EntertainmentPassionate tribute to Russian composersIn the world of chamber music the Borodin Quartet reigns supreme. The Russian ensemble can boast a lifespan of 65 years, with the late Valentin Berlinsky, who died in 2008, spending 62 of them as cellist.13 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: Thrill of a premiere shouldn't be underestimatedThe risk is part of the itching in the oyster shell that makes the pearl. It's an essential part of what makes the performing arts so exciting.13 Mar 02:25 AM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>360</i> reviewAuckland's Nightsong Productions and Theatre Stampede have premiered in Wellington a joyous, theatrical tour de force.12 Mar 08:20 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>Calexico</i> reviewCalexico's instrumentals get the best reaction - with guitar twangs and big-echo whistling, whip-cracks and rodeo yelps - writes Chris Bourke.11 Mar 08:24 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>11 and 12</i> reviewMark Amery reviews <i>11 and 12</i> at the New Zealand Arts Festival.11 Mar 03:01 AM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>Sing the Truth</i> review<i>Sing the Truth</i> is a tribute to feisty, brilliant jazz diva Nina Simone.07 Mar 08:20 PM
Entertainment<i>Preview:</i> <i>The Importance of Being Earnest</i> at Maidment Theatre06 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>Inside out</i> reviewThe carny folk have come to Wellington, all sweat, glitter and sawdust.01 Mar 06:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: Powhiri sets festival in motionA 6am powhiri for two hundred international artists kicked off the 2010 New Zealand International Arts Festival on Wellington's waterfront this morning.25 Feb 11:50 PM
OpinionNZ Arts Festival - Celebrating HappenstanceFormer festival junkie Mark Amery re-emerges as a critic and commentator for the NZ International Arts Festival opening in Wellington today.25 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentThe playersIt's called <i>Fresh Produce</i> but it has nothing to do with farmers' markets or the current vogue for home-grown vegetables.22 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentJude Law, Weisz scoop theatre awardsJude Law and Rachel Weisz have scooped the acting honours at this year's Whatsonstage.com theatre awards, voted for by the public.14 Feb 08:08 PM
Entertainment<i>Preview:</i> Nation at Rialto NewmarketTerry Pratchett's alternate world as seen in the latest National Theatre film offering has a Kiwi tang.13 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentBlessed with rich variety and verveThe Auckland theatre scene has been busier than ever over the past year, but does quantity mean quality?11 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaywright gives voice to hidden historiesMusket wars are the setting for a drama of race and power.13 Nov 03:00 PM
