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June 02, 2023 by Kate Prior

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For Metro magazine I wrote a reported feature about one of the most crucial aspects of film financing – the star – and whether the New Zealand screen sector is focussing on this enough for the sustainability of our industry. You can read it here.

June 02, 2023 /Kate Prior
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Feeling Good: Covid-19, Creativity and Wellbeing

April 29, 2022 by Kate Prior

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For Creative New Zealand and Ensemble Magazine’s ‘Creative Wellbeing’ series, I wrote about how when we’re unable to articulate emotions through the barrage of the pandemic, the arts not only lift our mood but remind us of who we are.

April 29, 2022 /Kate Prior
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With a Little Help From Your Friends: Getting Every Brilliant Thing Onstage

November 04, 2020 by Kate Prior

I wrote about Silo Theatre’s production of Every Brilliant Thing and getting it onstage in between lockdowns for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

November 04, 2020 /Kate Prior
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Online Free Festival: The Definitive Pantograph Punch Lockdown List

March 27, 2020 by Kate Prior

Once we went into the first Aotearoa lockdown, I curated a list of online art for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

March 27, 2020 /Kate Prior
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Memoirs of a Participant: A Review of Essays In Love

March 19, 2020 by Kate Prior

I reviewed theatre production Essays in Love for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

March 19, 2020 /Kate Prior
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Burn The Whole Fucking House Down: Morgan Lloyd Malcolm in Conversation

March 12, 2020 by Kate Prior

I interviewed English playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm about her play Emilia at the Globe for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

March 12, 2020 /Kate Prior
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Fleabag viewers will find so many reasons to love the NT Live solo performance

March 03, 2020 by Kate Prior

I reviewed Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s NT Live solo show version of Fleabag for Flicks.co.nz. You can read it here.

March 03, 2020 /Kate Prior
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From Tent to Terrace: The Most Exciting New Theatre In Aotearoa

December 15, 2019 by Kate Prior

I wrote about a new Fringe theatre for Ōtautahi for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

December 15, 2019 /Kate Prior
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Whose Voice Is It Anyway: A Review of 'Actressexual'

March 02, 2019 by Kate Prior

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I wrote about Actressexual and allyship in a review of the show for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

March 02, 2019 /Kate Prior
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Change of Fortunes: Lessons from the Death of a Theatre

May 21, 2018 by Kate Prior

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Three weeks ago, Fortune Theatre shut its doors after 44 years serving Otago and Southland. I analysed why on The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

May 21, 2018 /Kate Prior
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Final Flourish: Ten Moments in Auckland Theatre 2017

December 20, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I wrote about some of my favourite moments in Auckland theatre in 2017 for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

December 20, 2017 /Kate Prior
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We're Here, We're Queer, We're Going Nowhere: FAFSWAG at The Basement 2017

November 21, 2017 by Kate Prior

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FAFSWAG took up a residency at The Basement this year. I chatted with the collective about their year in the performance space for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

November 21, 2017 /Kate Prior
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New Magic: Prokofiev, Puppets and Peter

November 12, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I wrote about Silo Theatre's production of Peter and the Wolf for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

November 12, 2017 /Kate Prior
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Interview with Fiona Graham

November 11, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I interviewed dramaturg and academic Fiona Graham about her new book Performing Dramaturgy. You can read it here.

November 11, 2017 /Kate Prior
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Review: 'The Winterreise Project'

October 22, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I reviewed The Winterreise Project for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

October 22, 2017 /Kate Prior
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Review: 'Pleasuredome'

October 01, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I reviewed Pleasuredome for The Pantograph Punch. The piece won Best Review at the Auckland Theatre Awards 2018. You can read it here.

October 01, 2017 /Kate Prior
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Review: 'When Sun and Moon Collide'

June 26, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I reviewed Auckland Theatre Company's production of When Sun and Moon Collide for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

June 26, 2017 /Kate Prior
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Review: 'Kororareka: The Ballad of Maggie Flynn'

June 06, 2017 by Kate Prior

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I reviewed Red Leap's Kororareka: The Ballad of Maggie Flynn for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

June 06, 2017 /Kate Prior
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We Strive To Please: An Interview with Pop-up Globe's Miles Gregory

April 29, 2017 by Kate Prior

I interviewed Miles Gregory for The Pantograph Punch. You can read it here.

April 29, 2017 /Kate Prior
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Moira's Lament: A Conversational Review of 'Boys'

April 24, 2017 by Kate Prior

I had a conversation with three 15 year-olds who'd all seen Auckland Theatre Company's production, Boys, directed by Eleanor Bishop and Julia Croft. You can read it on The Pantograph Punch, here.

April 24, 2017 /Kate Prior
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