COMMENT: It's the simplicity of this theft that makes it so galling.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

Vietnam War is not past for author Viet Thanh Nguyen, writes Alexander Bisley.

This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.

Bill English's charity sketch is based on a best-seller - by John Key.

Artists in Whanganui open their studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.

The Tauranga Paradox Street Art Festival opens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

East Meets East is a short documentary film that has been selected for the Loading Docs initiative, which supports up and coming documentary filmmakers

A visiting artist comes to Auckland with a unique perspective, writes Dionne Christian.

Loss, pain and hope run through NZ writer Bonnie Etherington's first novel.

The famous son of Te Kuiti will run forever, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest from Mick Herron, L.S Hilton, Ian Rankin and Daniel Cole

REVIEW: Passio was not your traditional choral concert, but the full immersive festival experience.

Janet McAllister, who's reading her way around Auckland, visits Waitakere Library.

Legacy ballet stars rise to the challenge of sultry Carmen, writes Raewyn Whyte

High-tech wizardry makes The Encounter spellbinding theatre, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.

Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.

The storm clouds swirling above the open roof of the Pop-up Globe seemed to hold a mirror to the wild passions unleashed in the staging of Othello.

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

A German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

A play about Shakespeare in prison avoids clichés, writes Janet McAllister.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.

For the first time, our 49-year-old book awards will get an international judge.