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Classical review: Tale of actress and poet short but sweet
The New Zealand Festival's 2014 opera was shortish in length, running not too far past an hour, but Osvaldo Golijov's Ainadamar was a stunning achievement.
Theatre review: A romp on Bard's wild side
This year's Summer Shakespeare eschews the well-worn path of the familiar plays.
Classical review: Requiem delivered with primal passion
There was an air of ritual about Requiem for the Fallen, the major music commission of the New Zealand Arts Festival.
Violent themes deliver a damn good kicking
The politics of violence - when can it be justified? Who is capable of it? - is considered by two separate productions at The Basement.
Album review: Clap Clap Riot, Nobody/Everybody
"They saved the best for last" is the kind of cliche usually used by entertainment reporters covering their first concert.
Game review: The Last of Us: Left Behind
Chris Schulz reviews a new DLC pack for last year's epic zombie-adventure The Last of Us.
Chris Philpott: If you're not watching True Detective yet, you should be
Chris Philpott says True Detective might be the best thing on television right now. So why aren't you watching it?
Chris Philpott: Superhero show fails to wow - for now
If Chris Philpott was a betting man, he reckons his money would be on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D getting a whole lot better.
Concert review: Splore three days to remember
From calypso to virtuoso Indian music, the festival showcased some astonishing acts, with punters to match.
Theatre review: Fallen Angels, Q Theatre
This Noel Coward drawing room farce is light and entertaining, and its mocking of the slut/stud double standard is still depressingly relevant, even after nearly 90 years.
Chris Philpott: Why is TV2's new comedy Mom on so early?
How could anyone think 7.30pm is a suitable timeslot for TV2's new comedy show Mom? Chris Philpott investigates - and TVNZ responds.