No Animals Were Harmed In The Making of; a collection of stories of our domesticated and not so domesticated furry friends.

Richard Bol

Sarah Finnigan - Walsh

Jono Aidney 

Alex Robb (as told by Finnius Teppett)

Hosted By Oliver Quincy Page

No Animals Were Harmed In The Making of; a collection of stories of our domesticated and not so domesticated furry friends.

Richard Bol

Sarah Finnigan - Walsh

Jono Aidney 

Alex Robb (as told by Finnius Teppett)

Hosted By Oliver Quincy Page

No Animals Were Harmed In The Making of; a collection of stories of our domesticated and not so d...

The Watercooler; No animals were harmed in the making of

Where it all began, our first issue. 

Our speakers for this first event include:

Joe Nunweek practices law by day and jams in the co-editorship of The Pantograph Punch, an Auckland arts and culture website, in between. Apart from a bit of freelance (1972, Sky Sport) or no-lance writing (Real Groove, Volume - RIP), he basically faffs at things. Guitar, photography - you know the person you think does these cool things 'seriously' because they're 'that kind of person'? He doesn't, he can't. Let's all hold onto the illusion though. His happy place is Palm Springs Parakai in all of its faded seventies deliquescence, and if there was no-one to watch and judge he would literally spend his days trainspotting.

Romain Mereau is a directing graduate from Unitec's School of Performing & Screen Arts. He tragically became addicted to movies from a young age, and has been utterly obsessed ever since. He works in digital marketing, and makes short films in his spare time.

Kirsten Taylor is a writer, musician and novice sourdough baker. She has lived in Edinburgh, Salzburg and Melbourne and is now studying occupational therapy at AUT.

Diane White studied Law and Arts in Wellington. She moved up to Auckland about 18 months ago for a job that means she now spends her days sorting out tenant-landlord disputes and thinking about fences. It wasn't what she saw herself doing, but she's pretty happy all the same. Outside of work, Di does bits and pieces for the criminal justice reform organisation JustSpeak, pats strangers' dogs at the supermarket, and fills in any spare moments with writing, blogging and shooting hoops. 

Finnius Teppet moved here from Wellington a couple of years ago, and he doesn't miss the old city or his family at all. He writes plays and stories on a range of themes including: the lasting influence of mothers on their children, what happens when your girlfriend resembles your mother, breastfeeding and psychoanalysis. Earlier in the year a play of his was produced by some Australians in their own country, and they won the Short + Sweet festival with it.

Oliver Quincy Page is a screenwriter, performance poet, conceptual artist and fan of architecture. His work has appeared in many magazines. Home & Garden was one he thinks. Oliver is currently writing a political thriller set against the backdrop of a gubernatorial primary race in Washington State, and a feature film about male friendships. Oliver enjoys brevity, wit, good taste and attending religious services unironically as is the custom of his people.

Where it all began, our first issue. 

Our speakers for this first event include:

Joe Nunweek practices law by day and jams in the co-editorship of The Pantograph Punch, an Auckland arts and culture website, in between. Apart from a bit of freelance (1972, Sky Sport) or no-lance writing (Real Groove, Volume - RIP), he basically faffs at things. Guitar, photography - you know the person you think does these cool things 'seriously' because they're 'that kind of person'? He doesn't, he can't. Let's all hold onto the illusion though. His happy place is Palm Springs Parakai in all of its faded seventies deliquescence, and if there was no-one to watch and judge he would literally spend his days trainspotting.

Romain Mereau is a directing graduate from Unitec's School of Performing & Screen Arts. He tragically became addicted to movies from a young age, and has been utterly obsessed ever since. He works in digital marketing, and makes short films in his spare time.

Kirsten Taylor is a writer, musician and novice sourdough baker. She has lived in Edinburgh, Salzburg and Melbourne and is now studying occupational therapy at AUT.

Diane White studied Law and Arts in Wellington. She moved up to Auckland about 18 months ago for a job that means she now spends her days sorting out tenant-landlord disputes and thinking about fences. It wasn't what she saw herself doing, but she's pretty happy all the same. Outside of work, Di does bits and pieces for the criminal justice reform organisation JustSpeak, pats strangers' dogs at the supermarket, and fills in any spare moments with writing, blogging and shooting hoops. 

Finnius Teppet moved here from Wellington a couple of years ago, and he doesn't miss the old city or his family at all. He writes plays and stories on a range of themes including: the lasting influence of mothers on their children, what happens when your girlfriend resembles your mother, breastfeeding and psychoanalysis. Earlier in the year a play of his was produced by some Australians in their own country, and they won the Short + Sweet festival with it.

Oliver Quincy Page is a screenwriter, performance poet, conceptual artist and fan of architecture. His work has appeared in many magazines. Home & Garden was one he thinks. Oliver is currently writing a political thriller set against the backdrop of a gubernatorial primary race in Washington State, and a feature film about male friendships. Oliver enjoys brevity, wit, good taste and attending religious services unironically as is the custom of his people.

Where it all began, our first issue. 

Our speakers for this first event include:

Joe Nunwee...

The Watercooler; Deep, Dark and Lost.

This episode is the improv stories of four of Auckland's greatest young comedians. You also get two stories from both Chris Parker and Guy Montgomery.- What a treat!

listen to the formats of both these The Basement regulars blend into one and see what magic will occur.

Here's a little about Snort http://www.basementtheatre.co.nz/whats-on/snort/ 

Speakers include- 
Chris Parker
Donna Brookbanks
Eli Matthewson
and
Guy Montgomery

This episode is the improv stories of four of Auckland's greatest young comedians. You also get two stories from both Chris Parker and Guy Montgomery.- What a treat!

listen to the formats of both these The Basement regulars blend into one and see what magic will occur.

Here's a little about Snort http://www.basementtheatre.co.nz/whats-on/snort/ 

Speakers include- 
Chris Parker
Donna Brookbanks
Eli Matthewson
and
Guy Montgomery

This episode is the improv stories of four of Auckland's greatest young comedians. You also get t...

SNORTERCOOLER: Snort meets The Watercooler

This month's issue showcased stories from three very different households as told by members of these families; Chris Thompson, Elle Hunt and Natasha Hoyland.

Hosted by Oliver Quincy Page and staged at The Basement Theatre in Auckland.

This month's issue showcased stories from three very different households as told by members of these families; Chris Thompson, Elle Hunt and Natasha Hoyland.

Hosted by Oliver Quincy Page and staged at The Basement Theatre in Auckland.

This month's issue showcased stories from three very different households as told by members of t...

The Watercooler: All In The Family

Meredith tells the story of finding love that may have literally been lost due to translation.

Meredith tells the story of finding love that may have literally been lost due to translation.

The Watercooler Dating Meredith Rehburg

Calum tells the story of being auctioned off as a celebrity date and realising that maybe that isn't as sexy as it sounds.

Calum tells the story of being auctioned off as a celebrity date and realising that maybe that isn't as sexy as it sounds.

Calum tells the story of being auctioned off as a celebrity date and realising that maybe that is...

The Watercooler dating Calum Gittins

Alice tells the story of finding love, it slipping through her fingers and so she takes charges.

Alice tells the story of finding love, it slipping through her fingers and so she takes charges.

The Watercooler Dating Alice Harbourne

Jesse tells the story of falling for the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen, then realising he wasn't the first to do so.

Jesse tells the story of falling for the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen, then realising he wasn't the first to do so.

Jesse tells the story of falling for the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen, then realising he wa...

The Watercooler dating Jesse Griffin

Dawn tells the tale of a family reunion that can't her pause about what it means to belong.

Dawn tells the tale of a family reunion that can't her pause about what it means to belong.

Reunion Issue; Dawn Glover

Chris takes to the stage to muse about being an adult with your parents and how bridging the gap between child and adult is a unique one.

Chris takes to the stage to muse about being an adult with your parents and how bridging the gap between child and adult is a unique one.

Chris takes to the stage to muse about being an adult with your parents and how bridging the gap ...

Reunion Issue; Chris Parker

Inspired by many well-known storytelling events and podcasts held worldwide (The Moth, This American Life), The Watercooler is a platform for people from all walks to tell stories both true and imagined. Storytellers are given a simple brief to share a story inspired by the month’s theme, whether based on real-life experiences or entirely fictional.

Recorded live Basement Theatre (Auckland).

Want to share your story? Register your interest to speak at a future event by emailing the organiser: thewatercoolernz@gmail.com

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