EntertainmentDame Kiri slammed for 'sharp, unsteady' Downton performanceA UK critic has slammed Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's guest performance on the hit TV drama <i>Downton Abbey</i>.07 Oct 10:36 PM
EntertainmentAndrew Lloyd Webber hospitalisedBritish theatre mogul Andrew Lloyd Webber has been hospitalised in the UK, where he received his "12th general anaesthetic in 8 months".16 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentOpera singer returns to help pay debt of gratitudeKiwi opera singer Madeleine Pierard has gone through hell, but says she is blessed to have the life she lives.13 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentElizabeth Marvelly: Singing to her own tuneElizabeth Marvelly became a pop opera star at the age of 18. Six years on, though, the Kiwi singer is packing it in, deciding that she no longer wants to sing the classical music that has brought her fame and money.21 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe capital of cool eventsDanielle Wright finds Wellington alive with art events, food and popular culture this winter.18 May 10:30 PM
EntertainmentOpera's own Tom JonesBryn Terfel was diligent, young and talented. He was also starting to think he had made the biggest mistake of his life.27 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentHey kids, the fun is all for youOver the next few months children, from tots to teens, can immerse themselves in music, comedy and drama as they like it: loud and boisterous, writes Dionne Christian.12 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Cosi fan Tutte, Mercury TheatreZesty performance by Auckland Opera Studio and ACO remains faithful to the spirit of original Cosi fan Tutte.12 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Tim Finn's Tahitian operaTim Finn's Tahitian opera presents her opening prayer for NZ Opera's recent premiere concert performance of Ihitai 'Avei'a - Star Navigator 12 - 20 March 2021. Video / New Zealand OperaWatch30 Nov 09:59 PM