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Preacher man finds his Destiny on stage

Review: <i>Raising the Titanics</i> at Tapac

A homage to the Maori showbands of the 1960s, the Titanics have all the harmonies, musicality, glamour and humour of their heroes.

Heroic Faun reveals secrets of the wardrobe

A Narnia extra gives audiences a peek into the world of a big-budget movie, says Dionne Christian.

Heroic Faun reveals secrets of the wardrobe

Shot actor is back on stage

<i>Review</i>: <i>Purapurawhetu</i> at Hawkins Theatre

The inaugural Maori Playwright's Festival has made an inspired choice by opening with a beautifully crafted revival of Briar Grace Smith's <i>Purapurawhetu</i>.

Curtain call for those honoured with Tonys

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Douglas Hodge and Sir Alan Ayckbourn were among the winners at Sunday night's Tony Awards.

Theatre group's Tank Farm venue planned to seat 600

Review: <i>Stepping Out</i> at SkyCity Theatre

Review: <i>Marriage of Figaro</i> at the Aotea Centre

NBR New Zealand Opera's <i>The Marriage of Figaro</i> is as engrossing a night of theatre as one could wish for.

A mother of a year

Michele Hine is revelling in a trio of rich maternal roles _ from <i>Go Girls'</i> downtrodden parent, to fading theatrical star, to hell-bent control freak in the Auckland production of <i>The House Of Bernada Alba</i>.

Tributes flood in for pioneering actress

Dame Pat Evison, a much-loved stalwart of New Zealand radio, television and theatre who died at the weekend, will long be remembered for her colourful contribution, colleagues say.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Arts centre meddlers forget names are an important link to the past

Dame Pat Evison dies

One of New Zealand's best known actresses, Dame Pat Evison, has died at the age of 85 after a long illness.

There will be blood

The razor gang behind a new stage production of Sweeney Todd talk to Dionne Christian about bringing the mythical murderer to musical life.

Taika Waititi backs Opotiki theatre

The director has agreed to become the first patron of Opotiki's De Luxe Theatre, in the eastern Bay of Plenty.

Review: <i>Pear Shaped</i> at The Pumphouse Theatre

This debut work by local drama teacher Andy Saker shows an easy familiarity with the North Shore's casual backyard culture.

Much ado about loss of SkyCity Theatre venue

The SkyCity Theatre looks set to become a cabaret space or sports theatre, leaving a gaping hole in venues for the city's performing arts.