EntertainmentWilderpeople star's new projectActor, writer, director and coach -- is there no end to Rachel House's talents, asks Dionne Christian.10 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentA brief encounter with director Sara BrodieA few words with director, choreographer and artist Sara Brodie10 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Love n Stuff rehearsalsRehearsals of the theatre production Love n Stuff.Watch10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBizarre show delivers bold perceptionIn a brazen one-man performance, Potato Stamp Megalomaniac depicts a real life roller coaster breakdown.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJ.K. Rowling hits out at 'racists'J.K. Rowling says those objecting to a black Hermione in the new Harry Potter play are a "bunch of racists".06 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPerformance: The Elephant Thief, Q TheatreAs with Indian Ink's other productions, he co-wrote the story with Lewis, who also directs.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBringing Kate Sheppard to life in a punk rock operaEsther Stephens brings NZ suffragette Kate Sheppard back in a bloody-minded punk rock opera, writes Dionne Christian.03 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandDance: Mana Wahine, Q TheatreIn the two years since Mana Wahine played in Auckland, it's been performed in 11 New Zealand centres and at this year's World Theatre Festival (WTF) in Brisbane.03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew Zealand stage companies go globalHad Anthony McCarten played sport, he would have been knighted by now.03 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Sham, Basement TheatreLord, but it's good to see Annie Whittle ham the hell out of a bombastic role.01 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi love story aims for big timeA Kiwi theatre company has just weeks to raise $100,000 to take its pop-rock cabaret to one of Scotland's most prestigious venues.30 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEvita safe in young handsAt just 21 years old, Zac Johns plays a pivotal role in the latest production of Evita. You won't see Johns on stage, though.29 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Timely staging of Evita hits all the right notesWith America's heartland falling under the spell of an unlikely saviour, a local revival of Evita couldn't be better timed.29 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEvita: All through her wild daysHeather Wilcock and Russell Dixon are "glamming up" to play one of the most sophisticated power couples of the 20th century.27 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentA brief encounter with Loughlan Prior, dancerA few words with dancer Loughlan Prior.27 May 08:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Details but little dramaThis 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.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMaking a song and danceStanley 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.21 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLegendary love affair rides in from westFrances Moore and Alex Taylor's daringly dished up <i>Dido and Aeneas: Recomposed</i> has come into town from the west with its original gusto intact.19 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'If you stuff up, a jandal will be thrown at you'The 34-year-old son of a Samoan church minister has done TV, film and stand-up comedy but says theatre is his first love.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Betrayal dramedy warm as a fleeting embraceThis Tadpole production is an endearing tale of marital betrayal, more entertaining than one might expect for a romantic dramedy more than 40 years old.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGirls kill it in MockingbirdWhen 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.14 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGirls kill it in MockingbirdWhen 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.Watch14 May 07:29 AM
EntertainmentJust portrayal of fight against hateCourtroom drama has a peculiar capacity to grip an audience.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandActor turns spotlight on act of 'chaos'It's been nearly seven years since Rob Mokaraka tried to orchestrate his own violent death, calling 111 then threatening the attending police.10 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Same Time, Next Year, Pumphouse TheatreDoris is a housewife and businesswoman taking her first steps in the corporate world; George is an accountant away from home at a conference.07 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival: Seeking Kiwi surprisesPlaywright, screenwriter and theatre and film director Sir David Hare is taking a few days off in New Zealand.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaur triggered dance loveThe inspiration that got one Auckland teen aiming for the stage was Dorothy, the green and yellow spotted dancing dinosaur on <i>The Wiggles</i>.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe harsh side of humanitySimon Prast graduated from the University of Auckland with a law degree before the lure of the stage proved stronger than that of the bench.29 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy the Karate Kid is in NZRalph "Karate Kid" Macchio was happy to oblige with an interview or two to promote the performances of Flashdance, the musical his daughter Julia stars in.28 Apr 07:20 PM
