EntertainmentGhosts and gore promised in Horror playThe stage show fans of horror films must see.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Summer Shakespeare, As You Like ItSummer Shakespeare As You Like It is a good time, but a long one.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOur words have powerSilo Theatre's latest play takes the words out of our mouths and considers how powerful they really are.14 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSassy social commentary is sweetWomen of colour stand up and make some noise in Hot Brown Honey as part of Auckland's Pride Festival.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCD review: Andras Schiff, Encores after BeethovenWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical music CDs.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Mikado has staying powerNZ Opera's The Mikado sounds sweet, writes William Dart.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpera singer Natasha Wilson performs at Auckland Arts FestivalOpera singer Natasha Wilson is performing in the world premiere production of NZ Opera's Candide at the Auckland Arts Festival in March 2018.Watch04 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandBielski's personal highlights of Auckland Arts FestivalAuckland Arts Festival director Jonathan Bielski discusses his personal highlights of the festival.Watch02 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCell phones make magical music for Tan DunWilliam Dart reviews the APO's first concert of 2017.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHistory in harmony in opera world firstChinese, English and Maori opera tells a striking story.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical CD review: Shostakovich, Violin Concertos 1 & 2William Dart finds a "dark, bleak history" unfolding in a superb new classical CD.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBallet review: Swan LakeThe musicality of the dancing, the lyricism of the music, and the clarity of the underlying narrative are unified and the ending is satisfying.13 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandLearning to perform on a shoestringAuckland Airport is giving $120,000 to 12 charities as part of its annual 12 days of Christmas. The Herald is profiling each initiative.21 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIt's all go at Whoa!Aucklanders get their first glimpse of the new Whoa! Studios today.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Entertainment2017 sounds sweet, writes William DartWilliam Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.16 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTim Finn's fashionable new musicalTim Finn has created an engaging score for a hit Aussie musical.09 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland acting talent recognisedAuckland's acting community recognises outstanding achievements at annual awards.06 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Taonga pūoro heard again in NapierThe beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 Dec 01:51 AM
EntertainmentRawiri Paratene joins Pop-up Globe castVeteran actor Rawiri Paratene will join the cast for Pop-up Globe's 2017 season.30 Nov 04:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Amazing marionettes at Waikato Museum"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Nov 10:33 PM
EntertainmentAll-male burlesque is a Christmas treatBriefs is perfect pre-Christmas cabaret for grown-ups.25 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Plumbing incident' closes Civic TheatreSmelly problem forces theatre show to move.23 Nov 09:29 PM
EntertainmentFawlty Towers live show axes NZ tourA live version of hit TV show Fawlty Towers has canned its New Zealand tour, citing last week's Kaikoura earthquake among the reasons.20 Nov 08:15 PM
EntertainmentTiming is everything for NZ composerNZ composer Jenny McLeod celebrates her 75th birthday with her biggest achievement to date.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRia Hall to make theatre debutValues and self belief will strengthen Ria Hall's theatre debut.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBallet keeps dancers on the moveFollowing their dreams sees two ballerinas on a global dance.18 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMaidment Theatre to close for goodThe University of Auckland's Maidment Theatre is to close for good, as the price-tag to fix it soared to more than $16 million.02 Nov 02:45 AM
EmploymentFor actors, the pay's the thingArtists and entertainers may think their work is a labour of love, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be paid a fair wage for it26 Oct 08:48 PM
EntertainmentA stage version of Fawlty Towers is coming to NZFawlty Towers - Live is coming to New Zealand.18 Oct 05:00 PM
KahuShow changes the lives of NZ youthBrave Auckland teenagers hit centre stage for their final performance in Manawa Ora: Courage is Contagious.09 Oct 10:15 PM
OpinionDionne ChristianNew Auckland theatre: phoenix risen from ashesHerald arts editor tells of theatre genesis.22 Sep 12:40 AM
EntertainmentAotearoa Dell'Art unmaskedIn an office crammed with books and stage memorabilia, theatre-maker and teacher Pedro Ilgenfritz finds space for a battered brown 29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCd Review: Martha Argerich, Early RecordingsDeutsche Grammophon has taken Argentinian pianist Martha Argerich's 75th birthday very seriously. New releases include a Bueno Aires 29 Jul 05:00 PM
