New ZealandRutene Spooner gets serious impersonating Billy T. JamesMusical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.10 Sep 04:02 PM
New ZealandJean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston NorthThe play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.02 Sep 01:37 AM
New ZealandReview: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' showOPINION: It's a confident debut for Bold Theatre.27 Aug 04:26 AM
Lifestyle'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returningStreet artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ-bound illusionist on the ‘sliding doors moment’ that led to him touring the worldScott Silven says much of his success comes down to being 'really lucky'.05 Aug 11:12 PM
New ZealandReview: The Last Five Years a 'clever' showNot all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.05 Aug 11:11 PM
ReviewsReview: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.30 Jul 03:00 AM
EntertainmentAnd... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screenTV scriptwriter Fiona McKenzie established the Academy four years ago.24 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreamsSurgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew actors wanted for vintage playCentre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.09 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandCircus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilitiesThe community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids: Kiwi kid drummer hero dominates world competitionReporter Georgie talks to Ashwan, a kid whose tremendous talent on the Indian tabla has scored him an incredible three medals from the World Championships of Performing Arts!Watch25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne students nab awards at Shakespeare festivalMost Promising Actor and dance awards for Gisborne students at Shakespeare festival.24 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAustralia’s top illusionist Cosentino works his magicIllusionist and magician Cosentino visits the NZ Herald studio to demonstrate some sleight of hand. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Jun 05:00 PM
Entertainment'It's art, science, psychology': Australia's top illusionist demonstrates his magicTickets for Cosentino’s November and December shows across NZ are now available.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrass banding Waikato families heading to nationalsBrass banding is very much a family affair in the Waikato.17 Jun 08:30 PM
EntertainmentAussie artist Dean Lewis announces NZ tour dates for 2024The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will perform in three NZ cities this November.14 Jun 08:44 PM
New ZealandFounders drama continues: Demo budget extended by nearly $1mThe extension was necessary due to an ‘unprecedented’ asbestos find.12 Jun 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand13-year-old busks his way around the country to fund potentially life-changing tripGabriel Rodrigues has a minute to wow judges and win a life-changing scholarship.11 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin musician shines light on living with Tourette syndromeMads Harrop says she finds solace from her condition while on stage.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu Intermediate ‘shines’ at Waikato round of ShowquestShowquest a chance for students to shine at the performing arts.04 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreOPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare FestivalHamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.28 May 12:13 AM
ReviewsReview: The Rug is a musical well worth your supportThe locally made show is based on two cavemen families each wanting what the other has.21 May 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Full-circle moment': World-renowned mime returns to stage he performed on as a kidHe's travelled the world with his craft; now he's coming back to where it started.17 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSuspense mounts for Hitchcock stage performanceA 1940s live radio play with a ten-piece band promises a performance like no other.05 May 08:50 PM
New ZealandThrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to HamiltonSweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.02 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandBallroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, HamiltonThe show is touring New Zealand and will also make a stop in Waikato.29 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Somebody’s got to open that door': Concerns at decision to deny theatres' funding applicationsWaikato Herald spoke to local arts advocates about what the cuts mean for the future.26 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSpy: Disco fever? Auckland Town Hall to transform into Studio 54Dust off your flares and sequins.13 Apr 07:30 PM
EntertainmentSpy: Red White and Brass to hit the stage with star John-Paul FoliakiFoliaka tells Spy about the “awesome Tongan talent” involved.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTrailblazer Meri takes to the stageMeri Tipene-Walker is the first woman and first Māori to be the president of OnStage.09 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly difficult': Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival cancelledIt featured record numbers and half-price tickets last year, but won't be back in 2024.05 Apr 02:04 AM
EntertainmentLizzo gives update after 'quitting' announcement'With that being said, I'm going to keep moving forward. I'm going to keep being me.'03 Apr 12:14 AM
