Cradle Song has shudders and screams but also sensitive reflections on horror real story.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra takes the show on the road.

Dancers' polish and panache makes for potent story from Black Grace Dance Company.

The Simpsons elevated to the level of gods? That's the reality in Silo Theatre's new play

Baby Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford is the star of a new children's picture book.

Writers write what they know, Paul Little finds that's true for the opera La Boheme

NZ Opera's new general director talks about size, scope and the "Katya problem".

Bright Star aims for the sun, reaches the moon.

Contortionists, live music, dance and intelligent conversation - it's all on this weekend.

The 2018 winners of New Zealand's richest art awards have been named.

A little bit of Seoul is coming to Auckland.

Cultural awareness an intrinsic part of retirement village practices

Communication requires dialogue. Txting doesn't count.

New Zealand Theatre Month begins today; here's three home-grown shows not to be missed.

NZers get more chances to see ourselves on stage as our first theatre month begins.

Little Unity is Auckland's new bookshop with little readers in mind.

One of the world's oldest and rarest music books, found only in Auckland, still inspires.

William Dart sings the praises of NZ Symphony Orchestra's Edo de Waart.

Bali not all sun, sand and Bintangs for family wedding party.

Footnote Dance Company performs with verve and commitment in latest dance works.

Uncomfortable truths revealed as choreographer and playwright unite over "crying men".

Auckland Arts Festival announces it first 2019 show, an opera with appeal for film fans.

Story of star-crossed lovers told with emotional urgency and exquisite singing.

Manga convention brings Japanese fantasy world to Auckland. / Jason Oxenham

Twelve-year picked for prestigious music school wants to be doctor.

What you see on stage tells only half the story of bringing the musical Chicago to NZ.

Artist Richard Killeen and choreographer daughter Zahra Killeen-Chance join forces.

The Walters Prize Exhibition opens at Auckland Art Gallery.

Creatures of the deep will come out at the 10th NZ Body Arts Award Showcase.

Irish novelist John Boyne creates truly monstrous leading man in latest brilliant book.