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The Long History of Trans Activism in Aotearoa New Zealand
The protests held to oppose notorious anti-trans activist Posie Parker’s speaking tour are the latest in a long and proud history of trans activism in Aotearoa New Zealand. Historian Will Hansen takes a look back at this past, tracking trans communities’ records of defiance as generations of trans people have worked together to demand change.
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Black Creatives Aotearoa Playwrights’ Lab
Eight plays, four directors and 14 actors. The Black Creatives Aotearoa Playwrights’ Lab Showcase overflowed with talent and potential. Tate Fountain reports on the day’s events.
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~spooky vampire film history~
Why are vampires so sexy and why are they in all my TV shows, web series and films? Emma takes a look at a brief history of these fanged folk on screen.
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Soul Sister — A Live Script Reading
This one’s for the queer Filipino-Kiwis out there just trying to see themselves! Aotearoa theatre may be on the up-and-up with LGBTQ+ stories but that intersectionality and representation is vital. That’s what’s so exciting about Caryl Loria Illana’s ‘Soul Sister’. Ari Banog went to check out the live script reading at BATS Theatre for us.
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Out of the Ashes
On Thursday 15 September, queer folks converged at the National Library to celebrate 30 years of resistance with LAGANZ, and enjoy the launch of the latest issue of The Archive is Alive zine. Erin Ramsay writes of their experience of the evening.
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Beyond the Proscenium Arch
On an unassuming winter night in Tāmaki, Alex de Vries finds himself in a former local board office in Morningside to experience a reading of ‘Leaning Left’ by Sam Brooks. He left hopeful of local theatre’s ability to embrace flexibility in a volatile mid-COVID world.
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The GREATEST Drag Show on Earth
The show must go on! And The GREATEST Drag Show on Earth, despite COVID-19 getting in the way, found a way to go on!
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Qtopia Pride Ball 2022 — Queer Euphoria
In Ōtautahi, queer youth have a chance to shine on the dancefloor with those they love and care about at the annual Qtopia Pride Ball. This year, Sidney Wong had the chance to address the attendees and shares his words with us.
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Won’t Go Down Without A Fight
On a mission to remember how to have hope during dark times, bad apple Editorial Board member Kate Aschoff takes a look at the boiling pot of hate in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how we can get through it.
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Lucy Dacus & A Concert Community
Boldy stepping out into a crowded gig for the first time since COVID began, Mik explores a feeling of queer community at the recent Lucy Dacus concert in Auckland.
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June ’22 Letter from the Editor
It’s June and bad apple is three weeks deep into publishing. Damien takes stock, shares some highlights and announces a community hui.
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