Shihad – 31 July, San Francisco Bath House

Shihad – 31 July, San Francisco Bath House.

You never expect that  when you shout “play your old stuff” at a gig, someone will actually be listening.  Well John Toogood and co have obviously heard...

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Darren.

Te Radar – Eating the dog – 29 June, Downstage

Te Radar – Eating the dog – 29 June, Downstage.

Te Radar put it to us in no uncertain terms – “This is not a cooking show.”  And he was true to his word – no animals...

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Darren.

The Meridian Season of Carmen – 5 June, St James Theatre

The Meridian Season of Carmen – 5 June, St James Theatre.

Courtenay Place has always been the place to go for binge drinking, catfights, lovers’ spats and celebrity spotting. You just wouldn’t expect the Royal New Zealand Ballet...

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Tina.

The Big Show – 12 May, The Opera House

The Big Show – 12 May, The Opera House.

The Big show – in a big venue, with some big talent. It is a pity not a heck of a lot of them are known by...

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Steph.

Levin for Beginners – 5 May, Katipo Cafe

Levin for Beginners – 5 May, Katipo Cafe.

Three comedians, one MC and a very loose thread tying the group together: small town New Zealand. It was a rocky road to Levin. Admittedly, this show had...

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Tina.