Film Review
Doc Edge 2025 Craccum Coverage | Made in Ethiopia
Promises crumble, farmers vanish, factories stagnate—development devours dignity in this bleak farce of 'economic progress'.
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Review
Documentary: A Good Question
"It is so hard to make a house."
Interview
Glory Whole: Behind the Viewing Hole with Grecco Romank and Copper MaeSteal
Craccum sat down with Grecco Romank members Bille Fee and Damian Golfinopoulos and drag creature Copper MaeSteal to discuss their upcoming collaboration ‘Glory Whole.’
Review
Theatre Review: Snart by Luka Piripi
A review of Luka Piripi's 'Snart,' featuring an exploration of living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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Auckland Writers Festival 2025: 'Stories (Un)told'
An insider looks into Auckland city's largest festival for writers, readers and all things literary.
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WIN a Spacey Jane or Dope Lemon Vinyl Record!
Enter our vinyl giveaway to win a copy of the latest Spacey Jane (@spacey_jane) or Dope Lemon (@dopelemonmusic) album on vinyl! Prize drawn June 1st.
Review
Murder On the Orient Express
If you love a murder mystery, you’ll love Murder on the Orient Express from the Auckland Theatre Company. The play is adapted from the Agatha Christie novel by the same name, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.
Events
Pan-Asian Music Showcase Night: Celebrating Identity, Community, and Belonging
On 28 June 2025 from 6 PM, Pan-Asian Music Showcase Night will bring together a diverse lineup of musicians and artists—Glxria, Sabreen, Iris Zhang, Han Lee, and Papercity—for an unforgettable night at The Tuning Fork (Spark Arena), one of Auckland’s premier music venues.
Review
La Bohème: Your New Opera Fix
Puccini’s iconic opera, La Bohème, is coming to Auckland. I sat down with one of the leading ladies, Elena Perroni (Mimì) to talk all things opera, music, and drama.
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New Zealand International Comedy Festival: Itay Phone Home
Itay Dom is a Billy T Award-nominated comedian and UoA PhD student — his new show, Itay Phone Home, is running May 20-24 in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
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Guide to Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki 2025
Learn more about the upcoming Auckland Writers Festival (May 13 -18) and win 1 of 5 double passes to attend one of their 180+ events! Sponsored by Auckland Writers Festival.
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Theatre Review: 'Speed is Emotional' by Jo Randerson
A short review of Jo Randerson's exhilarating theatrical release 'Speed is Emotional', showing at Q Theatre during 16 April - 3 May 2025.