Able Tasmans. Audio
Arts commentator Courtney Johnston
Courtney talks to Kathryn about the non-commercial work that dominated the Auckland Art Fair, the Francis Upritchard survey show at City Gallery Wellington, and a surprising large sculpture by a young… Audio
Football at the Movies
To celebrate the current Euro 2016 and Copa America Centenario championships, Dan Slevin chats to Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons about how football has been portrayed in the movies. Video, Audio
The Art of Etiquette – art galleries
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
The cost of a dream
Being part of a musical is a dream for many performers. But that dream comes with sacrifices. Juliette Sivertsen goes behind the curtain at Evita in Auckland to discover the true - financial… Audio
The elephant thief
Nisha Madhan and Julia Croft are just two of the cast for Indian Ink's latest original play The Elephant Thief. Inspired by a trip to India, this piece looks into a future where the last elephant on… Audio
