KEEPING UP WITH NZ

The Glass Menagerie – Auckland Theatre Company

Editor — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:35:18 +0000

As we entered and seated ourselves in the Selwyn Theatre, there sat onstage, a figure smoking a cigarette whilst routinely hitting what looked like hard liquor. This lurking character turned out to be protagonist and narrator Tom Wingfield who seamlessly introduced the audience to a play about memory; namely, the memories of his mother Amanda [...]

Last Laughs 2013!

Editor — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:01:14 +0000

It’s been three weeks of laughing ourselves silly and last night saw the final show of the 21st NZ International Comedy Festival. Last Laughs is a great way to catch some of the many highlights of the festival but it also plays host to the awards! Before the show there where some industry awards with Best Facial Hair going [...]

Tim ‘Rosso’ Ross – Man About The House – Review

Editor — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:09:43 +0000

REVIEWED BY VIVIENNE LONG For the first time this renowned act crosses the ditch from Melbourne to Auckland. Showing in the modernist Donner residence in Titirangi, ‘Man About the House’ is an intimate show which comes alive within the wide glass walls of its iconic venue.The two storey house, built in 1947, with its winding, [...]

Tenacious D

Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:55:49 +0000

The rock genius that is Tenacious D return to our shores this month for a tour of Aotearoa. This is Jack Black and Kyle Gass first tour of New Zealand since their last run supporting Foo Fighters in 2011. There are a lot of excited fans our there and with gigs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch lets hope [...]

I, Anna – Review

Editor — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:29:01 +0000

I,Anna is a dark thriller from director Barnaby Southcombe and based on Elsa Lewin’s novel. This is the debut feature film of the British TV director. This film noir follows the story of Anna Wells a mysterious women played by Charlotte Rampling. Gabriel Byrne plays D.C.I. Bernie Reid who is investigating a brutal murder of a man. [...]

Tom Binns As Ian D Montfort – Review

Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:25:07 +0000

REVIEWED BY LIAM GOLDS Ian D Montfort stands onstage as the lights come up and Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition” blasts from the Q Loft speakers. Dressed like a new age primary school teacher, Montfort comes from the mind of British comedian Tom Binns. He recreates the sort of psychic entertainment that became immensely popular on TV [...]

Pax – Pax’s Magic Carpet Ride – Review

Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:07 +0000

REVIEWED INGRID GRENAR Pax starts the show with a fun film clip of him getting the ‘voice of the people’ in Auckland. He asks them what their impressions are of the Middle East. resulting in some classic uncomfortable silences or random answers. This bit of citizen journalism shows Pax to be a playful comedian who could [...]

Tom Furniss – The Diary of Gordon Leaf-Cooper – Review

Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:53:26 +0000

REVIEWED BY INGRID GRENAR Tom Furniss and The Diary of Gordon Leaf-Cooper explores the dark and sad life of a teenager in 1984. Fingers crossed for a happy ending for this mystery 16 year old? As if it was his density, Tom is handed this diary by an old lady in an Opp Shop. This [...]

Jimeoin – What?! – Review

Editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:46:48 +0000

REVIEWED BY INGRID GRENAR Jimeoin is a popular visitor to our comedy shores, which means that you may think he is comfortable and mainstream. In fact he is constantly surprising. He does fun, silly and original comedy as well as the surreal and edgy. Before the show my friend told me ‘he gives good facials’ [...]

Clayton Carrick-Leslie – Let’s Be Honest – Review

Editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:18:55 +0000

REVIEWED BY BEN BLACKMAN Melbourne based comedian and part-time lawyer Clayton Carrick-Leslie has just moved in with his girlfriend. This has made him somewhat hungry but has also provided him a recipe for relationship material. During his performance, he delivered a lengthy but insightful poem that delved into the abyss that comes with incurable hoarder [...]