Dramatic Pause
A newsletter for arts and culture coverage across New Zealand and the world, including journalism, reviews, and essays by Sam Brooks.

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Jan
12
How I Review: Madeleine Chapman

How I Review: Madeleine Chapman

In the third edition of how I review, an interview with journalist and author Madeleine Chapman.
14 min read
Jan
12
How I Review: Madeleine Chapman

How I Review: Madeleine Chapman

In the third edition of how I review, an interview with journalist and author Madeleine Chapman.
14 min read
Jan
07
A conversation with myself about Heated Rivalry

A conversation with myself about Heated Rivalry

About a month too late, I had a conversation with myself about the gay hockey show that is taking a corner of the internet by storm.
6 min read
Dec
16
Ghostfield: A Response

Ghostfield: A Response

A response to Foster Group’s new work Ghostfield, a dance piece that blends the physical and projected.
4 min read
Dec
10
Critical Corner: Genuine and Stable

Critical Corner: Genuine and Stable

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Proudly Asian Theatre Company's production of Genuine and Stable.
3 min read
Nov
21
How I Review: Samuel Te Kani

How I Review: Samuel Te Kani

In the second edition of How I Review, an interview with writer and filmmaker Samuel Te Kani.
7 min read
Nov
14
How I Review: Erin Harrington

How I Review: Erin Harrington

In the first edition of How I Review, an interview with academic and arts critic Erin Harrington, founder of the
13 min read
Nov
12
Critical Corner: Hoods Landing, Life on a Loop

Critical Corner: Hoods Landing, Life on a Loop

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of a fantastic debut novel and a moving show about aged care.
7 min read
Nov
10

How I Review: A New Series

The introduction for a new series (for paid subscribers only!) of in-depth interviews with New Zealand critics. A few months
3 min read
Oct
29
Critical Corner: Ilang-Ilang

Critical Corner: Ilang-Ilang

In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of Ilang-Ilang, a new Filipino ghost story play debuting at Basement Theatre.
5 min read