-
Mary: The Birth of Frankenstein — An Interview with Jess Sayer
Josiah Morgan hits an array of topics in this conversation with ‘Mary: The Birth of Frankenstein’ creator, Jess Sayer. Obscure play references, lightning, the invention of the bicycle and a bit about the production, too.
-
e kō, nō hea koe by Matariki Bennett
Kahu Kutia sees a mirror of Māori youth reflected back on her through Matariki Bennett’s debut poetry collection ‘e kō, nō hea koe’
-
Heatwave
There’s a heatwave. Through visual art and textual elements Raisa McLean makes you feel the summer’s sting.
-
My Puppet Who Sighs in Pearl Shavings — A Response
Brooke Soulsby considers, imagines and interprets the debut show from Landfish Productions, ‘My Puppet Who Sighs in Pearl Shavings’.
-
The Novel Is A Dumping Ground:A Review of I Want Everything by Dominic Amerena
Josiah Morgan wants everything that Dominic Amerena can offer in his debut novel ‘I Want Everything’, even if it means wading into the muck.
-
Before the Winter Ends by Khadro Mohamed
Makanaka settles into Khadro Mohamed’s ‘Before the Winter Ends’, aiding by a rainy day in Tāmaki Makaurau.
-
Union
‘Union’ by Dayan Rachman explores the ‘unacceptable’ connection of a romantic relationship between two queer guys, and between a Priyayi and a commoner.
-
Southern Nights
In the hush of evening, a song plays soft and familiar. Beneath its melody, two people find each other—wordless, steady, and full of knowing. Southern Nights is a quiet tribute to warmth, comfort, and finding intimacy that feels like home.
-
Revisiting Black Faggot with Victor Rodger
Nathan Joe chats with fellow playwright Victor Rodger via Zoom about the recent current re-staging of the latter’s ‘Black Faggot’, and it’s persisting relevance in our cultural landscape.
-
Very Good, In Fact
Maddie Ballard writes after Sophie van Waardenberg’s debut collection ‘No Good’, and engages in a Q&A with the author.
In a dream, you saw a way to survive, and you were filled with joy.
SUBMISSIONS
Send us your work!
find us on:
