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Nick de Semlyen: Wild and Crazy Guys
26 Jun 2019Writer Nick de Semlyen explores the stories behind the 80s movies in his new book, Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever. Audio
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The week that was : puppy dog tales
21 Jun 2019James Elliot and Gemma Gracewood take a look at the lighter side of the week's headlines with a focus on cute puppies. Audio
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Steve Young - collector of unusual musical albums
17 Jun 2019Anything can be a musical. The mega hits about the beliefs and practices of Mormons and that one about American history and a man named Hamilton are surely proof of that. How about a musical about dog… Video, Audio
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Jesse Peach on bringing Once:The Musical to NZ
17 Jun 2019One of the world's most celebrated modern musicals is premiering in New Zealand this month, brought here by kiwi director Jesse Peach. Audio
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The Wolves boasts a cast with a very eclectic background
16 Jun 2019Silo Theatre's next production is making history - it's the first time the stage is being given over to an ensemble of teenage performers, all making their professional debuts. The young Aucklanders… Audio
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Enda Walsh - stage adaptation of hit movie Once
15 Jun 2019Enda Walsh is a multi-award-winning Irish playwright. His work has been translated into over twenty languages and has been performed internationally since 1998. Walsh is the author of five Edinburgh… Audio
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The week that Was
14 Jun 2019Renovations uncover a teenage time-capsule in New Plymouth, a British teen wakes from a coma after smelling Lynx deodorant and new rules in Rome crack down on people dressing as centurions and messy… Audio
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The week that Was
7 Jun 2019Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther look back at the funnier stories of the past week including the Aussie thief chased off with a didgeridoo and Russia's competitive slapping competition. Audio
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Once - The Musical
6 Jun 2019Once: The Musical has hit Auckland's Waterfront Theatre. Lead cast members Lisa Crawley and Adam Ogle swing by the RNZ Studio to perform the Academy Award winning song 'Falling Slowly'. Audio
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How far should one care for a triggered audience?
1 Jun 2019Jason Te Mete (Ngati Ranganui) is an actor, singer, dancer, director, vocal coach, musical director and pianist. He is also programme leader of Performing Arts at Manukau Institute of Technology. He… Audio
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Harry Potter in Melbourne
31 May 2019Hogwarts has hit the southern hemisphere! We're joined by Gareth Reeves who plays Harry and George Henare - otherwise know as Albus Dumbledore. Audio
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Critic Hannah Banks
29 May 2019Hannah Banks reviews two shows that have just opened in Wellington's BATS Theatre: YES YES YES and Running Late. If you want to hear more about the consent play check out our interview with the… Audio
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Michael Hurst's take on Homer's Iliad
28 May 2019It's the epic Greek poem that has been retold time and again and now it has a new take. An Iliad has just one performer, playing all 54 characters from the ancient tale, accompanied by a musician. Audio
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Talking with teenagers about consent and healthy relationships
27 May 2019High School students have been canvassed to help the writers of a new theatre show which addresses consent and healthy relationships. Working with 16 to 18-year-olds from three high schools, Eleanor… Audio
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Lawyer follows new act
27 May 2019In this episode of Voices; we meet a qualified lawyer who gave it up to pursue his passion. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
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Three minutes max: Mark Knoff-Thomas
26 May 2019Three Minutes Max: Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Newmarket Business Association chief executive on why people need to pay for quality investigative… Audio
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Comedian trolls Brian & Hannah Tamaki's political pursuit
24 May 2019The week that was with comedians Te Radar and Melanie Bracewell - they take a look at comedian Tim Batt's online protest geared towards Brian and Hannah Tamaki's Coalition Party, which was announced… Audio
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Comedy critic - Donna Brookbanks
22 May 2019Comedy critic Donna Brookbanks brings us her favourites from the NZ Comedy Festival. Audio
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The Arcade Theatre Company is on fire!
A year ago saw the closure of Dunedin's long-running Fortune Theatre. A review has started on the state of Dunedin theatre, and in April consultants Charcoal Blue reported back on phase one, noting… Audio
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Family walking dog strikes gold
17 May 2019James Elliott and Michele A'Court with a look at some of the lighter stories of the week, including the Australian family who went fro a stroll in Bendigo on mother's day and found a nugget of gold… Audio