Pride at the museum, Emily Edrosa and are podcasts art?
From Irish absurdists to homecomings, lively debate to launch parties, Dominic Hoey runs down this week’s standout events in Auckland.
Ready for a Flurry of Festivals?
The latest Lowdown with Mark Amery with a feature on festivals - highlighting some of the ones to watch at this year’s Pride, and festivals off the beaten track.
Three’s company?
Dominic Hoey talks to actor/writer Liam Coleman about his upcoming theatre show Play, dating in Auckland’s gay/bisexual scene and working with director Tom Sainsbury.
Putting Your Body On The Line
Beth Kayes has toured, taught and traversed the trials of a creative career. Here are her hard-earned insights.
Japanese sound artists, poets, The Basement summer season and ... guinea pigs?
Dominic Hoey rounds up the interesting, exciting and weird happenings in Auckland city.
The Kids Aren’t Alright
Arts educators shine a light on NZ’s “inadequate” support for schools in Mark Amery’s latest arts news Lowdown, which includes a guide to some Kiwi online gems.
The Inns and outs of the Auckland Arts Festival
The Auckland Arts Festival has a reputation as one of the most dynamic events in the country. We speak to the man who’s been at the helm of 7 of them to discover what goes into making it stand out.
‘Entanglements occur in a state of reciprocity’
Aotearoa-based artist Dane Mitchell has engaged with unseen phenomena, bringing what is on the air, perceptible to the senses, or only imagined to our notice.
Creative table turn
Dominic Hoey talks to Mike Hutcheson about his upcoming show, and how he hopes to encourage New Zealanders creatively.
Talent has nothing to do with it
Scriptwriter Andrew Bancroft shares advice with his younger self.
A Brave Path
Jodi Wright has made her name as an artistic director, festival producer, and award-winning writer. She is wildly passionate about street performance and the path it creates for artists.
Who Got the Gig? Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho
Known as a champion for well-being and social change Borni accepts the role as first Māori director of the Auckland Fringe. He talks to Emanuella de Ruiter about what he learned from his whānau.