The Fest Test: Cars and Scoria
Props to Te Tuhi on the opening function front. First, director James McCarthy does his short speech with a megaphone and secondly, they've created their own homebrew for the occasion.
Womad NZ: Hugo Mendez
We hear from Hugh Mendez (UK), in the sixth of a series of QnAs with artists performing at Womad NZ this year.
The Fest Test: The Ballad
The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk is actually a beautiful companion piece to Bruce Mason's own monologue of memories of childhood.
The Fest Test
Mark Amery's roving diary of shows and exhibitions across the city, with more than a few personal asides thrown in. "There will, I hope, be no regurgitated media pap from me."
New Yorkers get Fresh Meat
Danny Mulheron’s action-packed comedy horror, Fresh Meat, is one of seven features selected to screen in the Midnight Section of the Tribeca Film Festival.
Womad NZ: Savoy Family Cajun Band
For the fifth of a series of QnAs with artists performing at Womad NZ this year, we ask Ann Savoy of the Savoy Family Cajun Band a few questions.
Theatreview Weekly: 07/03/2013
A selection of reviews from Theatreview from the last week including: The Road That Wasn't There, Manawa, Brothers in Palms, and Vampimple.
AAF IV: Wu Man
Wu Man plays the pipa, or Chinese lute – an instrument traditionally played by educated upper-class women. Claire Cowan interviewed her ahead of her two Auckland Arts Festival appearances.
AAF IV: Kronos Quartet violist Hank Dutt
Violist Hank Dutt shares some insights into his life as a member of Kronos Quartet, the international superstars of contemporary classical music.
Beginners Guide to Data Mashups
Ever wanted to get creative with programming? This Kiwi guide will walk you through your first data mashup.
ScreenTalk: Bruce Morrison
Bruce Morrison's career as a producer, director and writer has brought some memorable New Zealand stories to the screen.
AAF IV: The Man Who Planted Trees
A beautiful puppet tale based on French author Jean Giono’s 1953 environmental cult classic. Renee Liang talked to creator Richard Medrington.