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Alice Canton: 'Theatre can enable people to hear and see things through a different lens'

The actor, writer, director was encouraged to be creative from a young age.

Taonga: Meet performer Scotty Cotter's imaginary childhood friends

"I'm just like a little cheeky monkey sometimes."

The Young Ones: From Downstage groupies to theatre royalty

At the end of an era, Colin McColl and Ginette McDonald mark 55 years of friendship.

Kura head boy named for Shakespeare's Globe in London

25 students around New Zealand have been named to travel to London to perform Shakespeare.

Anuradha's production the Maha Yugas (Epoch of time)

Scene from Anuradha's production the Maha Yugas (Epoch of time). As per Hindu mythology, there are four yugas or also known as Epoch of time. Satya Yuga, Tretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga. The scene on the video reflects the time and life of people during the Satya Yuga. Video / Supplied

Laughter and wonder: Hawke's Bay man pays for 14 magic shows for schoolkids

When Covid postponed an Arts Festival show, up stepped Bruce Mactaggart.

One woman - five characters: Actress home to share history on stage

Playwright returns home for nostalgic drama

Capital's 'money-go-round' arts venue subsidy headed for review

The arts sector says venues aren't affordable making it difficult to present work.

Violinist Amalia Hall on stage fright, perfectionism and very expensive instruments

'I always plan to post more videos of me playing, but my standards are very high.'

Court theatre recasting trans role after complaints

The play, Things I Know to be True, has already opened and runs throughout April.

Love's Labour's Lost? The Pop-Up Globe creditors named in first report

The pandemic is said to have delivered a death blow to the business.

Earning a crust: How actors are faring after a year without Broadway

Broadway performer Max Kumangai has leaned into a fourth skill as the pandemic marches on.

Local Focus: Performing arts key to creativity

Lakes performing arts centre gets revival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Paraplegic performer: There are no limits to success

12-year-old Harper utilises her creative gifts, taking on lead roles in performing arts

Visionary advocate for the arts remembered

William Newton Sheat, OBE, CNZM. b. Hawera, 1 May 1930 - d. Wellington, 20 January 2021.

Local Focus: Founder reflects on opera school and Opera Week success

Future looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.