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This Theatrical Life: Perry Piercy
Ahead of her turn as a mother newly liberated from an abusive marriage and intent on upending the patriarchy in Circa Theatre's HIR, Perry Piercy takes our This Theatrical Life questionnaire. She talks comfortable shoes and why her Gran Rose was always right. -
Meet the Makers: Lisa Reihana
Lisa Reihana (Ngāpuhi - Ngāti Hine, Ngāi Tū-Te Auru) is a visual artist whose practice includes film, sculpture, costume and body adornment and photography. Lisa is the 2022 Artist in Focus and is bringing a free series of her most celebrated pieces alongside new works to the Wellington region over the festival period. -
Pūrākau Poto: Kawa Marae
In this week’s ARTicle we take one final look at the Māori genesis story and uncover the origins of Kawa Marae. -
This Theatrical Life: Tom Sainsbury
Comedian, actor, writer, director and snapchat impressionista Tom Sainsbury's zany intergalactic music odyssey Gays in Space is playing at BATS theatre until August 18, featuring Chris Parker, Zak Enayat, Daryl Wrightson & Blaise Clotworthy. In between the pink face paint and quest for scarves, Tom took our This Theatrical Life questionnaire. -
Pūrākau Poto: Karanga
In our third column unpicking the Māori genesis story, we look at the Māori ritual known as the karanga. -
Three Picks from Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival
Returning for its third outing, Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival is all set fill Gisborne with dance, music, kapa haka and visual art over ten creative and colourful days and nights from Friday 8 to Sunday 17 October 2021. Featuring more than 200 artists and performers, here's just a glimpse at some of the extraordinary kōrero, taonga and talent on offer across the programme. -
This Reading Life with Rick Gekoski
Writer and former lecturer Rick Gekoski's new book Guarded by Dragons dives into the murky world of the rare book trade. Rick sat down with our This Reading Life questionnaire ahead of his appearance at Verb Wellington's first winter warmer event on July 28. -
Matariki - Te Whāngai Hau
In our second look at Matariki, Tama Ale Samoa takes us through the celebration of te Whāngai hau. -
Pūrākau Poto: Matariki
In our short story this week, Tama Ale Samoa looks at the significance of the rising of the Matariki cluster.