EntertainmentTheatre review: The Mau and The Visitor, Mangere Arts CentreSamoan Language Week runs until Samoan Independence Day on June 1, so the season of this bilingual play set about Mau - the non-violent Samoan independence movement - is timed very nicely.30 May 05:55 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Titus, Q TheatreIt is never difficult to find contemporary events that point to the relevance of <i>Titus Andronicus</i>, but Shakespeare's reflections on the extremes of human cruelty are given particular poignancy by the recent murder of a young soldier on a London str30 May 05:47 AM
EntertainmentWicked part for veteran villainAustralian actress Maggie Kirkpatrick is looking forward to showing off some of her wicked side to Kiwi audiences.26 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAnna Jullienne: From Street to queenIf you know actress Anna Jullienne only as Shortland Street’s lesbian nurse, Maia, she’s working hard to change that, she tells Greg Dixon.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandMiss Saigon show director injured in fallThe director of Ashburton's production of Miss Saigon was seriously injuries when he fell from the stage during a rehearsal days before out from the first show.19 May 10:51 PM
New ZealandThe capital of cool eventsDanielle Wright finds Wellington alive with art events, food and popular culture this winter.18 May 10:30 PM
OpinionTheatre review: Blunt assessment of child abusePatua means "to hit, kill, subdue, ill-treat", and writer-director Renae Maihi bravely takes on the subject of child abuse in the 75 nicely paced minutes of this, her second play.16 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentWar Horse fails to get out of starting gate in tough marketThe stage show <i>War Horse</i> has scrapped its Auckland season, blaming high costs, a competitive market, sluggish ticket sales and even a long summer.06 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleIt's okay to laugh at your kidsSo, you think your child's funny? Danielle Wright talks to the kids comedy industry to find out how you can encourage your children to make people, other than their mum and dad, laugh.26 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentHey kids, the fun is all for youOver the next few months children, from tots to teens, can immerse themselves in music, comedy and drama as they like it: loud and boisterous, writes Dionne Christian.12 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFire leaves show in limboThe Auckland Theatre Company is scrambling to find a venue for its new show starring Robyn Malcolm after a fire at the Maidment Theatre, rendering it out of action.04 Apr 04:30 PM
TravelMelbourne: Monkeying around<i>King Kong</i> thunders into Melbourne this June. Rachel Grunwell meets the lead.30 Mar 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBewitched by girls from land of OzCast members of the internationally acclaimed musical Wicked touched down in style in Auckland yesterday.20 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTaut study of dysfunctionThe festival offering from playwright Mitch Tawhi Thomas is a taut study of family dysfunction that finds plenty of life and laughter in the explosive quarrelling of estranged brothers.17 Mar 04:30 PM
