If this show doesn't put a smile on your face you probably need to see a doctor.

The second of Auckland Museum's Fazioli International Recital series had Nikolai Demidenko sweeping us away with memorable pianism and musicianship.

Series embraces a fresh brand of cynicism, writes Nick Grant.

Nikolai Demidenko playing Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto was doubtlessly the reason for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's full Town Hall on Thursday and, as one expected, his uber-pianist status was effortlessly confirmed.

Sutter Keely (Miles Teller) does not have his life figured out, in fact, that is the way he likes it.

Russell Baillie takes in Jake Bugg's sold out Auckland show.

The interactive theatre experience is given a thorough workout in a wildly energetic production that drops us right into the throbbing heart of an illicit high school after-ball.

Families are TV favourites, says Nick Grant.

The popular misconception has always been that Schoenberg's music is box office poison.

French film Mood Indigo (L’écume des jours) is like something out of a dream.

Some in the audience had been expertly primed in Brian Foster's early evening lecture, but Chamber Music New Zealand's Einstein's Universe concert on Monday night was a stimulating experience.