Conversations With Wāhine

Harita interviews Imogen Stone.
Born and raised in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, New Zealand, Imogen Stone is a multi-disciplinary performing artist, aerialist, creator, director & producer. Over the past 13 years her career has taken her all over the world, performing within some of the largest Arts Festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe and Glastonbury Festival. 
Closer to home, her broad skillset has seen her work with the likes of Wētā Workshop and World of Wearable Art as an aerialist, acrobat, puppeteer and movement collaborator.

Auckland Live is proud to present the Auckland premiere of Everybody Knows, the new show from award-winning circus comedy trio Laser Kiwi, developed in partnership with Hannah Playhouse in Wellington. Part of the 2026 New Zealand International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo, the season plays in Wellington 5 – 16 May at the Hannah Playhouse and Auckland from 19 – 23 May at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre.

Eleonora interviews Rachel Macindoe Baker.
Rachel is the creator of Chrysalis, is an artist and animator based in Wellington. She studied Media Design at Victoria University of Wellington, where she loved experimenting with mixed media in her projects and finding new ways to tell stories visually. Rachel started her career in 2021 as an animator at Wētā FX. While her professional background is rooted in VFX, she retains a lot of passion for the vibrant, hand-crafted nature of 2D animation.

Harita interviews Anji Kreft.
Long time Kiwi, but originally from England, Anji has been performing since she was a kid. As an adult, she’s performed in London's West End, national & international T.V – Director, TV & Radio Presenter, Vocalist, Voice Over Artist, Actress, Comedienne. You may have seen her in Coronation Street back in 2006 or when she was a childrens TV presenter.  She's done THE LOT!

Bats Theatre will host the premiere season of STAUNCH from 30th April to 2nd May. It is a compelling one-woman performance written and performed by Anji.
STAUNCH is an intimate and heartfelt work exploring love, laughter, and discovery. Through personal storytelling, Anji reflects on her relationship with her mother and the powerful truths revealed after her passing. The result is a warm, engaging production that blends humour, reflection, and emotional depth.
Performed in Anji’s signature inclusive and welcoming style, the show breaks the fourth wall and invites audiences into a shared theatrical experience, with optional participation.

In this episode, Laura and Sophie chat with Melissa Hannan.
From the workshop floor to empowering women across New Zealand, Melissa shares how she’s breaking barriers in the automotive world through Girls ’N’ Gasoline, creating a supportive, no-judgement space where women can learn, build confidence, and take control of their vehicles.

Harita chats to musician, Georgia Knight.
Banished Music proudly welcomes Georgia Knight back to Aotearoa, following her standout solo performance at The Others Way. After captivating audiences with a spellbinding set that lingered long after the final note, Georgia brings her singular world of sound back to New Zealand stages, expanded, immersive, and more powerful than ever, this time with her full live band. 
Naarm-born and sometimes Aotearoa-based, Knight crafts other worldly pop from auto harp, dusty loops, synth textures, and avant-garde edges. Her 2023 EP Hell on Bent Street established her as a rising force, with appearances at Dark Mofo, Rising, Camp A Low Hum, and shows alongside Blonde Redhead and Mogwai. It’s been a big 12 months for Georgia. Her independently released debut album Beanpole, earned praise from Sharon Van Etten, Arab Strap, and BBC Radio 6 Music.
 Supporting the album, she was booked for a string of highly coveted festivals including The Great Escape in the UK, Golden Plains and Phoenix Central Park in Australia, The Others Way and Port Noise here in NZ.
 Now touring her new album Beanpole, recorded with Andrew ‘Idge’ Hehir, she returns with a fuller, more immersive live show, intimate, cinematic, and impossible to look away from.  Alongside the tour announcement, Georgia has unveiled a reworked version of her single Desire, featuring additional production from Ōtautahi-based producer, songwriter and musician Chris Wethey. Originally released in 2025 as the first single from her acclaimed album Beanpole, the track offered a first glimpse into her evolving sonic territory, this new iteration pushes that evolution even further.
Please note: since recording this interview on 9th April, Georgia's Auckland and Wellington shows on 11th and 12th April have been postponed due to Cyclone Vaianu - you can follow her on instagram (@georgiaknightclub) to be updated on the new show dates