Plays & Stories

Do you ever hear celebrity interviews that sound a little bit forced and scripted, like they're trotting out the same old answers to questions they've heard a hundred times before? If so, try a dose… Audio

Writer Nick de Semlyen explores the stories behind the 80s movies in his new book, Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever. Audio

James Elliot and Gemma Gracewood take a look at the lighter side of the week's headlines with a focus on cute puppies. Audio

Anything can be a musical. The mega hits about the beliefs and practices of Mormons and that one about American history and a man named Hamilton are surely proof of that. How about a musical about dog… Video, Audio

One of the world's most celebrated modern musicals is premiering in New Zealand this month, brought here by kiwi director Jesse Peach. Audio

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 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

Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther look back at the funnier stories of the past week including the Aussie thief chased off with a didgeridoo and Russia's competitive slapping competition. Audio

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

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

Hogwarts has hit the southern hemisphere! We're joined by Gareth Reeves who plays Harry and George Henare - otherwise know as Albus Dumbledore. Audio

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

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

In this episode of Voices; we meet a qualified lawyer who gave it up to pursue his passion. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio

Three Minutes Max: Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Newmarket Business Association chief executive on why people need to pay for quality investigative… Audio

The week that was with comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell - they take a look at comedian Tim Batt's online protest geared towards Brian and Hannah Tamaki's Coalition Party, which was announced… Audio