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The week that was with Elisabeth Easther and James Elliott
23 Jul 2021Comedians Elisabeth Easther and James Elliott with a few laughs, including how some American children are acquiring a British accent thanks to popular tv show Peppa Pig. Audio
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Barnie Duncan - Tap Head
11 Jul 2021Have you ever looked at a lone, cold tap in a public toilet and wondered what it would say if it could talk? Nor have we, but that's the basis of comedian Barnie Duncan's show Tap Head, complete with… Video, Audio, Gallery
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The week that was with Pinky Agnew and Te Radar
9 Jul 2021Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew bring a few laughs. Audio
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Comedy stylings and slap-downs: a debating tradition
7 Jul 2021There is a surprising amount of humour at Parliament, especially in the General Debate and especially as an opening riposte to the previous speaker. Audio
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Music feature: Film musicals
6 Jul 2021Auckland University musicologist Gregory Camp tells us what makes a perfect song for a film musical and looks at both new releases as well as timeless classics! Audio
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The legend of Maori guide and interpreter, Lucy Takiora Lord
27 Jun 2021Lucy "Takiora" Lord who worked alongside the militia in the Taranaki Land Wars, helped the government purchase Maori land in her own tribal area and was guide and interpreter for Major Gustavus Von… Audio, Gallery
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Seniors staying engaged with life through drama
27 Jun 2021Loneliness we know is a huge issue for many older people, as are losing self-confidence and mobility. Community drama classes for seniors being held in several Wellington suburbs are encouraging… Audio, Gallery
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Lorin Clarke: celebrating the comedy genius of John Clarke
26 Jun 2021The father of modern Kiwi comedy John Clarke is being celebrated in a new online collection launched by NZ On Screen. Clarke's daughter Lorin Clarke, a writer, broadcaster and columnist based in… Audio
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The week that was
25 Jun 2021Comedians Irene Pink and Elisabeth Easther talk about the elephant in the room, and more. Audio
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Philip Sharp - from fantasy props-maker to wildlife photographer
13 Jun 2021From set decoration, making props, models and costumes and art direction to cinematography and special effects, Philip Sharpe's film CV makes for impressive reading. He's worked on major motion… Audio, Gallery
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Kobolds - Jeremy Randerson
11 Jun 2021Actor Jeremy Randerson explores the ethics of saving native over other creatures in a sold out outdoor show in the mid-winter Lōemis Festival. Kobolds takes place in the dark in a park in the… Audio
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Scotty Cotter on moving deliberately
6 Jun 2021Scotty Cotter is one of the busiest theatre directors in the country at the moment with two premieres opening in the next month. Neke is being performed on stage, while MAURI TAU is going to be an… Audio
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Werewolves of Wellington
2 Jun 2021As part of Wellington's midwinter Loemis Festival, we talk to Joel Baxendale, the creator of a new immersive theatre experience. Werewolf feels almost like a game by daylight - but takes on a whole… Audio
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Cian Parker's new play inspired by real-life tragedy
30 May 2021The explosion of grief that followed the death of her husband, is channelled into Cian Parker's new play, All I See. It's going to premiere at the 2021 Kia Mau Festival at Wellington's Circa Theatre… Audio
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Cian Parker's new play inspired by real-life tragedy
30 May 2021The explosion of grief that followed the death of her husband, is channelled into Cian Parker's new play, All I See. It's going to premiere at the 2021 Kia Mau Festival at Wellington's Circa Theatre… Audio
