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All your thesp-y knowledge needs sated by our resident actor and theatre connoisseur Alice Canton.

What Happened To Mary-Anne? w/ Brady Peeti: 7th February, 2025

What Happened To Mary-Anne? w/ Brady Peeti: 7th February, 2025 What Happened To Mary-Anne? w/ Brady Peeti: 7th February, 2025, 14.33 MB
Fri 7 Feb 2025

Brady Peeti (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Maniapoto) joined Sofia in the studio to speak about "What Happened to Mary-Anne?" - a story of trans woman Mary-Anne and her insatiable adoration for the power of rock. The show is on at the Q Theatre Loft from 11th-15th February. You can get your tickets here!

Body Story w/ Xin Ji: 31st January, 2025

Body Story w/ Xin Ji: 31st January, 2025 Body Story w/ Xin Ji: 31st January, 2025, 21.7 MB
Fri 31 Jan 2025

For Stage Direction this week, Xin Ji joins Beth in the studio to discuss Body Story which is a physical dance theatre piece, as well as his debut solo show. Body Story is on at Q Theatre from the 18th-22nd February as part of Auckland Pride Festival. Tickets from Q Theatre’s website.

Mā w/ Jonjon Tolovae, Nikadrian Peters, and Lijah Mavaega: 24th January, 2025

Mā w/ Jonjon Tolovae, Nikadrian Peters, and Lijah Mavaega: 24th January, 2025 Mā w/ Jonjon Tolovae, Nikadrian Peters, and Lijah Mavaega: 24th January, 2025, 21.17 MB
Fri 24 Jan 2025

Jonjon Tolovae, Nikadrian Peters, and Lijah Mavaega spoke to Sofia and Beth about : a devised theatre and performance poetry work that delves into themes of chosen family, motherhood, and identity coming up at Q Theatre as a part of Auckland Pride Festival. 

Festival of Sumud: 20th December, 2024

Festival of Sumud: 20th December, 2024 Festival of Sumud: 20th December, 2024, 20.35 MB
Fri 20 Dec 2024

For Stage Direction this week, Alice Canton joined us in the studio to speak with some of the organisers of the Festival of Sumud at the Button Factory - brought to you by the organisers of the Gaza Dialogues and Make art not War.

Don Juan w/ Andrew Paterson and Jack Buchanan: 6th December, 2024

Don Juan w/ Andrew Paterson and Jack Buchanan: 6th December, 2024 Don Juan w/ Andrew Paterson and Jack Buchanan: 6th December, 2024, 20.18 MB
Fri 6 Dec 2024

For Stage Direction this week, Alice Canton joins Beth in the studio to chat with Andrew Paterson and Jack Buchanan about Don Juan (A Slightly Isolated Dog) at Q Theatre. 

Stage Direction w/ George Fowler (Hugo Grrrl): 29th November, 2024

Stage Direction w/ George Fowler aka Hugo Grrrl: 29th November, 2024 Stage Direction w/ George Fowler aka Hugo Grrrl: 29th November, 2024, 21.02 MB
Fri 29 Nov 2024

For Stage Direction this week, Alice Canton is in to chat with George Fowler (Hugo Grrrl) about new and upcoming work of his, including the Auckland Pun Battle Championship and Naughty!: A Christmas Drag Extravaganza

Camping w/ Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent: 15th November, 2024

Camping w/ Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent: 15th November, 2024 Camping w/ Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent: 15th November, 2024, 11.49 MB
Fri 15 Nov 2024

Alice Canton joins Beth in-studio to kōrero with Kura Forrester and Brynley Stent about Camping, a play created and performed by Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury with Forrester and Stent.

Think The Rocky Horror Picture Show meets French and Saunders in this risqué romp through a sea of sexual tension, tantrums, and tomfoolery. 

Camping is showing at Q Theatre from 14th November – 7th December. Tickets from Q Theatre’s website.

Auckland Theatre Company's 2025 Season w/ Jonathan Bielski: 8th November, 2024

Auckland Theatre Company's 2025 Season w/ Jonathan Bielski: 8th November, 2024 Auckland Theatre Company's 2025 Season w/ Jonathan Bielski: 8th November, 2024, 24.91 MB
Fri 8 Nov 2024

For Stage Direction this week, Alice Canton joined Sofia in studio to chat with Jonathan Bielski about Auckland Theatre Company’s 2025 season. 

'Hi Delusion' and 'Soft Carnage' w/ Johanna Cosgrove and Brynley Stent: 1st November, 2024

'Hi Delusion' and 'Soft Carnage' w/ Johanna Cosgrove and Brynley Stent: 1st November, 2024 'Hi Delusion' and 'Soft Carnage' w/ Johanna Cosgrove and Brynley Stent: 1st November, 2024, 22.62 MB
Fri 1 Nov 2024

For Stage Direction this week, Alice Canton joins Joel in studio to speak to Johanna Cosgrove and Brynley Stent about 'Hi Delusion' and 'Soft Carnage', both on at Basement Theatre tonight and tomorrow night. You can get tickets to Johanna's show here, and tickets to Brynley's here!

How to Art w/ Katie Burson and Georgie Llewellyn: 25th October, 2024

How to Art w/ Katie Burson and Georgie Llewellyn: 25th October, 2024 How to Art w/ Katie Burson and Georgie Llewellyn: 25th October, 2024, 21.88 MB
Fri 25 Oct 2024

Katie Burson and Georgie Llewellyn chatted with Sofia and Beth about How to Art, on at Basement Theatre Studio from November 12-16th. You can get tickets here!