The play Every Brilliant Thing proves there's genuine joy to be found in the everyday.

Prima ballerina's energy is harnessed in a show which keeps dance creators on their toes.

The Body Laid Bare includes 100 artworks in an exhibition we can all take personally.

Choreographer Moss Patterson pays homage to his father in When Two Rivers Collide.

Legacy ballet stars rise to the challenge of sultry Carmen, writes Raewyn Whyte

High-tech wizardry makes The Encounter spellbinding theatre, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.

Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The storm clouds swirling above the open roof of the Pop-up Globe seemed to hold a mirror to the wild passions unleashed in the staging of Othello.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

A play about Shakespeare in prison avoids clichés, writes Janet McAllister.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

William Dart finds the NZSO's collaboration with the Modern Maori Quartet has mixed results.

A night on the Floating Theatre makes for an enchanted evening, writes Janet McAllister.

Musician and theatre director Robin Kelly from the Last Tapes Theatre Co, talks about his show 'Valerie'.

Can a performance make us genuinely care about the dying? Dione Joseph thinks so.

Dance show Castles shows maybe life's mosaic of experiences are difficult to fathom.

Theatre review: Paul Simei-Barton takes a look at the Pop-up Globe's latest production.

Who says you need to be on land to see a show in the Auckland Fringe Festival?

William Dart reviews the APO's latest concert.

Can't understand Te Reo? Hakarongo Mai will help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want

Disappointment with one CD turns to delight for William Dart who is alerted to a composer most of us should get to hear.

Auckland Arts Festival is producing five community-based projects where participation is the focus