Politics, old age and rest home life are laughing matters for playwright Roger Hall.

Theatre attracts more people than sport bar rugby so we should celebrate, says playwright.

Age is mainly a state of mind, say some of our most experienced performers.

The Real Group, regarded as the world's best pop a capella ensemble, will visit NZ.

Pianist Nelson Freire brings the wisdom of age to Brahms, writes William Dart.

Holy Trinity Cathedral to celebrate successful organ transplant with weekend of music.

Freddy Kempf usually gets standing ovations; now the pianist turns his hand to new skills.

Tickets to a "hit rock musical" about women's suffrage are being discounted for women.

Stars are about to shine at Auckland's annual cabaret spectacular, says Dionne Christian.

New Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.

Contemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.

The Royal NZ Ballet and Auckland Art Gallery join forces for a unique collaboration.

A new CD captures the Herculean challenge pianist Michael Houstoun set to mark his 60th.

Massive company takes a wholehearted message to theatres and communities around NZ.

Robyn Malcolm gets risqué in her next gig.

There's a lot to love about the Royal NZ Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, says Raewyn Whyte.

One of our best known musicians teams up with violin star for rare Beethoven adventure.

Divine discotheque circus keeps singer Marcia Hines on her toes.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart

Matilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

The conflict of being Chinese in NZ is the focus of a new play, writes Ethan Sills

Aucklanders get a rare chance to journey to Florence, Italy without leaving home.

The RNZ Ballet Romeo and Juliet provides new insights into the age-old story.

William Dart savours the latest release of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder.

World's greatest bass-baritones is in NZ to perform a role he says is devilishly good.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is donating 100 pianos to low-decile NZ schools.

NZ actors, comedians and musos are winning friends at the world's largest arts festival

What would you do? Question lies at the heart of superb drama, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

William Dart hopes for a repeat of conductor Andrew Gourlay's magnetic APO engagements.

Nell Gwynn is a highly recommended night at the theatre, writes Janet McAllister.