EntertainmentTheatre review: Don GiovanniFrom the start, New Zealand Opera's Don Giovanni presented the mix of tragedy and comedy stipulated in the opera's description as "dramma giocoso" (playful drama).19 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Opera's seductive Don GiovanniAuckland opera audiences have become accustomed to having Verdi and Puccini presented through the eyes of female directors from across the Tasman.05 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Requiem delivered with primal passionThere was an air of ritual about Requiem for the Fallen, the major music commission of the New Zealand Arts Festival.02 Mar 04:30 PM
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
