Arts and culture in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Charlotte Thornton reviews Volcano: A Science Comedy Show, performed by Ben Miller, at Little Andromeda, Friday 27 March 2026. For most of us, science lessons end in adolescence. We get through the rest of our years with a few periodic table elements memorised, a bit of practical knowledge about the weather, and a firm opinion… Continue reading Review: Volcano: A Science Comedy Show – eruptions of laughter (and other such jokes)
Erin Harrington reviews Selene, written and created by Alexander Wright and Phil Clive Grainger for Wright&Grainger, made with and told by Megan Drury, in association Theatre@41 Monkgate, with tour assistance from A Mulled Whine Productions, at Little Andromeda, Tuesday 24 March 2026. There are different ways to have a moving and intense theatrical encounter. Sometimes… Continue reading Review: Selene – intense, intimate storytelling balancing darkness and light
Erin Harrington reviews The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, directed by Anna Marshall, at the James Hay Theatre, Tuesday 6 May 2025. The multi-award-winning disaster comedy The Play That Goes Wrong has entertained literally millions of people since its London debut in 2014. This Australasian production is directed… Continue reading Review: The Play That Goes Wrong – a chaotic, comic romp that does just about everything right
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