Theatre
Stories from another angle
Today we're looking at stories from another angle - talking to Grammy nominated storyteller American Diane Ferlatte who doesn't commit her stories to the page - it's all in the performance and from… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 10 April 2018
Fiji braces for second cyclone in as many weeks; Four confirmed dead in Papua after 6.3 magnitude quake; Improved NZ pension portability a step closer; Tribute flow in for first native Hawaian US… Audio
Young Tongan playwright debuts powerful theatre piece
Young Tongan playwright releases his debut piece Hearts of Men, crafted over five years, in hope to strengthen Tongan theatre in New Zealand. Audio
The Adam New Zealand Play Award winner Shane Bosher
Playmarket presents this award annually for the best new New Zealand play. The Adam New Zealand Play Award, formerly the Playmarket New Play Award, has been offered since 2008. It's aim is to reward… Audio
Miranda Manasiadis on the story of Icarus
Greek myths were bedtime stories for theatre artist Miranda Manasiadis as a child. Her new version of the Icarus story takes a parent's perspective on the boy who flew too close to the sun. Audio
Conversations with Dead Relatives
Conversations with Dead Relatives is a tale of family histories written and performed by Phil Ormsby and Alex Ellis, who delve deep into the stories of their ancestors. Audio
Joanna Murray-Smith - Switzerland and other thrillers
Australian writer Joanna Murray-Smith has written more than 20 plays and they have been translated and performed in 30 countries around the world. Her play, Honour, has been produced in more than… Audio
How hard can it be?
In early 90s Christchurch, a remarkable group of Pasifika performers take their first steps towards success. Audio
Theatre Critic Mark Amery
Mark Amery talks about the final week of the NZ Festival of the Arts. Audio
Upbeat for Thursday 15 March
Auckland Writers Festival announces its programme for the May Festival; Jennifer Shennan reviews the Irish Swan Lake, but not as you know it and we bring you another concerto that you have to hear. We… Video
Australian living legend Reg Livermore is back on the boards
Candide stars one of Australia's real living legends, Reg Livermore. A star there for more than 60 years, is best known as one of the first Frank N Furters in The Rocky Horror Show. Audio
Australian living legend Reg Livermore is back on the boards
Candide stars one of Australia's real living legends, Reg Livermore. A star there for more than 60 years, is best known as one of the first Frank N Furters in The Rocky Horror Show. Audio
Geoff Sobelle - Home
What makes a house a home? During Geoff Sobelle's show, Home, a house appears and the audience watches as generations of residents move in and live their lives. We witness them as they experience love… Audio
Review: Bless The Child
A death of a child throws a family into turmoil. The mother is accused of the death, but she seeks help to prove herself innocent. Lynn Freeman reviews the play about privilege, life, death and… Audio
Upbeat for Friday 2 March
Justin Gregory reviews the new look Giselle, Lynn Freeman faces the hard truths in Bless The Child, Tim Dodd explores how Phil Dadson is starting From Scratch & we celebrate past Concerto competition…
A tragic love story @Twilight
Failing health, euthanasia and family trying to get their hands on inheritance permeate the retelling of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Adapted by Geraldine Brophy, with a score composed by… Audio
Upbeat for Tuesday 27 Feb
Did The Royal New Zealand Ballet bring Jane Campion’s iconic film The Piano to life as a dance work? Jennifer Shennan reviews the new production that opened at New Zealand Festival. William…
Simon London in 1984: 'It's a visceral, surprising experience'
Kiwi actor Simon London is best known for his role in The Hobbit playing elf Feren but how he's returning to Auckland for the Auckland Arts Festival production of 1984. It's been touring Australia for… Audio
Theatre Critic, Tania Kopytko
Tania Kopytko tells us about a play that's on at Palmerston North's professional theatre, Centrepoint. The Love List. Audio
Deaf theatre: Hands across the divide
Combining sign with mime and physical theatre, 'Salonica' is the tale of two soldiers who form an unlikely friendship in World War I. The work was developed with an international team of both deaf and… Video, Audio