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Only Bones – Daniel Nodder — A Response
In a new interpretation of Thom Monckton’s ‘Only Bones’ prompt, Daniel Nodder presents a work of physicality. Emily Draper writes of the thriving monster in this response.
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Tarot by Jake Arthur
Dani Yourukova lays out the spread of Jake Arthur’s sophomore collection ‘Tarot’, divining its secrets to share with you, dear queer reader.
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Toxic Shock Bimbo — A Response
On a rainy night in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Rebecca Mary Gwendolon heads along to ‘Toxic Shock Bimbo’. There, they get to enjoy the comedic talents of Rhiannon McCall.
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Red, White and Brass: The Play — A Response
ASB Waterfront Theatre is transformed into Tonga’s number one supporter with its staging of ‘Red, White and Brass: The Play’. We sent Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson along and she reports back with her heart feeling full.
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Hector — A Response
Hannah Patterson attends Cadence Chung’s sophomore play, ‘Hector’, where men carrying the name meet in unexpected ways.
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Pick ‘n’ Mix 2 — A Response
Pick ‘n’ Mix offers up a veritable cornucopia of laughs. Our writer Rebecca Mary Gwendolon along to get the sweet, sour and salty deets.
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The Handlers — A Response
Te Pou Theatre becomes the Crown Lynn factory floor in Poata Alvie McKree’s ‘The Handlers’. Tate Fountain responds to her time with the play, sitting with its themes under burnt-orange ’70s lights.
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ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko — A Response to Ana Chaya Scotney
Liam Jacobson sits earthy, grounded, in Ana Chaya Scotney’s world of atua and tūpuna. They’re let in and the wairua flows and the grief floats up like bubbles in a muddy hot pool.
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Double Goer — A Response
The stage at Q Theatre’s Loft is laid thick with adornment for Sarah Foster-Sproull’s ‘Double Goer’, a dance production of duplication. Tate Fountain has been held in its haze and writes of the experience.
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No Time to Dry — A Response
Emily Draper sneaks behind enemy lines at Basement Theatre, hiding in plain sight as part of the audience for Lucy Dawber’s ‘No Time to Dry’. Here, she reports back with all the intel gathered on her mission.
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Bird Child and Other Stories by Patricia Grace
Before even opening the cover of Patricia Grace’s latest book, ‘Bird Child and Other Stories’, Isla Huia knew she was in for something special. With a quiet reverence, she responds to this valued addition to Māori literature.
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