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March 1, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Stubs: # 219 – Lungs, Wellington, 2016

The play Lungs was terrific – click there to read my review. Perfect small theatre, in the Circa Studio, a two-hander, unnamed couple, “She” and “He” I believe the notes said, or “Him” and “Her” or some such. I was there on opening night. I don’t often go to opening night. I find the rattling […]

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January 8, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 45 – Dean Hewison

Welcome to episode 45 of Sweetman Podcast – my conversation with Dean Hewison. Dean is a Wellington-based theatre and film writer and director. He co-wrote and directed the 2012 feature film, How To Meet Girls From A Distance. He has been a regular participant and – regularly – award winner in the 48 Hour Film […]

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December 2, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 39 – Aidee Walker

Welcome to episode 39 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with the actor/writer/director/musician Aidee Walker. I had just seen Aidee in the amazing Wellington production of Lungs at Circa Theatre. That show’s director (Dean Hewison, a friend and future guest on the podcast – his episode is in the can) […]

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October 25, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Lungs: Theatre

Lungs Direction: Dean Hewison (written by Duncan Macmillan) Circa Theatre; Circa Two (October 23 – November 19) Duncan Macmillan’s play has been performed internationally but here at Circa it makes its Wellington debut, and it’s the debut too for Hewison as a director of other people’s work. Known for his short and feature film work (as […]