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James Ashcroft: directorial debut leads to Bigfoot flick
James Ashcroft's debut feature film Coming Home In The Dark hasn't even hit New Zealand cinemas yet, but the director has already been shoulder-tapped for at least one big budget Hollywood flick. Video, Audio
Scotty Cotter on moving deliberately
Scotty Cotter is one of the busiest theatre directors in the country at the moment with two premieres opening in the next month. Neke is being performed on stage, while MAURI TAU is going to be an… Audio
Oscar Kightley: the story of Dawn Raid records
Dawn Raid, a new feature length documentary film, tells the story of the rise and fall (and eventual rebirth) of the influential New Zealand record label. Founders Andy Murane and Tanielu Leaosavai'i… Video, Audio
Picking up the reins of the Auckland Fringe
Borni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho is heavily involved in Te Pou Theatre and the Hobson Street Theatre Company that works with Auckland's homeless while also running Atawhai, a two month-long mental health… Audio
Remembering Nancy Brunning
Actor, director and playwright Nancy Brunning has died. In 2015 she talked to Lynn Freeman about the first play she wrote Hikoi, based on her own family story. She set it in the 1970s and 80s - the… Audio
Griff Rhys-Jones' Great Kiwi Road Trip
Griff Rhys-Jones has been in New Zealand filming his new series, Griff's Great Kiwi Road Trip, which premieres next Sunday. Along with seeing the sights, he's on a quest to find out what it means to… Audio
Kriv Stenders: The Battle of Long Tan
Kriv Stenders has made a movie about the Australian and New Zealand soldiers of D Company who had to battle against the odds for four hours in torrential rain. The film is Danger Close: The Battle of… Audio
Musical Chair: Judy Norton
Judy Norton's best known acting role was her first, as Mary Ellen in iconic TV series The Waltons. She is the Musical Chair guest this week to highlight musical tracks that have resonated throughout… Audio
The things that move Miriama McDowell
Actor, director and writer Miriama McDowell talks about her love of family, her craving for stability and the treasured op-shop chair which connects her to a beloved auntie. Audio
Sara Brodie
Theatre, stage and opera director Sara Brodie talks with Christine Argyle. Audio
Toa Fraser: director
Film-maker Toa Fraser is returning to the theatre, 16 years after his the breakout season of his play 'Bare'. He tells Eva about what connects 'Bare' with his newest offering: 'Pure and Deep'. Audio