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What a feeling: Cult musical to be staged in Hamilton
It will run at Riverlea Theatre from November 23 to December 14.
Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.
David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane
Fringe in the ‘Stings: The Bay’s ‘best little arts festival’ is back
It looks a little different this year.
'There's more to life than dreaming about becoming an All Black'
The young Black Grace stars redefining masculinity through dance.
Rutene Spooner gets serious impersonating Billy T. James
Musical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
Review: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' show
OPINION: It's a confident debut for Bold Theatre.
'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returning
Street artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.
NZ-bound illusionist on the ‘sliding doors moment’ that led to him touring the world
Scott Silven says much of his success comes down to being 'really lucky'.
Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show
Not all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.
Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'
It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.
And... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screen
TV scriptwriter Fiona McKenzie established the Academy four years ago.
‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreams
Surgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.
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.
Kea Kids: Kiwi kid drummer hero dominates world competition
Reporter Georgie talks to Ashwan, a kid whose tremendous talent on the Indian tabla has scored him an incredible three medals from the World Championships of Performing Arts!
Gisborne students nab awards at Shakespeare festival
Most Promising Actor and dance awards for Gisborne students at Shakespeare festival.
Australia’s top illusionist Cosentino works his magic
Illusionist and magician Cosentino visits the NZ Herald studio to demonstrate some sleight of hand. Video / NZ Herald
'It's art, science, psychology': Australia's top illusionist demonstrates his magic
Tickets for Cosentino’s November and December shows across NZ are now available.
Brass banding Waikato families heading to nationals
Brass banding is very much a family affair in the Waikato.
Aussie artist Dean Lewis announces NZ tour dates for 2024
The multi-platinum singer-songwriter will perform in three NZ cities this November.
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.