Entertainment<i>Michele Hewitson Interview</i>: John LeighJohn Leigh talks about acting as though it still isn't really his idea, as if he has no idea how he ended up being an actor and that it has, just this minute, occurred to him that he is one.30 Apr 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> <i>Rent</i> at the Civic TheatreIt was when the drag queen in the Santa coat started banging her drumsticks on the scaffolding, singing about sending a barking annoyance to "doggie hell" that <i>Rent</i> came to life.23 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRent rehearsals in full swingThe cast of stage production <I>Rent</I> are put through their paces during a dress rehearsal at Auckland's Civic Theatre.21 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandFamous names join fight to restore historic theatreEnglish theatre luminaries Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench are on a heavyweight list of artists and historians calling for the reopening of Auckland's St James Theatre.20 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRiding the waveChelsie Preston Crayford plays two desperate housewives, including her own grandmother.11 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA society in danger - on stageDionne Christian meets a theatre group with a conscience and discusses the risks facing the new generations.04 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAnnie Crummer - Life for RentAnnie Crummer is ready to 'bring it' for the upcoming production of a hard-edged rock opera.03 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConchords sell out British shows<i>Flight of the Conchords</i> seem to be doing okay when it comes to "business time" (that's not a euphemism).24 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDressing for successThe play may be the thing, but the costumes actors wear bring their characters to life.20 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>Frisky and Mannish</i> reviewFrisky and Mannish are musically adroit, vocally gifted and brilliant mimics teaching Pop Philosophy 101 at fast forward and delivered on high rotate.18 Mar 09:13 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: Thrill of a premiere shouldn't be underestimatedThe risk is part of the itching in the oyster shell that makes the pearl. It's an essential part of what makes the performing arts so exciting.13 Mar 02:25 AM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>360</i> reviewAuckland's Nightsong Productions and Theatre Stampede have premiered in Wellington a joyous, theatrical tour de force.12 Mar 08:20 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: <i>11 and 12</i> reviewMark Amery reviews <i>11 and 12</i> at the New Zealand Arts Festival.11 Mar 03:01 AM
EntertainmentBack on their feetComedy co-stars Jaquie Brown and Madeleine Sami are dancing to another tune.10 Mar 03:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Preview:</i> <i>The Importance of Being Earnest</i> at Maidment Theatre06 Mar 03:00 PM
EntertainmentStyle over substanceDirector Colin McColl moves Oscar Wilde's satire to contemporary times.05 Mar 03:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Preview:</i> MetOpera's Carmen at Bridgeway CinemaNew Zealanders are guaranteed a special buzz at the latest MetOpera presentation, opening next week.27 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Arts Festival: Powhiri sets festival in motionA 6am powhiri for two hundred international artists kicked off the 2010 New Zealand International Arts Festival on Wellington's waterfront this morning.25 Feb 11:50 PM
OpinionNZ Arts Festival - Celebrating HappenstanceFormer festival junkie Mark Amery re-emerges as a critic and commentator for the NZ International Arts Festival opening in Wellington today.25 Feb 03:00 PM
