It's not every night frogs rain down on stage at a theatre, but in The Book of Everything that's what happens - sort of.

Harsh realities of modern life in the Pacific are portrayed in a stunning stage work, writes Dionne Christian.

What did the Cold War and housework have in common? British author Helen Dunmore reveals the 'ordinary' part of the dramatic period in history to Nicky Pellegrino and how she gets to intimately know her characters.

He's best known for his roles on television as a funny guy, but Tainui Tukiwaho is serious about a long-term career in arts management.

"Curiouser and curiouser," said Alice in Wonderland. She might have said the same about current exhibitions in Auckland.

Audience member pulled up on stage at Cirque du Soleil's Quidam show describes ordeal as "tasteless and very awkward".

Chris Crowe takes Dionne Christian behind the scenes of theatre production.

Chris Parker achieves a fine balance between poignancy and humour in his autobiographical tale about a boy's passion for dance and his journey of self-discovery.

For performer Ian Michael, the story of Australia's Stolen Generations - Aboriginal children forcibly taken from their families - is personal.

John Psathas is very much at ease with big projects, as you'd expect of the man whose music opened and closed the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Festival-goers will be treated to the work of a pioneer of modern movement, writes Bernadette Rae.

Comic mix of stage and home movies sad at heart, writes Dionne Christian.

For many authors, the prospect of having their books adapted for the stage or screen can be daunting.

New Zealand concertgoers have developed a taste for the cool, yet vibrant, sound of baroque music delivered in the performing styles of its day.

Shakespeare will be celebrated in events around the globe in 2016, 400 years since his death, writes Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron.

After 20 years of running Shakespeare in the Park, there isn't a lot that surprises the event founders - and Shoreside Theatre stalwarts Carol and Allan Dumbleton.

When Kate Tempest fills in her occupation on the Customs form at airports, she has plenty of options to choose from.

Young liberals have made a video of Israelis and Palestinians kissing each other in response to a book being banned.

One of Auckland's busiest theatres is closed indefinitely because it has been deemed an earthquake risk.

Eleanor Catton married her long-time partner Steven Toussaint today.