Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opens up a new chapter of her career.

Theatre company tests out green initiatives which could be used by all NZ arts groups.

For one night, Dust Palace and APO star in magical concert where classical meets cirque.

Keshia Tunks grew up singing in church; her next role brings her full circle - sort of.

Theatre engaging with pressing issues is impressive and epic, says Paul Simei-Barton.

World's hottest all-male burlesque cabaret returns to Auckland with a positive message.

Jane Leonard was 13 when she started comparing her body weight to other girls.

It's 40 years since Saturday Night Fever was released. A new stage show is coming to NZ.

Young English string quartet salutes Hungarian master with style, writes William Dart.

Musical interpretations of painting techniques delivered with charisma and charm.

Two dances, deftly performed, add up to the kind of show you want to see more of.

Play about Martin Luther King's final hours sees big themes dealt with warmth and humour.

Canadian comedy star flies into Auckland as kings of improvised comedy celebrate 20 years.

The now annual Auckland Arts Festival gets a revamp which includes a new music precinct.

Spectrum of human emotions portrayed in the play Two will make you laugh and cry.

Touring show Magicians has picked an NZ director with more than a few tricks up her sleeve

Comedian Dave Fane gets serious about his latest role, playing Martin Luther King.

Auckland Arts Festival brings magic to The Civic with return of a favourite comedy act.

APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.

Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.

Zimbabwean New Zealander Stanley Makuwe's short play packs a punch, says Janet McAllister.

Laughton Kora talks about the importance of helping kids build firm foundations for life.

Choreographer who didn't visit here until recently has turned iconic NZ film into a ballet

Future-focus for Wellington's 31st NZ Festival stars with voyage of remembrance.

Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.

New dance work captures the mythology surrounding orchids, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Modern masters find inspiration in early music, writes William Dart.

One of NZ's most successful hip hop dance outfits looks to the future, says Raewyn Whyte

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

The Play That Goes Wrong does - nearly - everything right, writes Roger Hall.