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February 7, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #186 – Paul Ubana Jones, Wellington, 2012
I was talking with a friend the other day about how we missed Downstage – the Wellington theatre. It was great. Saw some amazing plays there and comedy and also live music. They created this initiative called the Soundstage Series. It sorta didn’t really – quite – work. I’d had some involvement, suggested some names […]Archive
December 16, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #176 – Chris Martin & Carl Donnelly, Wellington, 2014
Chris Martin and Carl Donnelly are both British comedians (stink one having the name Chris Martin eh…?) and they did a show together last year, and I reviewed it. It was the first comedy show I’d reviewed in quite some time – since then I’ve covered a couple of others, but my tolerance for always […]Archive
August 30, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #137 – Strike: Elemental, Wellington, 2011
I really miss Downstage Theatre – okay, the building is still there, and they still put on some comedy and theatre performances. But I miss Downstage, the people behind the brand I suppose…the people that put thought into shows, fostering relationships and building ideas. I liked Downstage for comedy and theatre, but I really enjoyed […]Archive
August 11, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #127 – David O’Doherty, Wellington, 2012
I’ve seen David O’Doherty a few times – he’s funny. I like his comedy. I like his angle. His silly-simple songs are a crucial part of the act but his fun with language and his faux-anger and his examination of (his) neurosis and everything else that he does works around (and outside of) his musical […]Archive
August 2, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Stubs: #121 – Paul Ubana Jones, Wellington, 2010
I’ve written a lot about Paul Ubana Jones, I’ve written about him often – covering his gigs, reviewing albums, plugging his work and worth. He’s a friend. A hero. Someone I’ve admired for a long time, and consider myself lucky to know – to be able to chat to, to look forward to catching up […]Archive
July 23, 2011 by Simon Sweetman