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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’.
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In 200 Minds — A Response
In review of Katie Shaw’s ‘In 200 Minds’ gorm hendo contemplates the idea of intention vs. interpretation and pulls out unexpected threads of art from their own life.
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Henchmen — A Review
In her review of ‘Henchmen’, Samantha Cheong sneaks into the lair (mailroom) of the monolithic Evil Corporation. Find out if this theatrical foray into humdrum corporate life was truly worth the time spent, or if Samantha ended up broke.
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A Delusional Review of ‘Hi, Delusion!’
It starts with a bad date, and ends with a bloated body swinging from the rafters—is it a typical night out in Auckland, or is it Johanna Cosgrove’s new show Hi, Delusion!? Here’s Naomii Seah with a fresh review.