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.

Anthony Ritchie is one of our busiest composers; his new music reflects on simpler times.

Conversations with her 7-year-old daughter inspire one of NZ's leading choreographers.

Musical interpretations of painting techniques delivered with charisma and charm.

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.

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

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.

Theatrical magic set to continue as creatives join forces for new theatre venture.

Real-life ghostly encounters and chilling stories from NZ's past inspire horror theatre.

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

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.

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

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

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

Tom's Marvellous Imagination is a little gem for holiday fun, says Elisabeth Easther.

Work by Limbs, our first full-time contemporary dance company, stands the test of time.

Pushing boundaries, breaking rules and innovating, APO's New Directions was fantastic.