Bless the Child reminds us we're part of a society with responsibilities to one another.

Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.

The TimeOut and Arts team share their picks of the places to be this weekend.

Tusiata Avia's Wild Dogs Under My Skirts is a piece of local literature like no other.

Why did the chicken cross the road? Maybe to befriend an elderly woman wanting a friend.

Paul Mathews says being a ballet dancer was a taboo topic at high school.

Our reviewers reflect on what they saw during the second and final week of Auckland Fringe

Valerie is possibly one of the most unique and personal pieces of theatre made in NZ.

There's "Junk" worth seeking out at the Auckland Arts Festival, writes Dionne Christian.

Five reviewers give their reflections after week one of the Auckland Fringe Festival.

Only William Shakespeare has had more plays at New Zealand festivals than Hone Kouka

The former Green Party MP goes from the House to the stage with her spoken word poetry.

Mayhem and comic madness make Shakespeare's lesser known comedy shine at Pop-up Globe.

Great cast, great setting -- another Shakespearean triumph at the botanic gardens

The Pop-up Globe juggernaut keeps right on spinning.

Auckland Arts Festival to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a fiery street spectacular.

Our first Sri Lankan playwright has written an epic story about families, history and tea.

He uses theatre to empower people living with homelessness, mental health issues and HIV.

The Auckland Pride Festival continues to offer sophisticated cabaret and smart theatre.

Maurice Gee's famous story gets a new adaptation in this ATC production.

Pop-up Globe's Macbeth is enjoyable but it lacks the wow factor, says Janet McAllister.

Auckland Fringe's edge-of-your-seat events are sure to be offbeat, risky and inventive.

We look at The Fringe festival's strangest shows.

The TimeOut and Arts team rounds up what to see, hear and join in this weekend.

Pop-Up Globe displays dripping blood projected onto the building to promote Macbeth. / Video supplied by Pop-Up Globe

Girl power as arts festivals give young NZ performers a chance to shine in iconic roles.

We talks to the makers of a live production of the story that terrified a generation.

Playwright Sam Brooks wants to tell new stories of love and belonging in the gay community

Promo for New Zealand Festival. Supplied by New Zealand Festival

Leki Jackson-Bourke is one of those writing a new chapter in New Zealand Pasifika stories.