Patronage Award keeps on giving
In the spirit of the Patronage Award John and Jo Gow have distributed their NZ Arts Award back to the arts. The Big Idea is thrilled to be a recipient.
A striking play
Lorae Parry's latest play is about the Waihi gold mine strike which changed the face of NZ employment policy and led to the creation of the Labour Party.
ScreenTalk: Bob Parker
Bob Parker: On his life as a television presenter...
Stepping up
ACMI chief experience officer Seb Chan on museums stepping up their game to be beacons in our globally connected world.
Theatreview Weekly: 17/11/2016
The latest Theatreview Weekly includes reviews from A Ghost Tale, Perplex and more.
Much less mirror than he was used to
Mark Amery on upsetting male expectations at Adam Art Gallery with Bad Visual Systems.
Farewell Marti Friedlander
So much love and generosity. Such enthusiasm for life. We will always remember her.
ScreenTalk: Esther Stephens
Esther Stephens: On being a curious - rather than ambitious - actor…
Theatreview Weekly: 10/11/2016
The latest Theatreview Weekly includes reviews from As Night Falls, Lifeworld and more.
Keeping it real
Auckland Museum ‘resident futurist’ Nils Pokel on bringing objects and stories to life with AR, VR and 3D.
Reality Bytes
Digital columnist Helen Baxter delves into the world of alternative reality devices, stories and experiences.
CIRCUIT CAST: MEANWHILE Gallery
Why start a gallery in 2017? Who needs a physical space? How should it run? Who does it serve?