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Theatre group to share tales of homelessness on Auckland's streets in Europe

Theatre group that's called the streets home prepares for European festival.

Hundreds queue in Auckland for Book of Mormon tickets

The Tony, Olivier and Grammy award winning show will begin its limited run season at the Civic Theatre on Friday, 6 March.

Auckland Fringe Review: Fetished world and a hidden gem

Auckland Fringe shows why we need to keep developing unique NZ dance and theatre voices.

Depression: Take the dog for a walk says powerful new play

Stellar cast combine mythology, waiata and humour to tackle Māori suicide epidemic.

Dark lady emerges from the shadows

400 years after England's first woman poet made her name known, she's finally being heard.

Provoked, amused and disappointed - reviews of Auckland Fringe's first shows

In a crowded and diverse Auckland Fringe, shows have to stand out. Did these?

The Book of Mormon a masterclass in satire with heart

The world's most 'inappropriate' musical is about to open in Auckland.

On the edge: a taste of what to expect at the Auckland Fringe Festival

Auckland's biggest performing arts festival opens next week.

Harry Potter gets a Kiwi twist

A Kiwi actor is bringing Ron Weasley to life in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

How theatre is helping to make refugee kids feel that NZ can be home

Why could an Auckland arts group become vital to youth as NZ's refugee quota increases?

David Suchet on his wife and mourning Poirot

David Suchet speaks to The Herald ahead of his February stage show in Auckland.

The winners from Auckland's theatre awards named

The shining stars of Auckland theatre 2019 have been announced.

Exuberant Romeo and Juliet strikes a fine balance between humour and pathos

The Pop-up Globe's farewell to Auckland is a love letter to the free spirit of theatre.

One out of the hat: Taika Waititi is our entertainment hero

He made us laugh - and think about hard things.

Pop-up Globe's big reveal - Romeo and Juliet as you've never seen them before

"I always wanted to play some sort of seeded berry."

Robbie Magasiva's one-man show

Robbie Magasiva to bring conversations about mental health to the stage.

Cast from Disney's My Son Pinocchio receive top billing

More than 100 kids from the cast of Disney's My Son Pinocchio received top billing today.

Local Focus: 8 Scott Ave in Ōwhata was the place to be last Saturday night

No actors, just whānau on stage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.