With America's heartland falling under the spell of an unlikely saviour, a local revival of Evita couldn't be better timed.

Heather Wilcock and Russell Dixon are "glamming up" to play one of the most sophisticated power couples of the 20th century.

A few words with dancer Loughlan Prior.

This is more of an illustrated lecture than a play; our presenters are purportedly two members of the first successful Everest expedition, but we don't really get to know them properly.

Stanley is one of six boys from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Westport who will star in the production at the new ASB Waterfront Theatre in October.

Frances Moore and Alex Taylor's daringly dished up Dido and Aeneas: Recomposed has come into town from the west with its original gusto intact.

When director Colin McColl finished reading To Kill a Mockingbird to daughter Miro, the 9yo declared "I am Scout!" and wanted to audition for the role.

When theatre director Colin McColl finished reading To Kill a Mockingbird to daughter Miro, the 9-year-old declared "I am Scout!" and stunned her parents by announcing she wanted to audition for the role.

It's been nearly seven years since Rob Mokaraka tried to orchestrate his own violent death, calling 111 then threatening the attending police.

Courtroom drama has a peculiar capacity to grip an audience.

Doris is a housewife and businesswoman taking her first steps in the corporate world; George is an accountant away from home at a conference.

Playwright, screenwriter and theatre and film director Sir David Hare is taking a few days off in New Zealand.

The inspiration that got one Auckland teen aiming for the stage was Dorothy, the green and yellow spotted dancing dinosaur on The Wiggles.

An inspirational drama teacher who travelled from Gisborne to England to see actor Jeremy Irons perform in a play had a welcome surprise at its conclusion.

Hollins doesn't patronise her young audience by sanitising these pivotal scenes, so parents may want to consider how easily frightened their children are.

"Karate Kid" Ralph Macchio arrives in New Zealand this week to see his daughter, Julia, who is starring in Flashdance - the Musical.

Taking dance to provinces and to the young is company focus.

Leading arts organisations are warning of job losses, higher ticket prices and fewer performances as they face budget cuts.

Listing racist remarks and restrictive stereotypes may seem simplistic at first, but this is mere preparation for some smart theatrics.

COMMENT: It sounds weird but this Broadway musical is a reminder of what is truly great and inspiring about America.

Geraldine Brophy's robust, stripped down treatment of HMS Pinafore suggests their inimitable brand of musical mirth could easily win over a new generation.

To celebrate its silver jubilee, Tim Bray Productions is bringing back favourite shows from its repertoire and The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch is first.

Extra dates have been added to the Pop Up Globe following "overwhelming demand", organisers have announced.

Stage show brings 80's movie Flashdance to life, writes Dionne Christian.

Former resistance activist and rape survivor Carmen Aguirre these days channels her revolutionary impulses into theatre and writing, says Dionne Christian.