Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchComedian Liv Ward dresses as a lobster to express love for Kim Hill
I went into Liv Ward's debut solo comedy show in Poneke Wellington with many questions. And, after an hour of absurd theatre, they actually started t…
1 year ago
Fast Favourites with comedian Josh Thomson
Josh Thomson has been in Wellington with his comedy festival show Old Mate which travels to Tamaki Makaurau this coming week. In his new set, he's co…
1 year ago
Lily Catastrophe: using cabaret and comedy to talk about Bottom Surgery
Shiyi Redpath is better known as Lily Catastrophe, a burlesque performer whose debut solo theatre show, Bottom Surgery was a critical hit at this yea…
1 year ago
Norwegian culture, heritage and woodstacking with bestselling author Lars Mytting
In the 1860s and 70s two Norwegian settlements were established in the lower North Island. As the name of one of those today suggests - Norsewood - N…
1 year ago
From TV to the smartphone - our addiction to ads: artist Alex Scott
Artist and illustrator Alex Scott's debut graphic novel Episodes has a dedication: "For anyone who's ever fallen for the commercial." Yes, whether it…
1 year ago
Has theatre for young people reached crisis point in Aotearoa?
Dr Kerryn Palmer is a senior lecturer at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University. A seasoned theatre practitioner and teacher, with a PhD in devising the…
1 year, 1 month ago
Clowning Doctors: Bringing theatre to the world of medicine
The phrase 'clown doctor' may lead to memories of Robin Williams' character in the 1998 film Patch Adams. It was a character who was based on a real …
1 year, 1 month ago
Kiwi artist exhibits at Setouchi Triennale for Naoshima Island residency
Whakatane-based artist Sarah Hudson is this year's Naoshima Artist in Residence. Sarah has now opened her work - Reconciliation at the Setouchi Trien…
1 year, 1 month ago
Dad (and Daughter) Jokes: Irish comedians Pat and Faye Shortt
Pat Shortt first made it in comedy in Ireland young, back in the late 1980s before there was even a comedy scene, He was one half of a beloved comedy…
1 year, 1 month ago
Jackie Clarke taps into her prima diva
Known for her gregarious nature, powerful vocals and wicked sense of humour - Jackie Clarke is one of the country's favourite entertainers. With four…
1 year, 1 month ago