Plays & Stories

It's been a tough secret to keep but we are delighted to announce the winner of this year's Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. The $10,000 prize goes to Chinese-Kiwi, Christchurch-based playwright Nathan… Audio

Our Bookmarks guest is director, actor, writer, and co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, Chye-Ling Huang. She talks to Jesse about books, music, movies and more. Audio

Sophie Roberts is working on an ambitious Silo commission called Break Bread which broadcasts the rambunctious hidden lives of all of us. Working under the constraints of the pandemic, the production… Audio

Performance artist Moe Laga joins James in the shower to talk about getting away, getting a new family and getting blazed. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio

Comedian and social media superstar Joe Daymond talks about being overseas, being a professional comedian and being "The One". Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Video, Audio

Auckland's Bruce Mason Centre is celebrating its 25 years of hosting plays, shows, rehearsals and workshops on the North Shore. Arts patron Angela Antony considers building 'The Bruce' is her greatest… Audio

Psychologist and media commentator Dr Sarb Johal on validation and identity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

The Dunedin Fringe Arts Trust is ready to take bookings for its pilot performing arts venue in the centre of the city. Audio

TV and film creatives Roseanne Liang and Perlina Lau join James to chat about parental validation, professional validation and personal validation Produced by Charlie Bleakley.  Video, Audio

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on overcoming toxic masculinity. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Award-winning Hip Hop crew SWIDT join James to talk about lessons in geography, lessons in philosophy and lessons in biology. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.  Video, Audio

It was while working as a welder in the Glasgow shipyards that Billy Connolly discovered he had a knack for comedy. With his fearless and outspoken approach to life - which includes his wardrobe - the… Video, Audio

Clinical psychologist Dr Sarb Johal on bigotry and self-protection. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Niu FM breakfast host Henry Hohenberger, musician Church from Church & AP and creative giant Oscar Kightley talk generational trauma, generational wisdom and generational television shows. Co-produced… Video, Audio

Comedian James Nokise joins Charlotte Ryan in selecting songs for this weeks Mixtape. Audio