Plays & Stories

The Travelling Squirrel is a play written by NZ playwright, the late Robert Lord, who's best known for his works Joyful and Triumphant and Well Hung. But this play, which he wrote while living in New… Audio

Satirical 'fake news' TV shows have made a mark on US politics and culture, and around the world imitators are using them as a template. Are they just a bit of fun for fans of the genre? Or are they… Video, Audio

With Te Radar and Irene Pink. Audio

Katherine Hebley talks about a play called The Toys In Chouchou's Corner on at the Storylines Festival in Auckland. Set to the music of Debussy's Children's Corner Suite the production features a… Audio

For 25 years now John Clarke and Bryan Dawe have broadcast their weekly interviews on ABC. John Clarke talks about political satire and his work. Video, Audio

Freelance conductor, musician, composer, musical director, and founder of the Christchurch International Musical Theatre Summer School and Christchurch Pops Choir. He is co-creator of That Bloody… Audio

Hamilton theatre manager Jeremy Bell directs a visionary play from the 1920's: Rossum's Universal Robots, the play that brought the word 'robot' into the language and almost invented the genre of… Audio

With Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood. Audio

The Topp Twins have been entertaining for more than three decades - singing, yodelling and parodying the best Kiwi characters from town and country. Jools and Linda Topp are about to return to TV… Audio

Our guest may be New Zealand's very own John Oliver or Jon Stewart. He's Robbie Nicol, also known as 'White Man Behind A Desk'. The Wellingtonian's online show is gathering quite a bit of attention… Audio

In 1865 during the heady gold rush years the wild west township of Dunedin officially became a city. This year, the Edinburgh of the South celebrates 150 years since the event. Many of the city's… Audio

With Te Radar and Michele A'Court. Audio

Our next guest is comedian, writer, actor and filmmaker, Dylan Moran. He's known for his stand-up comedy, his UK sitcom Black Books, and his work in Shaun of the Dead and Run Fatboy Run. And he's… Audio

With comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew. Audio

NZ playwright and actor presenting two works at Bats Theatre this month; Home and Live Orgy. Audio

Once a hot bed of creativity, the port town of Lyttelton has been making do, ever since the Christchurch earthquakes destroyed most of its theatres and live venues. Audio

With James Elliot and Michele A'Court. Audio

NZ actor starring in the Court Theatre production of The Ladykillers. Audio