Composer Gareth Farr's new requiem concerto will be heard in New Zealand and France.

Discovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.

Our hip hop dancers continue to show why they're the world's best, writes Dione Joseph.

Our first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.

One of Auckland's most iconic theatres prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in style.

Young composers rise to challenge to create music inspired by art, writes William Dart.

Pop up Globe producers may be close to sealing a deal to take their show around the world.

Singers passionate about a cappella compete to be the best Naked Choir in the country.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Art has long provided inspiration to composers, now the APO celebrates music and art.

Theo David planned to start a training course; now's onstage at Pop-up Globe with the APO.

New Zealand's war poetry has been put to music for unique concert of commemoration.

Designer Ella Mizrahi needs about 20,000 sheets of paper to build a set fit for a stage.

A new Auckland dance company could see krumping and contemporary dance fused together.

The thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.

Penny Ashton is swapping Jane Austen for Charles Dickens in her latest comic caper.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.

One of our finest violinists, Amalia Hall talks about the benefits of taking things slow.

Dionne Christian talks to a writer about putting an impossible book on stage.

Orchestra rocks with special guests and power of David Bowie's song, writes William Dart.

Mixing comedy and music with science is meant to make us more interested in the latter.

Frustrated by small talk? Then Weaves is theatre for you, writes Janet McAllister.

Kate McGill makes theatre which tells it like it is and her new play is no exception.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

Aroha Rawson was just beginning her acting career when she fell 5m and broke her back.

She'll perform at the Actors' Benevolent Fund gala today at the Pop Up Globe.

This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.