Enthusiastic cast carry play forward with energy but dramatic potential still a way off.

Brief, calm, meditative. They're not words you can normally use to describe Kanye West.

Director Gary Ross' treatment lacks whizz-bang invention of the franchise's earlier films.

New movie looks to see Kiwi reclaim his place as the world's best large-scale storyteller.

Pose is inclusive, ground-breaking and also just a "delicious" treat to watch.

NZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.

Love Is Dead is CHVRCHES' most political record yet - but also their least interesting.

Enthusiasm, irony and avant-garde theatricality makes for entertaining Cult Show.

Thoughtful reflection on life, language and love is a winter theatre warmer.

Bernstein and an Italian journey; William Dart reviews NZSO's latest Auckland concerts.

When aliens are attacking the earth, what's your first line of defence? These cute things.

Chamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.

Paul Casserly on two BBC history shows that couldn't be less alike.

Overture: Aotearoa launches with one of the first of three women conductors this season.

It's oddly refreshing to witness an hour of just no-nonsense joke-telling.

COMMENT: Vet on the Hill and his furry friends tug at the heartstrings.

Alice Snedden's festival show is an effortless, near-perfect hour of stand-up.

There's never a dull moment in Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore's Two Hearts.

At only 22, Melanie Bracewell is a master of the stage already.

The music of the spheres took centre stage at glittering APO performance.

Jodie Dorday rises to the challenge in one-woman play at The Pumphouse.

Dancing with the Stars: Light reality or serious sport?

We Light Fire sustains a delicate nuance over its ten tracks.

Chris Parker's show Camp Binch is theatrical comedy that leaves you inspired.

It's 125 years old but play Mrs Warren's Profession still has plenty to say about sex work

REVIEW: Design series better than most reality junk, says Calum Henderson.

We review the debut album from a local goth-pop prodigy.

Estere's latest album is fresh, unique and it's well worth exploring.

Rhys Nicholson's show 'Seminal' is fast and energetic, but ends up somewhere beautiful.

Moshpits, beers in the sky, air guitars - this was as good as a winter rock show can get.