New ZealandDropout's tale told on stageOtara teenager Sipa Deidoe had never been inside a theatre until he came into the Aotea Centre for a first meeting about a new arts project late last year.22 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNew play a moving feastThe audience is in the middle of the stage action, finds Barney McDonald.11 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Tennet: To be of not to be... an actressShe's the pop phenomenon of 2013, scoring four Grammy nominations, the top spot on record charts around the world and hanging out with A-list stars. Ella Yelich-O'Connor talks to Alan Perrot about the biggest year of her life and her Kiwi Christmas.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthsiders' talent making wavesSouth Auckland sometimes gets a bad rap. But many who have called the place home have gone on to make an impression internationally in their chosen fields.09 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: A Basement Christmas CarolThe Christmas play is a greatly anticipated Basement tradition, combining a volunteer cast on high rotate with loads of punny fun for a festive fundraiser.05 Dec 09:50 PM
EntertainmentDai Henwood and Paul Ego<i>7 Days</i> team captains Dai Henwood and Paul Ego are joining us for a live chat at 12pm as they prepare to take their show on the road.03 Dec 10:50 PM
EntertainmentCurtain up on fun fare for childrenHey kids, get ready to shout 'Look behind you!' when the Christmas panto season starts, says Dionne Christian.29 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Jennifer Ward-LealandYou've had a huge year of performing and producing shows most nights - what makes you get up in the morning and drive from Grey Lynn to Mangere to study Maori language?25 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Gloria, TapacAmy Waller's one-woman show addresses the widely felt yearning to keep alive the stories of our immediate ancestors.24 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Between the Sheets, The BasementThere's an immediate frisson of friction between the two characters - a teacher and a mother - in this hour-long, real-time conversation.20 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMichele Hewitson interview: Mick InnesFunny things seem to happen to the actor Mick Innes and a funny thing happened on his way to meet me.08 Nov 07:19 PM
EntertainmentPeter Calder: Pollywood stories making ripplesTechnically, it should probably be Polywood, not Pollywood. Polywood recalls Polynesia which is what it is all about.05 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Chicago, Q TheatreWith this fabulous, fast-tempoed spectacle of sizzle and sass, Michael Hurst once again proves himself an exceptional director of musical theatre.03 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTuning in to digital realityPlay embraces the digital age, writes Barney McDonald.02 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTamati to join Seven Sharp?Is Tamati Coffey about to join Seven Sharp as a full-time host? Souces say yes.31 Oct 07:45 PM
EntertainmentCirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson world tourCheck out photos from Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson Immortal world tour show.29 Oct 03:53 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: NZ Ballet gets back to raw essentialsThe best thing about the Royal New Zealand Ballet's biennial travelling show is getting up close and personal with performances in smaller venues.27 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Midsummer, The LoftOn-stage chemistry and audience rapport keep the laughs coming during a weekend of adventures.27 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentStage preview: Auckland Theatre Company's ChicagoDoes he like peeling onions? Michael Hurst looks bemused by the question - he is eating a home-made salad of piquant appearance - so he pauses, fork in mid-air, and tilts his head.25 Oct 04:30 PM
