Touring show Magicians has picked an NZ director with more than a few tricks up her sleeve

Comedian Dave Fane gets serious about his latest role, playing Martin Luther King.

Blind artist plans to take her work to Parliament to give MPs an insight into her life.

A photo baring a nipple has been removed from a Levin exhibition.

Theatrical magic set to continue as creatives join forces for new theatre venture.

A true tale from the Otago goldfields provides an entertaining setup for the psychic rush.

An artist who once slept rough on Auckland's streets receives top Pacific award.

Trade Me apologises for 'black face' auction.

Christchurch has added 19 pieces to its outdoor art collection in the past eight years.

The Russian soprano revealed why Anna Netrebko is one of the great voices of today.

Council wants better value for money from museums, gallery.

Jessica Townsend is adjusting to her new life as a literary sensation.

Costume department can take it easy with Red Speedo.

Philip Pullman tells Dionne Christian about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua.

A rare 233-year-old Handel manuscript has been discovered in the Bay of Plenty.

A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.

Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.

Zimbabwean New Zealander Stanley Makuwe's short play packs a punch, says Janet McAllister.

A choir signals the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Future-focus for Wellington's 31st NZ Festival stars with voyage of remembrance.

Choreographer who didn't visit here until recently has turned iconic NZ film into a ballet

Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.

When life gets too down and dirty, you want Sandra Pankhurst to appear.

Russian diva and tenor husband with APO are sure to be magic night.

Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.

New dance work captures the mythology surrounding orchids, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Imani Winds shows why it is one of the hippest chamber music groups.

True Blue? Let Jacinda Ardern's face give you the answer..

Greg Fleming on the new Colin Harrison, Paul Cleave, Lynda La Plante and Tess Gerritsen

North Shore cobbler dies 10 days after winning prestigious South African literary award