We were keen to get our theatrical cultural fix this last week, but as we couldn’t find one …we went to see the only play in town during our stay: Hilary Clinton / Young Lover.

I’m afraid that New Zealand humour doesn’t always translate to us Brits. For example, only last night I had to translate my comment on the wine to our enthusiastic NZ waiter:

‘When I say the wine is ‘not too bad‘ this is British speak for the NZ word ‘awesome!’’

In general I think I would have to agree with the New York Magazine’s description of the play; they described it as ‘demented’, a description which is proudly displayed as part of the publicity distributed by Circa Theatre. I didn’t have the heart to tell them …

It wasn’t a compliment guys…

The Circa Theatre on Wellington’s waterfront does put on some excellent theatre over the year.