PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Book of Mormon a masterclass in satire with heartThe world's most 'inappropriate' musical is about to open in Auckland.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOn the edge: a taste of what to expect at the Auckland Fringe FestivalAuckland's biggest performing arts festival opens next week.20 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter gets a Kiwi twistA Kiwi actor is bringing Ron Weasley to life in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.19 Feb 11:04 PM
EntertainmentMichael Hurst: 'It was a perfect marriage of theatre and reality'The actor recalls a nightmare onstage experience and his meeting with William Shatner.19 Feb 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTheatre review: Roger Hall winds up with styleSir Roger Hall's Winding Up drives home the absurdity of everyday existence.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentProud theatre moves festival into reflective momentsAuckland's Pride Festival continues to give voice to those seldom heard.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWhen is murder not murder? How an unjust law enabled killers of gay men to escape murder convictionsA defence that allowed criminals to get away with murder is in the spotlight again.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentRoger Hall winds it up for booming new playNew Roger Hall play to open in Auckland before North Island tour. Will it be his last?04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHannah Gadsby's triumphant New Zealand returnThe comedian amazed with award-winning Nanette; Douglas continues the comedy with bite.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAn end to Transtasman rivalry? Theatre shows new way NZ and Australia may be moving closerWorld's first Māori - Aboriginal rom-com signals new moves for local theatre.31 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentActor's plea - don't box me inHotel room performer on finding his own path in life.24 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHow theatre is helping to make refugee kids feel that NZ can be homeWhy could an Auckland arts group become vital to youth as NZ's refugee quota increases?17 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDavid Suchet on his wife and mourning PoirotDavid Suchet speaks to The Herald ahead of his February stage show in Auckland.16 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe winners from Auckland's theatre awards namedThe shining stars of Auckland theatre 2019 have been announced.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentExuberant Romeo and Juliet strikes a fine balance between humour and pathosThe Pop-up Globe's farewell to Auckland is a love letter to the free spirit of theatre.15 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOne out of the hat: Taika Waititi is our entertainment heroHe made us laugh - and think about hard things.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPop-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."06 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRobbie Magasiva's one-man showRobbie Magasiva to bring conversations about mental health to the stage.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCast from Disney's My Son Pinocchio receive top billingMore than 100 kids from the cast of Disney's My Son Pinocchio received top billing today.30 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 8 Scott Ave in Ōwhata was the place to be last Saturday nightNo actors, just whānau on stage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.26 Nov 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSilly season reaches peak at Basement Christmas spectacleIs this the funniest Christmas show? It'll have you laughing all the way to New Year's.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentReview: A new kind of theatre rides into townMy Heart Goes Thadak Thadak is set in 1975, pointing the way forward.24 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCulture clash meets space gags in Basement Christmas showIs this the final frontier for sell-out annual Christmas show?19 Nov 04:00 PM
Entertainment'She was an eagle': Witi Ihimaera remembers Nancy Brunning"She looked like a tiny bird in her wheelchair, but she was an eagle," Witi Ihimaera says.17 Nov 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAmerican Westerns and Bollywood cinema: why this Kiwi director thinks they're a lot alikeAhi Karunaharan grew up in Sri Lanka, but he dreamed of the wild, wild West.15 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDear diary: the nerves, the prep and the sheer joy of getting ready for a starring roleDiary of a dream: musical theatre "kid" gives a peek into what goes on behind the scenes.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTheatre review: Les Miserables is la victoireAuckland Music Theatre celebrates 100 years with stylish Les Miserables.10 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentPromising talent makes the most of difficult scriptStars of the future shine despite doubling up on roles.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Which pub are we going to?' — Suits star's class act after theatre ceiling collapseActor Wendell Pierce is being hailed for his speech following the theatre evacuation.08 Nov 02:44 AM
EntertainmentWhat's on in Whanganui this week? November 7-13Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.06 Nov 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNZ actor Stephen Papps: Maybe I should manufacture a good healthy dose of greed because I sure could do with the moneyNZ actor Stephen Papps on getting older - and what it means for future roles.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentOn Skid Row - the Kiwis at the heart of the 'worst manmade disaster in the US'LA's Skid Row is not a place you want to visit so why are kiwi theatre-goers going there?01 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCurtain up! Auckland Theatre Company reveals what's on stage in 2020Auckland Theatre Company lifts the curtain on its 2020 season of plays.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts FestivalTen-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Oct 01:26 AM