Theatre
Victor Rodger and Robbie Magasiva - Club Paradiso revival
Four years ago, celebrated playwright Victor Rodger wrote Club Paradiso for its main star, actor Robbie Magasiva. Robbie plays Q, a criminal on the run who bursts into a bar, covered in blood, high on… Audio
Theatre Review - John Smythe
It's school holidays and John Smythe, Managing Editor of theatreview has a couple of great shows from Rollicking Entertainment to review - one to keep the littlies happy and one for the big kids - The… Audio
A fired-up generation of activists inspires a new play
The recent student marches for action against climate change are a recent example of how this generation will take a stand on issues they deeply care about. It's a timely backdrop for a new play… Audio
Keeping the Wow factor in WoW
The Australian theatre director in charge of this country's biggest theatrical spectacular - the World of Wearable Art (Wow) - says he's hugely impressed with his Kiwi crew's can-do attitude to any… Audio
Life on the road with a successful NZ theatre company
For seven years, Wellington theatre company Trick of the Light has been touring the world with their whimsical, innovative shows like The Bookbinder and The Road that Wasn't There. These are in such… Audio
Matariki for Tamariki: dancing for the stars
This school holidays, the NZ Dance Company is traveling around Auckland to bring young dancers onto the floor with them in the premiere season of Matariki for Tamariki. Audio
Bookmarks: Kahurangi Carter
Our Bookmarks guest today takes her role as an indigenous film maker very seriously, but having a Pakeha Mum and a Maori dad, being comfortable with her Maoriness wasn't always something that came… Audio
The Wolves boasts a cast with a very eclectic background
Silo Theatre's next production is making history - it's the first time the stage is being given over to an ensemble of teenage performers, all making their professional debuts. The young Aucklanders… Audio
Enda Walsh - stage adaptation of hit movie Once
Enda Walsh is a multi-award-winning Irish playwright. His work has been translated into over twenty languages and has been performed internationally since 1998. Walsh is the author of five Edinburgh… Audio
Once - The Musical
Once: The Musical has hit Auckland's Waterfront Theatre. Lead cast members Lisa Crawley and Adam Ogle swing by the RNZ Studio to perform the Academy Award winning song 'Falling Slowly'. Audio
How far should one care for a triggered audience?
Jason Te Mete (Ngati Ranganui) is an actor, singer, dancer, director, vocal coach, musical director and pianist. He is also programme leader of Performing Arts at Manukau Institute of Technology. He… Audio
Harry Potter in Melbourne
Hogwarts has hit the southern hemisphere! We're joined by Gareth Reeves who plays Harry and George Henare - otherwise know as Albus Dumbledore. Audio
Critic Hannah Banks
Hannah Banks reviews two shows that have just opened in Wellington's BATS Theatre: YES YES YES and Running Late. If you want to hear more about the consent play check out our interview with the… Audio
Michael Hurst's take on Homer's Iliad
It's the epic Greek poem that has been retold time and again and now it has a new take. An Iliad has just one performer, playing all 54 characters from the ancient tale, accompanied by a musician. Audio
Talking with teenagers about consent and healthy relationships
High School students have been canvassed to help the writers of a new theatre show which addresses consent and healthy relationships. Working with 16 to 18-year-olds from three high schools, Eleanor… Audio
Lawyer follows new act
In this episode of Voices; we meet a qualified lawyer who gave it up to pursue his passion. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The Arcade Theatre Company is on fire!
A year ago saw the closure of Dunedin's long-running Fortune Theatre. A review has started on the state of Dunedin theatre, and in April consultants Charcoal Blue reported back on phase one, noting… Audio
Musical Chair: Judy Norton
Judy Norton's best known acting role was her first, as Mary Ellen in iconic TV series The Waltons. She is the Musical Chair guest this week to highlight musical tracks that have resonated throughout… Audio
Theatre Critic John Smythe
John Smythe discusses the new Circa Theatre production of Waiting for Godot. Audio
The return of the Ngaio Marsh Theatre
The old Ngaio Marsh theatre at the University of Canterbury was one of the many casualties of the earthquakes.The Student Association is encouraging people who performed on stage or helped out behind… Audio