Sam Brooks

Sam Brooks is a playwright and journalist who currently freelances and writes his own arts and culture newsletter Dramatic Pause.

‘Immigrants in our own country’: Hone Kouka on the 30-year legacy of Waiora Te Ukāipō

Sam Brooks

24 Feb 2026

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The cover of the novel Hoods Landing which has a photo of a Christmas Tree with balloons on it and an alsatian dog in front.

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Review: Hoods Landing is a gorgeous family drama – and a stunning debut

Review: The Dry House is a muddled cocktail of a show

Witi Ihimaera’s play Woman Far Walking strides proudly into 2025

Review: Mary is a slick spectacle that wants to be messy

Why do so many New Zealand plays have such short lives?

Review: Black Faggot is as relevant now as it was 10 years ago

Review: Roger Hall’s End of Summer Time knows its audience

Understanding Sir Roger Hall, the most successful playwright in New Zealand

Sam Brooks

14 Jun 2025

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‘Immigrants in our own country’: Hone Kouka on the 30-year legacy of Waiora Te Ukāipō

Review: Hoods Landing is a gorgeous family drama – and a stunning debut

Review: The Dry House is a muddled cocktail of a show

Witi Ihimaera’s play Woman Far Walking strides proudly into 2025

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Review: Mary is a slick spectacle that wants to be messy

Why do so many New Zealand plays have such short lives?

Review: Black Faggot is as relevant now as it was 10 years ago

Review: Roger Hall’s End of Summer Time knows its audience

Understanding Sir Roger Hall, the most successful playwright in New Zealand