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
EntertainmentThe playersIt's called <i>Fresh Produce</i> but it has nothing to do with farmers' markets or the current vogue for home-grown vegetables.22 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentJude Law, Weisz scoop theatre awardsJude Law and Rachel Weisz have scooped the acting honours at this year's Whatsonstage.com theatre awards, voted for by the public.14 Feb 08:08 PM
Entertainment<i>Preview:</i> Nation at Rialto NewmarketTerry Pratchett's alternate world as seen in the latest National Theatre film offering has a Kiwi tang.13 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentAlert: puppet sexThere's a new musical coming to town and it sounds like it's <i>Sesame Street</i> crossed with Peter Jackson's sordid black comedy <i>Meet the Feebles</i>.11 Feb 03:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> The Lover at Basement TheatreLeaving for work, a buttoned-up English banker asks his housewife: "Is your lover coming today?"07 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentA cute little heart breakerTouching operatic allegory parallels lives of man and beast.22 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentLa bonne vie in the South IslandJust imagine. If the French had colonised the South Island, Christchurch would be chic.14 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentBlessed with rich variety and verveThe Auckland theatre scene has been busier than ever over the past year, but does quantity mean quality?11 Dec 03:00 PM
