Issue 236, January 28, 2025
Enchanted to meet you
Want to see Taylor Swift’s famous cat Olivia Benson shaking their tail feather onstage, or an epic Bad Blood battle round a pole? Caburlesque will swiftly bring the superstar’s hits to The Fringe Bar on the 1st of February.
A round of a-paws
Bluey’s Big Play, the theatrical adaptation of the award-winning animated children’s TV series Bluey, is about to have its New Zealand premiere. We interviewed puppetry director Jacob Williams.
Your very own galaxy
Discover out-of-this-world sculptures made by Kapiti-based creative Russell Woodley.
Get set to sweat
For the first time in nearly 15 years, American punk legends Hot Water Music will come crashing into Valhalla on the 11th of February along their 30th anniversary tour.
Stories of resilience
Boro – Timeworn Textiles of Japan is an exhibition featuring mended clothing that’s as much about sewing as it is about storytelling. Catch it at Pātaka Art + Museum until the 9th of March.
Ready to rumble
Wellington has been the home of the King vs Queen drag show for 10 years! Catch the first round of a year-long knockout-style competition at Ivy Bar and Cabaret on the 31st of January.
