A play about sex education is assured and innovative theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Ambitious drama presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience.

Director Tanemahuta Gray tells Ethan Sills how Tiki Taane's music inspired his latest epic

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Jazz diva Dianne Reeves talks old and new with William Dart before visit to Wellington.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

It's one of the world's most prestigious music competitions and it happens right here.

Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

Play about dire state of sex education in NZ could lead to change, says theatre director.

A new play spans 150 years to explores the intricacies of the Kiwi-Indian experience.

Visiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

Cirque du Soleil's new show is based on the world of James Cameron's Avatar.

Our first Pasifika African play is a powerful coming-of-age tale, writes Dione Joseph.

Only in New Zealand? A travelling show about canines' comic capers rolls into town.

A NZ teenager has won a coveted spot at the prestigious Rambert ballet school.

"Spoken word fills a gap which doesn't necessarily exist in other spaces."

Composer Gareth Farr's new requiem concerto will be heard in New Zealand and France.

Discovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.

Our hip hop dancers continue to show why they're the world's best, writes Dione Joseph.

One of Auckland's most iconic theatres prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in style.

Our first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.

Young composers rise to challenge to create music inspired by art, writes William Dart.

Pop up Globe producers may be close to sealing a deal to take their show around the world.

Singers passionate about a cappella compete to be the best Naked Choir in the country.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

English composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.

Madison Nonoa adds pop culture cache to opera singer mystique when she appears in Amadeus.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.