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Lockdown’s “flow on effect” for theatre
Parts of New Zealand will be moving to alert level three next week. This means many businesses will be resuming...
Theatre with warmth and heart
The Meteor Theatre is transformed into the living room of Inga, a 95-year-old Danish grandmother, separated from her family during...
Innovating Streets trial brings creativity to the CBD
On Saturday the 26th of June, ‘Streets for people Kirikiriroa’ and King of Nothing presented ‘Kapow – Live Art in...
Preview: Chicago is ready to Razzle Dazzle ‘em
Director: David Sidwell Choreographers: Sonja McGirr-Garrett and Alexis Holmes Musical Director: Nick Braae Where: Clarence Street Theatre When: June 25...
Madagascar The Musical: A photo series
Madagascar The Musical is an energetic live action retelling of the DreamWorks classic. Currently performing at Hamilton's Clarence St Theatre...
Review: Madagascar is a crack-a-lackin’ good time!
If you are a fan of the movie franchise, a lover of musical theatre or looking for something to entertain...
Wonder Horse: for drinking and only for drinking
The view of first floor of Wonder Horse. Wonder Horse is a bar located on Victoria Street; compared with other...
Theatre memories live on through eccentric statue
“I would like to, if I may, take you on a strange journey,” is the criminologist's opening line in the...
The founder of the Nivara Lounge with a passion for live music performance
It was a sunny afternoon when I first walked into Nivara Lounge. I didn’t pay too much attention to the...
Art We Miss At The Hamilton Lake
Hamilton Lake is a nice place to get away from the city for many Hamilton residents. As Hamiltonians, we are...
How Some Good News restored my faith in humanity
Photo courtesy of Some Good News' Facebook page. Some Good News (SGN) is a fresh weekly 15ish minute comedy news...
Painting the H-Town
Tony Diaz adding the last details on the Clarence Street Theatre wall. What: The Boon Street Art Festival The Artists:...
Theatre Review: American Idiot at the Civic Theatre
The cast of American Idiot: The Musical. Photo: The Stetson Group/American Idiot NZ (Facebook) Nearly 10 years after the first...
On the road again
Tara Given rehearsing at the Waikato University's Gallagher Performing Arts Centre. Photo: Kate Durie. Ever dreamed of flying away? Well...
Actor reflects on inclusivity factor in theatre world.
Kate Booker displays mockup drawing of a Loud Creative poster. Photo: Ocean Daniel The theatre is my home away from...
“Make things happen by yourself”- Erica Van Zon
Don't go overboard with your planning. That was the advice from Spark speaker Erica van Zon. "The thing about making...
Waikato musician nominated for Waiata Māori Music Award
Waikato musician Pianika Duncan has been nominated in the best Māori female solo artist category at the Waiata Māori Music...
Hamilton band seeking more action on city music scene
https://youtu.be/-lOgQz8tFKg Hamilton band Funk Therapy have barely been together a year, but already they have high hopes and big ideas...
Julie Lamb Band bringing the 70s back to Hamilton
Julie Lamb performing. Photo supplied Wellington based Julie Lamb Band are bringing their music to Hamilton on August 19 at...
Hollie Smith: Putting the soul in Spark
Hollie Smith performs at Spark. Photo: Taylor Pascoe As the opening speaker for Spark Media Arts Festival 2017, New Zealand...
Award winning architect sparking a change
Zhu Pei uses historical architecture as inspiration. Photo: Bridget Kelly. A leading Chinese architect told a packed crowd about the...
Anthony Byrt and the discussion of art
Anthony Byrt talking at Spark about contemporary art and its relationship to the wider world, including traumatic events like the...
Spark Festival set to ignite minds at Wintec
Kiwi musician Hollie Smith will be in Hamilton next week to kick off #SPARK17, a festival of music, media, arts...