EntertainmentLife breathed into little-known taleA14th-century poet risen from the dead, an incestuous king, a hero fleeing a ruthless assassin, violent storms and shipwrecks - this is Shakespeare as Aucklanders have never seen him.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentStroke-hit actor keen to 'break a leg'The last time actor Mick Innes was on stage he was suffering from a stroke and felt as if there was blood coming out of his eyes.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentIt's a hard knock lifeDanielle Wright goes backstage at the Annie the Musical auditions in Auckland.21 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Matt MintoHmmm genetic anomaly? No idea where it came from. My sister dabbled in acting for a while so I wouldn't say I'm a black sheep ... but very close to it.19 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Fallen Angels, Q TheatreThis Noel Coward drawing room farce is light and entertaining, and its mocking of the slut/stud double standard is still depressingly relevant, even after nearly 90 years.16 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentQueer stories bring spectrum of experienceWatching Victor Rodger's hit play Black Faggot gave emerging theatre writer, director and producer Bruce Brown an idea.07 Feb 04:30 PM
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
