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New actors wanted for vintage play
Centre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.
Circus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilities
The community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.
Founders drama continues: Demo budget extended by nearly $1m
The extension was necessary due to an ‘unprecedented’ asbestos find.
13-year-old busks his way around the country to fund potentially life-changing trip
Gabriel Rodrigues has a minute to wow judges and win a life-changing scholarship.
Dunedin musician shines light on living with Tourette syndrome
Mads Harrop says she finds solace from her condition while on stage.
Te Awamutu Intermediate ‘shines’ at Waikato round of Showquest
Showquest a chance for students to shine at the performing arts.
William Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
OPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.
Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.
Review: The Rug is a musical well worth your support
The locally made show is based on two cavemen families each wanting what the other has.
'Full-circle moment': World-renowned mime returns to stage he performed on as a kid
He's travelled the world with his craft; now he's coming back to where it started.
Suspense mounts for Hitchcock stage performance
A 1940s live radio play with a ten-piece band promises a performance like no other.
Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.
Ballroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, Hamilton
The show is touring New Zealand and will also make a stop in Waikato.
'Somebody’s got to open that door': Concerns at decision to deny theatres' funding applications
Waikato Herald spoke to local arts advocates about what the cuts mean for the future.
Spy: Disco fever? Auckland Town Hall to transform into Studio 54
Dust off your flares and sequins.
Spy: Red White and Brass to hit the stage with star John-Paul Foliaki
Foliaka tells Spy about the “awesome Tongan talent” involved.
Trailblazer Meri takes to the stage
Meri Tipene-Walker is the first woman and first Māori to be the president of OnStage.
'Incredibly difficult': Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival cancelled
It featured record numbers and half-price tickets last year, but won't be back in 2024.
Lizzo gives update after 'quitting' announcement
'With that being said, I'm going to keep moving forward. I'm going to keep being me.'
Hawke’s Bay’s Easter weekend in pictures: From salty seafood to tapping toes
There was plenty to see and do this Easter in Hawke's Bay, despite spells of bad weather.
Still lives Auckland connects art and sport
Still Lives, by art duo Daniel Kok from Singapore and Melbournian Luke George, is billed as a site-specific performance installation series aiming to showcase connections between art and sport. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland Secondary Schools' Polyfest celebrates 49 years
More than 8000 students from 239 Auckland high schools are performing this year.
Review: Box of Birds a cute show for littlies
Birdlife Productions brought their show Box of Birds to the Hamilton Arts Festival.
Review: Hamilton Arts Festival begins with a ‘Chee Hoo!’
The Hamilton Arts Festival runs until March 3.
The inside story of Wellington's subversive 70s theatre group
Introducing the great, romantic tragedy of New Zealand's Red Mole theatre group.
Auckland Pride’s Julia Croft and Hāmiora Bailey are going beyond paradise
The co-directors on Ki Tua, leadership and passing the mic.
Polyfest parody heading for world premiere
Behind the scenes with a new Pasifika company's debut theatre production.