Plays & Stories

Our comedians take a look at the potential impact of energy efficient light bulbs on the US President's complexion. Audio

When advertising copywriter Joshua Thompson saw the writing on the wall, and was called to a meeting with the top brass at his company, he decided on something unconventional for his support person… Audio

Setting up a theatre company made up of prisoners and ex prisoners so they can help at-risk communities, is the ultimate goal of Ruth Ratcliffe, who's one of this year's Te Putanga Toi Arts Access… Audio

Acclaimed Irish comedian Dara O'Briain will perform in New Zealand for the first time when he appears in his Voice of Reason show in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch next week. . Audio

Dr. Eleanor Rycroft is a Lecturer in Theatre at the University of Bristol and has been looking at the question of when did beards suddenly become important? Audio

Australian Alison Bell is the co-creator and star (as frequently frazzled new mum Audrey) of The Letdown, an ABC/Netflix TV comedy which has hit a cultural nerve by showing the very dark and humourous… Audio

Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew with a feast of funnies, literally!.. Audio

Designer Raymond Boyce made a huge contribution to ballet, opera, puppetry and straight drama after he first came to New Zealand in 1953. In 2015, Peter Mechen talked to Raymond and others who worked… Audio

Te Radar and Michele A'Court have a laugh at the week's lighter stories Audio

James Nokise invites broadcasters Stacey and Scotty Morrison, comedian Courtney Dawson, psychologist Logan Hamley and actor Scotty Cotter for a korero about mental health and te ao Māori. Produced by… Audio

The oral histories of Dalmation settlers in West Auckland were the starting point for the new play by Renee Liang. The award winning playwright's husband is from Croatia and she's spent a lot of time… Audio

This week on Music 101 Pocket Edition, Jana Whitta talks to Corin Tucker of Sleater Kinney about the band's new album and Elliott Childs talks comedy and music with Portlandia star and comedian Fred… Audio

Silver Fern Katrina Rore talks to host James Nokise about losing, learning, crying and taking time for yourself. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

Over the last decade she's been involved in films including Vai, Moana and The Orator and set up a successful casting company, all while teaching at the National University of Samoa. Actor, writer and… Audio

Billy T Award-winning comedian Cori Gonzalez-Macuer talks to host James Nokise about being famous, being broke and being honest about your pain. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio

This week Owen Lindsay's calling home from Dublin, but his usual residence is in the Austrian capital of Vienna. He's the co-founder and director of Restless Ecstasy Theatre Company. Audio

Entrepreneur Jenene Crossan talks to host James Nokise about resilience, excellence and the power of a good pink suit. Produced by Charlie Bleakley. Audio