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Theatre review: Shadowland, The Civic
There is absolutely no doubt that the artists of American dance theatre company Pilobulus are supreme masters of the ancient art of shadow play.

Movie review: Grace of Monaco
There have been many rumours about the delayed release of French director Olivier Dahan's Princess Grace biopic, mostly concerning creative differences between the director and American distributors The Weinstein Company.

Movie review: Maleficent
The "prequel" or "re-interpretation" is popular these days, mostly when it comes to extending the life of comic book franchises on the big screen. T

Album review: Delaney Davidson, Swim Down Low
It's a wonder how Southern countryman Delaney Davidson is able to roll out so many quality songs and albums one after another, but here he is once again, releasing his fifth solo album,

Collin Hogg: Wild pair make for great sports
Even for those not interested in the national pastime, here is some weekday entertainment more fun than most, writes Colin Hogg.

Theatre review: Assured new talent offers engaging look at allure of high culture
The debut of playwright Aroha Awarau marks the emergence of a distinctive talent.

Colin Hogg: Topps shine as rambling foodies
Almost as inevitable in life as taxes and death are television's food shows, which seem to know no mercy at all, though they do sometimes at least get out of the kitchen.

Music review: NZSO, Auckland Town Hall
After last week's rather underpopulated We Remember concert, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra once again faced a half-empty town hall for its annual contemporary showcase.