Archive for the ‘Arts’ Category

A song about sex in a disabled bathroom

Red November 29th, 2007 No Comments

This is a song by Norwegian band “Boys on Wheels”. They’re hilarious and there’s more of their stuff on YouTube. Go on. You know you wanna watch ;D

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Review: Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland

Red November 24th, 2007 No Comments

This review was originally published in the Cerebral Palsy Society‘s Review publication, and Ross Flood (author) has kindly given me permission to post it up here. Cheers Floody! The Pumphouse Theatre, which is situated in Killarney Park, Takapuna, would definitely not win any wheelchair accessibility awards, but despite its obvious faults it does have a certain old fashion charm. Put it this way, if you are a wheelchair user and have an adventurous streak the Pumphouse theatre and its surrounds,

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Review: SkyCity Cinemas, Queen Street

Red October 16th, 2007 10 Comments

I admit it: I’m a bit of a movie junkie. I’m spending far too many lots of $15 these days on films which are far from worth it, but I keep going! I don’t know whether that says more about my financial discipline or the quality of modern films but hey, I digress. This review focusses on one of the more popular cinema complexes in Auckland, the SkyCity ‘Metro’ complex on Queen Street. First off, don’t be fooled by the

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Review: Vector Arena, Auckland

Red October 13th, 2007 14 Comments

Last night was my first experience with the Auckland City Council’s multi-million dollar indoor entertainment venue, the Vector Arena, and I’m delighted to report that it was an incredibly positive experience! I was there to see teenagedom idols Linkin Park, who were being supported by Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell. To be honest, Cornell is a bit before my time, and while the crowd seemed to be enjoying his set, you could tell there was a touch of politeness

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Touch Compass 10th year tour

Red October 10th, 2007 4 Comments

Touch Compass are 10 years old! And to celebrate it, their unique integrated style of dance, featuring both those with impairments and those without, is winding its way through the North Island for a 4-stop tour. From the official site: Renowned New Zealand integrated dance company Touch Compass celebrates its 10th anniversary with a four centre North Island tour. Auckland 17- 20th Oct, Maidment theatre Bookings: (09) 308 2383 or www.maidment.auckland.ac.nz Whangarei 31 Oct, Forum North Bookings: (09) 430 4244

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