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The capital of cool events
Danielle Wright finds Wellington alive with art events, food and popular culture this winter.
Theatre review: Blunt assessment of child abuse
Patua means "to hit, kill, subdue, ill-treat", and writer-director Renae Maihi bravely takes on the subject of child abuse…
British theatre director explores a new stage
In making the transition from stage to big screen, noted British theatre director Rufus Norris is following in some rather…
Mirren's tirade at drummers
A troupe of street drummers got a shock when Helen Mirren, dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, emerged to berate them for disrupting…
Theatre
War Horse fails to get out of starting gate in tough market
The stage show War Horse has scrapped its Auckland season, blaming high costs, a competitive market…
Helen Mirren: Stage queen
Helen Mirren was crowned queen of the London stage at the Olivier Awards Sunday, while compelling, canine-titled teen drama…
It's okay to laugh at your kids
So, you think your child's funny? Danielle Wright talks to the kids comedy industry to find out how you can encourage your…
Concert review: Michael Houstoun
Michael Houstoun's reCYCLE , with the pianist tackling all 32 Beethoven Sonatas, has now begun its historic journey around…
Theatre review: Goodbye My Feleni, Basement Theatre
The Maori Battalion has earned a place of veneration within New Zealand's collective memory but it is…
Sacrifices for God, king and someone else's country
The resurgence of interest in New Zealand's military history - evidenced by the numbers attending Anzac services in recent…
Hey kids, the fun is all for you
Over the next few months children, from tots to teens, can immerse themselves in music, comedy and drama as they like it:…
Aotea Square to descend into zombie hell
It's a play rewriting the rules of theatre - a live performance with a supporting cast of the undead. Starting in Auckland…
Australia: Grab a bite and soak up views
Beachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.
Review: Zombies are coming
Theatre Archives
Aotea Square's lawns look parched and desperate for rain after our dry summer of drought. But what if…
Arts
Art gallery listings: May 24
Auckland Art Gallery Wellesley St Auckland Triennial, to Aug 11 Little Miracles, to Jun 30 Temples For the Gods, to Jul…
Entertainment
Young, gifted, and lifting the game
Classical concerts can be a bit intimidating as a new experience - the formal environment, the required silence, the length…
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