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ANTi — A Response
Dani Kionasina wraps herself in the world of Keagan Carr Fransch through ‘ANTi’, a one-woman play exploring the layered elements of personhood.
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There’s Something About Motherhood
Joy manifests on the stage for Jake Tabata, sat in the third row of Liv Tennet’s ‘For You To Know And Me To Find Out’ and watching it all unfold.
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The Tiwhas: A Matariki Spectacular — A Response
As part of Basement Theatre’s Matariki offerings, Ayla Brockes headed along to ‘The Tiwhas: A Matariki Spectacular’ and wrote of their experience.
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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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The Gaza Dialogues — An Interview with Hone Taukiri
Tate Fountain sits down with Hone Taukiri, one of the core organisers of ‘The Gaza Dialogues’, to discuss the festival fundraiser, its roots with ASHTAR Theatre and ways everyday folks can support the Palestinian people.
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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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Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been — A Response
In this response to ‘Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been’, Dani Yourukova is spirited away to a place where time is measured differently.
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Trying to Know ‘Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been’
‘Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been’ is a being newly born into the world. Jane Smolira writes of trying to know the work and asks choreographer Jake Starrs about his thoughts and hopes for the season.
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Jingle Bellethon Telethon — A Response
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—time for Basement Theatre’s annual Christmas show. This year it’s spearheaded by Janaye Henry and Bea Gladding. We sent Tate Fountain along to soak up the festive cheer.
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Raucous Punk Music and an Unsettled Ghost, This Is Chick Habit!
Ahhhhhhhh! Reviewer Jake Tabata gets loud in his review of Nuanzhi Zheng’s latest production, ‘Chick Habit’.
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Basket Case — A Response
It’s vive la révolution at Basement Theatre. The French revolution is at its peak and review Tate Fountain is dodge the guillotine to provide us insight into the black comedy that is ‘Basket Case’.