Wellington East Girls’ College was among the many intermediate and high schools competing in the recent Showquest 2026 event . Hundreds of students took part in the Wellington stage of the nationwide event at the St James Theatre 24-25 June. To take part, each school must develop an original performance... Keep Reading
Folks out for a stroll in Matairangi-Mt Victoria might come across a garage, painted black, and adorned with a collection of what looks like pastel-coloured, ceramic flowers. But behind the door you won’t find a car or motorbike; instead, work surfaces, a sink, sacks of clay, tools, containers of glaze,... Keep Reading
In the Margaret Mahy classic children’s book The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate, office worker Sam is convinced by his pirate mother to take a break from working for his boss Mr Fat and to head off with her to see the sea – but their long voyage, with Sam pushing his mother in a wheelbarrow and trailing a kite – is interrupted by various... Keep Reading
International mystery novel Lepan’s Shadow is about a retired professor living in Mount Victoria who travels to Chile for work, where he gets mixed up in a suspicious death. It’s written by a retired professor living in Mt Victoria who previously travelled to Chile for work – coincidence? Local author Douglas Pearce acknowledges there... Keep Reading
Now with a new name and fresh identity, The Hannah is leaning into its role as an incubator for a broad range of Wellington performance art. Built to home the famous Downstage Theatre group, the Brutalist building on Cambridge Terrace has long been a key part of Wellington’s performance culture and is now nurturing much more than theatre in... Keep Reading
A new artwork at Circa Theatre is the work of Mt Victoria artist Glen Jorna. Sharon Greally caught up with him. Glen Jorna reckons Mt Victoria has been the making of him. “Moving to New Zealand was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life, and Mt Vic in particular. Growing up in Brisbane as a kid with a strict Catholic... Keep Reading
Is this the greatest school fundraiser ever? Clyde Quay School is raffling off the trip of a lifetime – VIP tickets to Taylor Swift’s global phenomenon Eras tour in London, including flights, accommodation and spending money. One lucky winner (and their friend) will fly to London, spend a week in a hotel and attend the incredibly popular... Keep Reading
TRANSMISSION: BETA is the sequel to Stuart McKenzie and Miranda Harcourt's acclaimed 2021 play TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION recorded the white-knuckle battle to eliminate Covid 19 in Aotearoa. Now, drawn from interviews with iconic players suchas Jacinda Ardern, Grant Robertson, John Tamihere, epidemiologist Michael Baker,.. Keep Reading
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