EDITORIAL: Auckland promoters can learn from their musical lemon.

Go backstage at Cirque du Soleil's Kooza, coming to Auckland this month.

Cirque du Soleil gets ready to open its latest show, Kooza.

This summer we look back at some of the best stories of the year. This is from August.

The Candy Man - aka Willy Wonka - is about to bring his sweet touch to Sydney.

Awkward dates and Bollywood thrills await Silo Theatre in 2019, writes Ethan Sills.

Peter Peryer was one of New Zealand's more eminent artists.

Civilian prisoners of war in 1914-18 Germany permitted to develop rich cultural life

Tributes are flowing for lauded New Zealand choreographer and dancer Douglas Wright.

Greg Bruce chronicles a week in the life of St Kevins Arcade.

Dionne Christian's picks for what to see this year at the Brisbane Festival.

The festival stages performances from around the world, including 24 acts from Aotearoa.

Previous Matariki Award winners include Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis.

School holidays mean that Tim Bray Productions will stage one of its plays for children.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet delivers a show with panache and impeccable timing.

The Dust Palace NZ's biggest cirque act is moving to new premises soon. / Doug Sherring

Parris Goebel and her sisters are behind the new initiative: Sisters United NZ.

Stand-up comedian Melanie Bracewell talks writing jokes all day and having a full-time job

It's called "social choreography" and it puts the extraordinary into everyday dance.

The TimeOut and Arts team pick the places they want to be this weekend.

A trailer showing the first professional dance made in Antarctica has now been released.

The choral work Gallipoli to the Somme is a fine addition to NZ works inspired by WWI.

COMMENT: Why do the arts always lose out in our sports-obsessed country?

Cindy Jang feels awkward revealing North Korean links so now she's dancing about it.

Auckland production of Mamma Mia! is an experience to remember, writes Dione Joseph.

Tales we tell about dead relatives and stories they may tell us on stage at the Basement.

The aerialist's fall reportedly 'traumatised' audience members.

A circus like no other where the contrast between town and country vividly comes alive.

Avant-garde ensemble From Scratch take fans on a trip to savour, writes William Dart.

Royal New Zealand Ballet culture given the all-clear after years of artistic turbulence