EntertainmentConcert Review: Piers Lane and the Doric String Quartet, <i>Auckland Town Hall</i>14 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentCirque Mother of Africa: Bending over backwardsWinston Ruddle, creator of <i>Cirque Mother Africa</i>, has searched the continent looking for the most heart-stopping acts to be found.10 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentBlood will have bloodOpera NZ's staging of <i>Macbeth</i> revamps Shakespeare's tragedy about a deranged couple dragging each other to destruction, director Tim Albery tells William Dart.10 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Canadian Aboriginal FestivalNorth America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.30 Aug 02:00 PM
EntertainmentA toxic family blows its topBrace yourselves for US playwright Tracy Lett's <i>August: Osage County</i>, which won the Pulitzer Prize28 Aug 12:12 AM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: He Reo Aroha <i>at Glen Eden Playhouse</i>The Going West Books & Writers Festival kicks off its programme with an absolute gem26 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: The Vagina Monologues <i>at The Basement</i>This new rendition, full of hard-hitting and hilarious performances, has changed my mind26 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMelbourne: Perfect for Mary PoppinsThe musical city of Melbourne seems an appropriate setting for a stage production of <i>Mary Poppins</i>, writes Megan Anderson.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Grease <i>at Civic Theatre, Auckland</i>The South African-sourced production delivers the goods, bringing a hint of regional flavour to the show's all-American ambience.06 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Te Kaupoi <i>Hawkins Theatre, Papakura</i>Daring drama brings curtain down on Maori playwright's festival, hopefully not for last time22 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentIce Skating Review: Swan Lake <i>ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre</i>Elegant dancers take <i>Swan Lake</i> to new level with spirited stunts and acrobatics22 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Heat <i>at the Herald Theatre</i>For once, a play's tagline is accurate: this drama-on-ice is pitched as "a woman, a man and a penguin" - and they're not kidding.13 Jul 04:00 PM