EntertainmentReview: Gruesome Playground Injuries, Lot 23Gruesome Playground Injuries is a slightly perplexing, but absorbing play.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Rehearsal brings stars togetherUp the end of the dark hall, and behind the office door on the right, one generation of New Zealand screen acting is butting heads with another.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy musical theatre fans are in for a treat next yearTickets go on sale on Friday for Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and West Side Story, two of the world's most popular musicals.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTeddy Tahu Rhodes leads "killer cast" in Sweeney ToddTeddy Tahu Rhodes is one of our most successful opera singers; now he's coming home to play the lead in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHamilton now home to world-class opera courseThe University of Waikato, home to the Conservatorium of Music, has added a unique new course - the only one of its kind in the country training New Zealand opera stars of the future.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAct of chaos inspires actor Rob Mokaraka's one-man showActor Rob Mokaraka's one-person play, which tells the story of his depression-driven police standoff, to open in Auckland.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPaul Simei Barton reviews Close City at the Basement TheatreThe diversity of theatre offered at the Basement is amply demonstrated in an intriguing work by a contemporary Lithuanian playwright.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet Billy Elliot's girlfriendsRehearsals are under way at Auckland Theatre Company for the female sidekicks of aspiring ballet dancer Billy Elliot.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis much I know: James WilsonAs I child, I remember having terrible stage fright. I was terrified of drama class and anything that required me to speak in front 02 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentA brief encounter with costume designer Elizabeth WhitingA few words with Elizabeth Whiting, lawyer-turned-costume designer.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare homage clever, ridiculous and enjoyableThis surprising show - by new writer/director Ash Jones - is bonkers in the most wonderful way.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentQ Theatre marks birthday milestoneHistory is written large at five year old Q Theatre.01 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWatch: Stars signatures litter walls at Q TheatreJames Wilson, chief executive of Q, talks about signatures stars have left at the theatre backstage.Watch01 Sep 01:10 AM
EntertainmentHospital drama gets historic treatmentGeoff Allen's snippets-of-life drama is prettily presented by director Amanda Rees and holds attention with some lovely moving moments29 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaudits mount for circus pioneersWhen the internationally-renowned Cirque du Soleil blows into town, there's a group of local circus performers they're keen to see. Based 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIn the beat of the BardTwelve weeks, two season extensions, 128 mostly sold-out performances attended by 100,000 (including 20,000 school students) and 10 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKinky costumes steam up stageIf the title Venus in Fur sounds vaguely familiar you could be thinking of Velvet Underground circa 1967 or the 19th century erotic novel.21 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA different side of warAs the centenary commemorations of World War I loomed, theatre-maker Geoff Allen wanted to write a play about New Zealand's contribution19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMating in Captivity a 'fun, naturalistic farce'There are some similarities in these two provocative tales of sexual tension by talented young New Zealand playwrights.17 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi works shine on global stageOn a cold Edinburgh night, it's like a slice of a Kiwi summer has come to theatre as Todd Emerson launches into a raucous version of Th' Dudes' Bliss.16 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew horizons: Oliver Page and Benjamin Henson take on new challengesThey say there's a first-time for everything; for Oliver Page and Benjamin Henson that time is now. Already established in their 12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGiggles a work in progressMelodrama falls a little flat on debut but theatre company shows potential.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: J.K. Rowling, none of this makes any senseCOMMENT: I've loved the Harry Potter series and J.K. Rowling for over 10 years, but now, for the first time, I feel disappointed with her - and it hurts.06 Aug 02:19 AM
EntertainmentMadcap capers in Bond traditionCOMMENT: Dynamotion's fifth comedy-dance show, <i>Mia Blonde in Ice Dagger</i> is a winner.05 Aug 07:30 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Free Happiness, Basement TheatreBy allowing the audience to decide how much they will pay for the show, Free Happiness poses a challenge that doubles as an attractive, if somewhat risky, marketing ploy.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter's last spell cast: RowlingHarry Potter has cast his last spell, his creator JK Rowling said at the gala opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London's West End.01 Aug 10:00 AM
OpinionIf you wanted new Harry Potter to be like the old books, well ...COMMENT: If you're looking to read about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child without any spoilers, read this instead.01 Aug 08:45 AM
EntertainmentAotearoa Dell'Art unmaskedIn an office crammed with books and stage memorabilia, theatre-maker and teacher Pedro Ilgenfritz finds space for a battered brown 29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe name's Blonde, Mia BlondeComedy dance goes boogie, writes Dionne Christian.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter script's magic numbersThe script book for the stage production 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', which has received rave reviews, has surpassed order expectations28 Jul 01:56 AM
EntertainmentTalented cast deliver humour and heartbreakThe story's 15-year-old detective suffers from acute Asperger's syndrome and his weirdly distorted perspective on life proves to be deeply revealing.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBob spreads the Priscilla wordHome and Away actor Ray Meagher says he's counting the days until he reprises his role as Bob the mechanic in the musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.23 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWaterfront theatre nears completionHawkins Construction will within the next week hand over the new $35 million ASB Waterfront Theatre when the main construction contract is complete.19 Jul 05:00 PM
