Rising star Dominic Cooper plays dumb in new Brit comedy Tamara Drewe - and brutal in Lee Tamahori's film about the son of Saddam Hussein. By Stephen Jewell.

Sally Hawkins fell for New Zealand while her character in Love Birds fell for Rhys Darby, writes Jacqueline Smith

British comedian Steve Coogan says Top Gear's offensive stereotyping has gone too far.

'An Idiot Abroad' featuring Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is perfect for travel show-loving 'Office' fans.

NZ comedy had a cracker year with Boy a box office hit, 7 Days wooing critics and audiences alike and record attendance at live Comedy Festival shows. Are we finally getting funny?

Compulsory cringe binge Parks and Recreation's Amy Poehler shows no mercy in her painfully revealing portrayal of a babbling small-time bureaucrat. By Deborah Hill Cone.

Auckland stand-up comedian Ben Hurley gives insight into his reading preferences.

With a new DVD out, Peter Rowley talks to Scott Kara about being Billy T. James's right-hand man.

March brings strong theatre line-up and musicians and acts from around the globe. Check out the top acts.

Bill Clinton is to appear in a comedy film about the debauched antics of a group of friends in Thailand, according to reports.

Comedian and actor Robin Williams is to donate the profits from his show in Christchurch to rebuilding the earthquake-hit city.

A Flight Of The Conchords star is trying to convince Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement to star in a live stage version of their cult show.

Comedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.

Kiwi stand-up comedy series A Night At The Classic is appointment viewing, says Deborah Hill Cone.