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Listen in as playwright Anika talks about her first theatre role as The Mermaid Queen in Peter Pan.Anika opens up about her work-life balance, creating art for adults and kids, and the lessons she's learned after 25 years in the entertainment industry.Anika is a singer-songwriter, presenter, podcast host, mum of four, and she recently released her first children's book, The Witch of Maketu and the Bleating Lambs. Subscribe to hear this episode along with others and amplify your experience of the creative work of stage. 🎟️ Book now at atc.o.nz🎭 Peter Pan by Carl Bland, adapted from the story by J.M. Barrie📅 8 Oct - 3 Nov📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

Listen in as playwright Carl Bland talks about the process of adapting the classic tale of Peter Pan for the stage. Carl discusses his writing process, his favourite themes and characters, and how to write for both adults and children. Carl is one half of the theatre company, Nightsong. He has written and created shows such as The Bed Show, The House of Doors and Camels and Peta and Carl at the Last Supper and Sofa Stories. Carl has also been a finalist in the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults in the Picture Book section, and a winner of the best use of illustration in the Spectrum Book Awards. His company, Nightsong excites and surprises audiences by showing them what is possible theatrically. He will now be doing just that, by bringing the magical story of Peter Pan to the stage. Subscribe to hear this episode along with others and amplify your experience of the creative work of stage. 🎟️ Book now at atc.o.nz🎭 Peter Pan by Carl Bland, adapted from the story by J.M. Barrie📅 8 Oct - 3 Nov📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

Listen in as Radio New Zealand's Colin Peacock talks to award-winning British playwright Dennis Kelly about creating a work that's funny but also shocking and confronting.Dennis has written more than 20 plays, numerous TV series including the conspiracy thriller Utopia and the sitcom Pulling, and he co-wrote the book for Matilda the Musical. He says he's drawn to including the best and worst of human behaviour in his work. Subscribe to hear this episode along with others and amplify your experience of the creative work of stage.🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3X4OJAX🎭 Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly📅 10 - 22 Sep📍 ASB Waterfront TheatreCheck out the original interview on RNZ: https://bit.ly/3XvFjjE

Director Jason Te Kare speaks to how kaupapa Māori and kapa haka inspire his theatre-making.Jason is an award-winning actor, director, and theatre-maker, and he’s been a proud member of the Māori theatre community for over two decades.He is the director for Scenes from the Climate Era by David Finnigan, which breaks the ice on the hottest topic of this generation: climate change. The play takes a snapshot of the past, present and a possible future, told through 25 short scenes that really take you on an emotional journey, from vulnerability, anger, fear and hope. Subscribe to hear this episode along with others and amplify your experience of the creative work of stage.🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/46Dc4hB🌏Scenes from the Climate Era by David Finnigan📅 Now on until 24 Aug📍 Q Theatre

Listen in as some of the cast and creatives behind Red, White and Brass chat about the play for Sunday Forum.Host James Tito is joined by playwright Leki Jackson-Bourke and actors Lauren Jackson and 'Aisea Latu.Sunday forum is a live event that happens for each Auckland Theatre Company production after the show on a Sunday afternoon. It's free for anyone to attend and serves to provide added depth and conversation around the play. This episode is a live recording of the Sunday Forum event for Red, White and Brass. 🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/45M2fxl🎭 Red, White and Brass adapted by Leki Jackson-Bourke📅 On now until 7 July📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

Actress Diamond Langi talks about what it's like for an ex-beauty queen to play an ex-beauty queen in the stage adaptation of Red, White and Brass. Making her debut with Auckland Theatre Company, Diamond opens up about the transition to theatre acting. We discuss funny moments from rehearsals, keeping your energy up when you've had a long day and the Diamond Langi Foundation.Diamond is a Tongan-New Zealand model, actress, singer, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2019. She’s been a part of shows like Brutal Lives, Toto, and Fresh FairyTales.Subscribe to hear this episode along with others and amplify your experience of the creative work of stage. 🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3z7fA78🎭 Red, White and Brass, adapted by Leki Jackson-Bourke📅 On now until 7 July📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

Listen in as playwright Leki Jackson-Bourke talks about the process of adapting a hit film for the stage.Leki opens up about his journey to Tongan pride, the hurdles he's faced to bring this stage adaptation to life, and the conversations he hopes audiences will have after watching the play.Leki is an award-winning playwright who’s written plays such as Inky Pinky Ponky and Pring it On. In 2018, Leki became the first Pasifika playwright to receive the Creative New Zealand Todd New Writer’s Bursary Grant and won the Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Award for Emerging Pacific Artist.Subscribe to hear this episode along with others and amplify your experience of the creative work of stage. 🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3KPhWKI🎭 Red, White and Brass, adapted by Leki Jackson-Bourke📅 On now until 7 July📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre

Drugs, brains and trials - listen as the experts dive deep into the wider context of The Effect for Sunday Forum.Host James Tito is joined by Professor Sir Richard Faull (Director, Centre for Brain Research, University of Auckland), Associate Professor and cognitive scientist Dr Gina Grimshaw and consultant psychiatrist Dr Campbell Emmerton. Sunday forum is a live event that happens for each Auckland Theatre Company production after the show on a Sunday afternoon. It's free for anyone to attend and serves to provide added depth and conversation around the play. This episode is a live recording of the Sunday Forum event for The Effect.Does love sit in the head or the heart? That’s the question posed by the award-winning play, The Effect. Originally staged in London in 2012, it’s been nominated for a 2024 Olivier Award for Best Revival after a return season at the National Theatre and has just premiered off-Broadway in New York. 🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/4aKHqEf🎭 The Effect by Lucy Prebble📅 On now until 11 May📍 ASB Waterfront Theatre If you or someone you know needs information or support, the following organisations may be helpful, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week: Lifeline0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP) any timewww.lifeline.org.nz 1737 - Need to Talk?Free call or text 1737 any time1737.org.nz