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

The Body Laid Bare includes 100 artworks in an exhibition we can all take personally.

Choreographer Moss Patterson pays homage to his father in When Two Rivers Collide.

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

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

COMMENT: St Patrick's Day proves it is possible to honour two homelands, says Terry Dunleavy.

Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.

The Auckland Writers Festival is now so big, it's moving some events to a spiegeltent.

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The 42nd ASB Polyfest kicks off in Manukau this morning.

European early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.

"There was always a soundtrack in my head," says Richard O'Brien, "even as a kid."

Whangarei MP Shane Reti was one of about four people who helped community worker Carol Peters when she collapsed at Opera in the Garden.

Kiwis have been revealed as being among the world's most prolific pre-loaders.

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.

Dance work 21 Movements reflects on torrid 21st century, writes Raewyn Whyte.

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

Rare cache of paintings by famous NZ painter Frances Hodgkins surface in England

Linda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

A couple in Auckland is considering legal action against The Original Gypsy Fair for allegedly exploiting the gypsy culture for commercial gain.