New ZealandMayor takes another look at saving St James TheatreAuckland Mayor Len Brown has ordered an urgent report assessing ways to save the iconic St James Theatre.11 May 02:44 AM
RoyalsTheatre Preview: Mary Stuart, Maidment TheatreThe play Mary Stuart brings Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots face-to-face, as played by two of our own leading ladies.29 Apr 09:07 PM
EntertainmentBen Stiller's career was all thanks to mumWhen most successful actors thank their mums for helping their careers, few are as literal as Ben Stiller.29 Apr 03:01 AM
LifestyleDrama queensDressing actors for Auckland Theatre Company's period piece <i>Mary Stuart</i> doesn't mean slavish adherence to Tudor fashion.28 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentStar takes barbs for Passion playAs people relaxed at Easter weekend, Michael Sheen endured incarceration in a police cell, slept rough up a mountain and was crucified, then resurrected in front of hundreds of onlookers.25 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSilo Theatre: Exploding the boundariesThe Silo Theatre company has spent ten years carving out a niche as one of Auckland's most dynamic artistic collectives. Luke Oram looks behind the curtain at the boutique crew's success.21 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentA journey through Andrew Lloyd WebberWhen it comes to celebrating the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, who better to sing his praises - and a number of his fabulous songs - than New Zealander Delia Hannah whose star has soared thanks to his shows?21 Apr 07:00 PM
TravelWellington: Theatre legendKerri Jackson visits Wellywood and finds a film star making a glamorous comeback.18 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentToni Potter: Reality bitesShe's probably best known for playing a floozy, boozy nurse on <i>Shortland Street</i>. But since quitting the soap two years ago, Toni Potter has returned to being one of Auckland's best theatre actresses.12 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUnleashing the darknessModern parable on dangers of technology explores the father-son dynamic, writes Stephen Jewell. 26 Mar 02:20 AM
EntertainmentWorld Cinema Showcase: Films of faith and warNew Zealand Film Festival offshoot, the World Cinema Showcase, returns. TimeOut critic Peter Calder casts an eye over the programme and talks to the writer of one of the French highlights, Of Gods and Men.25 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Poor Boy, Maidment TheatreLink between the plot and Tim Finn's songs is tenuous, but it's a striking piece of theatre.20 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMy Big Week: Ben BarringtonBen Barrington plays Olaf in The Almighty Johnsons, Mondays, 9.30pm, TV3.16 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStage is set for the Finns<i>Poor Boy</i>, the play inspired and soundtracked by Tim Finn's songs, has arrived in Auckland after seasons in Melbourne and Sydney. Dionne Christian goes behind the scenes.16 Mar 05:00 PM