Best of 2017 – Basement Theatre Interviews
Two years ago the Basement Theatre asked whether I might be interested in writing for their blog. It’s been a pleasure and privilege to interview creators about their shows. Here…
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Least popular posts of 2017
I published 161 posts in 2017, typically three a week, so understandably some were more popular than others. It surprises me how large the range of popularity is though, with…
Most popular posts of 2017
I started this blog just over three years ago, and satisfyingly it’s popularity has continued to grow. Visitor numbers this year grew by over 50% on 2016. Here are the…
Best of 2017 – Photography – Further afield
Other than four trips to Australia and my current trip around South America, from Santiago to Buenos Aires via Antarctica on a cruise (posts to come in January), I made…
Best of 2017 – Photography – Australia
One of my favourite travel destinations (thankfully, as other than the Pacific Islands it’s the only place within reasonable flying distance of New Zealand), I made four trips to Australia…
Best of 2017 – Photography – New Zealand
After seven years living here I’ve explored a pretty good chunk of New Zealand, but am still finding new places, even in Auckland, and enjoy revisiting old favourites. South Island…
Best of 2017 – New Zealand Tramping / hiking
I often think that for something I enjoy doing so much I don’t tramp / hike nearly enough, particularly during the second half of the year when the weather isn’t…
Best of 2017 – Books
It’s been a particularly busy year with work and travel but somehow I found the time to read more than 85 books. In no particular order here are my picks…
Best of 2017 – Cinema
Yet again I missed the New Zealand International Film Festival due to travel but still managed to see ~60 films this year. In no particular order here are my picks…
Best of 2017 – Auckland Theatre
A solid year at the theatre, though with stronger performances than shows in my view. It was great to see the ASB Waterfront Theatre really come to life this year,…
Best of 2017 – Auckland Theatre staging & props
A good year for theatre staging, though less so for memorable props. Here are my picks from the ~80 shows I saw this year. Staging Poropiti (Basement Theatre) A wonderfully…
Best of 2017 – Auckland Theatre performances
A year of strong performances on the stage in Auckland, particular at the Basement Theatre. In chronological order here are my favourite from the ~80 shows I saw this year.…
2017 – Best of Auckland Theatre so far…
Half way through the year, and having seen over 40 shows, these are the highlights so far… Amadeus (ASB Waterfront Theatre) The best ATC show in two years (That Bloody…