The movies: We've hailed local comedy The Breaker Upperers as new kind of rom-com. It's laugh-out-loud hilarious with co-writers, co-directors and co-stars Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek running a two-woman agency who, for a fee, will manage your relationship breakups for you whether that be performing a song and dance number to tell your soon-to-be-ex they're dumped or impersonating policewomen delivering the news that you're missing, presumed dead. It's also fun to play who's who and spot the wealth of Kiwi talent making cameo appearances. The Breaker Upperers, now on at cinemas everywhere
ASB Waterfront Theatre: Back in the day, the play Mrs Warren's Profession caused a right stir because George Bernard Shaw dared to write about prostitution - there are no prizes for guessing what exactly Mrs Warren's profession is - and point out it wasn't caused by "moral failure" but by a bankrupt economic system which limited women's choices. Auckland Theatre Company revives the censored classic with an all-star cast, led by Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and an audacious modern take on morality, judgement, male privilege in the workplace and mother-daughter relationships. Controversy may well ensue. Mrs Warren's Profession, ASB Waterfront Theatre, until May 16
Gallagher Theatre, Hamilton: It seems everyone is dancing these days; they're even doing it on the new Speight's beer commercial because, here in NZ, dancing is actually one of our most popular pastimes. To see how professional contemporary dancers do it, check out The New Zealand Dance Company, which begins a nationwide tour in the 'Tron this weekend. Dancers are on a high after performances in the United Kingdom and Paris' Theatre National de Chaillot, where it was the first NZ work performed at the legendary French institution. They perform three works linked by the connective force of light. A highlight - no pun intended - is sure to be bold, loud and high-energy Brouhaha by local choreographer Malia Johnston. Lumina, Gallagher Theatre, Friday then performances in Christchurch and Nelson before Auckland, Bruce Mason Centre on May 23
