Review: StoryLab Christchurch Story Night – a balm to the heart and soul

Charlotte Thornton reviews StoryLab Christchurch Story Night, at Papa Hou, Friday 6 November 2026. People are great. This is an increasingly unpopular point of view, both for those feeling jaded and for the pro-AI crowd who do the jading. But I stand by it – even if we could all do with a reminder. StoryLab… Continue reading Review: StoryLab Christchurch Story Night – a balm to the heart and soul

Review: Folk Tales – a much-needed cuddle in dark times

A white man holding a banjo, a white woman holding a candle and a Māori woman in a top hat are seated ono the ground, looking at the camera, surrounded by ferns and greenery.

Charlotte Thornton reviews Folk Tales, presented by Rollicking Entertainment for the Lyttelton Arts Festival, at the Lyttelton Arts Factory, Sunday 19 July 2026. Let’s talk about the apocalypse. It’s hard to say if we’re properly in it now, or still dodging it Matrix-style, but this year has seen a distinct mood shift. Blues and folk… Continue reading Review: Folk Tales – a much-needed cuddle in dark times