Culture 101

Daniel Pengelly spent more than twenty years in theatre as a performer, director, and former artistic director of both The Court Theatre and Centrepoint Theatre before finding a new home in the… Read more Audio

After 15 years as a psychologist, Rachael Mayne decided it was time to take a break and pursue her painting full time. What started out as an escape and hobby has become a second career. Read more Audio

Film critic Kate Rodger joins Culture 101 to discuss Oscar predictions and the NZ documentary smashing the box office. Read more Audio

For the past 30 years, Kyle Balda has been involved and behind some of the most successful animated films of the century. Read more Audio

Thirty-Six is a new play inspired by the viral New York Times article about the 36 questions designed to lead to love. Read more Audio

Craig Cliff is a novelist, short story writer and reviewer based in Otepoti Dunedin, and this year's Fiction category convenor of judges for the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Read more Audio

Internationally renowned UK artist Luke Jeram is known for large scale installations including the global Play Me, I'm Yours piano project. His latest work Helios is currently suspended in the Concert… Read more Audio

Kristian Lavercombe holds the world record for the most performances in The Rocky Horror Show and is now touring New Zealand as The Narrator. Read more Audio

Michelle Langstone looks at three films making waves internationally, including The Bride,  No Other Choice, and Cannes Grand Prix winning drama Sentimental Value. Read more Audio

Country Calendar Producer and narrator Dan Henry reflects on the legacy of the series on its 60th Birthday. Read more Audio

Actor Bronwyn Turei and director Amber Curreen discuss debuting Wet by Dr Tui Matelau. Read more Audio

Journalist, broadcaster and entrepreneur Brodie Kane joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites. Read more Audio