Entertainment'Ashamed': Ian McKellen's heartbreaking confession amid stage fallThe veteran actor chipped his vertebrae and fractured his wrist in the fall.03 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandReview: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musicalReview: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.02 Sep 08:41 PM
New ZealandJean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston NorthThe play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.02 Sep 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCasino doors shut next week: What happens to 700 SkyCity Auckland staff?Will staff be paid? Will they have to come to work still? Work shifts? What will they do?01 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleCelebrate this Father's Day with art, science, theatre and naturePlus, a flower festival in Epsom, The Lion King production, and things to plan ahead for.30 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's on in Tairāwhiti: Spring flower show, theatre, jazz, local rugby derby and life drawing exhibitionWhat's on in Tairawhiti: Spring show, theatre, new art exhibition and rugby local derby.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNgā Rorirori - a unique fusion of theatre and dance, coming to Gisborne next monthNgā Rorirori by Tawata Productions blends dance, theatre, and farce.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandReview: Urinetown the MusicalOPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.28 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandJaw-dropping moment as high school student nails the voice of Frankie ValliIf you haven't been to Jersey Boys yet, get your tickets now.27 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandReview: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' showOPINION: It's a confident debut for Bold Theatre.27 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandThe late Pat Snoxell continues to contribute to musical theatreThe departed doyen of musicals bequeathed $50,000 to encourage young performers.24 Aug 12:13 AM
New ZealandDiscover upcoming events in TairāwhitiWhat's on in Gisborne: Car rally, theatre, netball and hockey finals, Heartland rugby.22 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIan McKellen reveals 'agonising pain'The beloved actor is still struggling after the shock fall.21 Aug 03:25 AM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliDance battles, puppetry and singing hobbits? It’s Lord of the Rings, the musicalReview: What can Kiwis expect from A Musical Tale when it hits Auckland?20 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandStudents set to bring Jersey Boys production to light'The talent and dedication of our students have truly brought Jersey Boys to life.'20 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentLord of the Rings - A Musical TaleA musical iteration of Lord of the Rings is coming to Auckland in November. Video / Chicago Shakespeare TheatreWatch20 Aug 05:40 AM
EntertainmentDealing with DementiaJennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst talk about their confronting new play.Watch16 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe Oedipus complex has been debunked — but mummy’s boys shouldn’t celebrate just yetWhy it’s time to take Freud’s disturbing theory about childhood seriously.11 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandClassic tale Little Women hits the stage: timeless themes and local talent shineThe tale is widely considered a masterpiece because of its universal themes.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandExperience Queen hits live in Gisborne’s latest theatre productionSome of Gisborne’s finest vocal talent is taking the stage.08 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIn praise of the Civic Theatre, an enchanted castle where the ordinary is left behindIs there any better movie experience than Auckland’s trippy cathedral of cinema?08 Aug 04:15 AM
EntertainmentReview: New play succeeds in making climate change entertainingThe work from two of our leading theatre companies engages on a difficult topic.07 Aug 12:41 AM
New ZealandReview: The Last Five Years a 'clever' showNot all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.05 Aug 11:11 PM
EntertainmentKeanu Reeves' surprising career moveThe star will follow in the footsteps of the late Robin Williams and Sir Patrick Stewart.04 Aug 11:29 PM
KahuHaka Theatre is lifting the roof off theatresAutaia will showcase more than 500 ākonga from Auckland01 Aug 10:41 PM
Entertainment'It's empowering': Behind the scenes at the ballet as RNZB gears up for its winter season'You can put a bit of bite and a bit of grunt into it. It's really empowering.'01 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandCassandra Woodhouse challenges justice in 'Prima Facie'The New Zealand Theatre Company is bringing the acclaimed play 'Prima Facie' to Gisborne.01 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine and zine your way around Auckland this weekendThis weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.26 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandHugo McGuinness perfects lines for Unity play debutA new play by Nick Ward premieres at Unity Theatre on August 31.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre we ready for this? The Treaty debate in 2024ANALYSIS: The Treaty of Waitangi debate is about conflicting values. Can we line them up?24 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Beating heart’ of Māori storytelling marks 10 yearsKōanga Festival is expanding from two weeks to three.16 Jul 06:15 PM
New Zealand‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreamsSurgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.13 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWarm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter eventsCongratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.12 Jul 06:00 PM
TravelThe world's greatest patisserie opens in Paris - none of it edibleThe year's most hotly anticipated event launches in Paris, and it's not the Olympics.12 Jul 01:14 AM