Autumn stripe living: RESENE
After two decades of grey reigning supreme as the preferred neutral for most, warmer tones are finally beginning to make a comeback. Previously seen as the pique of modernity, many are coming to realise that cool greys aren’t always particularly comforting hues – especially when used in large quantities. Earthy clay browns, especially […]
From the editor: 3 March 2022
Marching on Almost a quarter of the way through 2022, and already many aspects of life as we know it have changed, once again. Change is not necessarily a bad thing and there are many ways to adapt to it and even take advantage of it. History and nature have shown us time […]
Dancing the night away
Inspired by cheap Champagne, faux luxury, and the destruction of our natural world, choreographer Jessie McCall brings four dancers to the stage for a joyful yet confronting dance-theatre work Daybreak Estate, playing in Christchurch on 17 – 19 March. Daybreak Estate was created in 2020 and premiered in Experimental Dance Week Aotearoa in […]
On and off the stage
Actor, comedian, singer, writer, producer, and director, Mark Hadlow wears many hats and is one of New Zealand’s most loved and well-known performers. His outstanding appearances in musical theatre and plays, as well as television and movie roles have lead to him receiving multiple awards for his work. Metropol writer Georgia Summerton chats […]
An entertaining entrepreneur
Thespian, entrepreneur, entertainer, and friend. These are just a few words that describe celebrated Christchurch actor Peter Rowley. Metropol’s Kia Dirkson caught up with him to see what is the next phase for one of the country’s most enduring comedians. On a bright summer afternoon, a warm smile greeted me at the door. […]
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