EntertainmentReview: Othello - The RemixChicago-based hip-hop crew the Q Brothers bring plenty of verve to their remix of Shakespeare's cross-cultural tragedy Othello.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDonation lets kids see hip-hop style OthelloRemix a modern take on classic play about jealousy and racism.13 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, The CivicThe It company from New York City boasts 14 of the best dancers that the money of its founder and funder Wal-Mart heiress, Nancy Laurie, can buy and what those 14 fabulously honed and interestingly diverse beings can do is certainly superb.12 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMayhem backed by metalIf you know anyone who thinks the arts festival isn't for blokes take them to see BLAM! - a 75-minute blast of testosterone-driven mayhem with amped-up, gaming style SFX and a heavy-metal soundtrack.08 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDinosaur role one to sink teeth intoPlaying the human star of the Walking With Dinosaurs live show is a dream role for Actor Andrew Blackman. He talks to Rachel Bache.02 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThis Chinese fable has a warm heartAttending one or both of these two new plays by the prolific Renee Liang would be a great way to start a Lantern Festival visit this weekend.25 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFriends make sure the show goes onWhen actor-singer Robbie Tripe lost his long-running battle with depression last November, grieving family and friends wanted to ensure the death of the 41-year-old would not be in vain.23 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Pip HallPip Hall, the daughter of playwright Roger Hall, is a playwright herself, as well as a scriptwriter, actor and producer. Eight years ago she started synchronised swimming troupe Wet Hot Beauties.23 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Ladykillers, Maidment TheatreAuckland Theatre Company's season-opening comedy this year is a black slapstick that crowds in some favourite old gags - you know before they begin how they're going to turn out, but the comfortable....17 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThriller show cross between Jackson tribute and karaoke nightA day after seeing Thriller Live at Auckland's Civic Theatre, I'm still trying to work out what exactly it is.16 Feb 03:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: A Midsummer Night's DreamThe brilliantly inventive stagecraft energises a uniformly excellent cast who bring a clear sense of purpose to the smallest details of their performances.15 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe open face of Doctor WhoRobert Smith talks to the 5th Doctor, still happily wandering the Whoniverse.14 Feb 12:00 AM
EntertainmentFringe Festival review: I wanna be na nah na nah nahStories about shocking pink taffeta ballgowns, drinking Baileys at the Open Late Café and seeing Dave Dobbyn at the Gluepot; this audio tour shamelessly mythologises Ponsonby in the 1980s.13 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentHappy in 'Dream' job at 94There was only one thing that mildly irked Joyce Irving when she got her performance schedule for A Midsummer Night's Dream: she wouldn't appear every night.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Shakespeare's RebelsAs a setting for Shakespeare it would be hard to beat the café balcony of the historic Pah Homestead.10 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Girl on a Corner, The BasementLocal playwright Victor Rodger has followed up last year's revival (Sons) and premiere (At the Wake) with a new play that brings a light touch to tragedy.09 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDr Who Spectacular: Time's signatureWonder of Who is as much about the music as the monsters, writes Phil Welch.07 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe fun but complicated BlandThe second-generation theatre veteran believes personal tragedy and grief have made him a better comic actor — as they have for many.06 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBrian Blessed withdraws from 'King Lear'Brian Blessed has withdrawn from a production of Shakepeare's King Lear, a week after collapsing on stage.31 Jan 11:05 PM
EntertainmentWhat makes Kiwis laugh?Michael Palin gives Dominic Corry insights on Kiwis and humour.31 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Fringe Festival: As once was PonsonbyA festival show has patrons pounding streets, finds Rebecca Barry-Hill.31 Jan 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe return of the modern ShakespeareAntony Sher compares him to the Bard, and he has been dubbed the greatest living playwright. John Nathan on Tom Stoppard's long-awaited comeback.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandExtraordinary creator of theatrical magicWhen the wild and unclassifiable genius Warwick Broadhead went to live on Waiheke Island six years ago, he liked saying that he was entering his "contemplative years".12 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBank gets theatre in motionThe curtain is rising on the long-awaited Auckland Theatre Company's new Wynyard Quarter complex after ASB Bank upped its contribution.11 Dec 04:00 PM
