The World Masters Games isn't all about sport; Auckland gets a one-off arts festival, too.

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.

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

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

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

A former MIT lecturer said he resigned in protest when the student was not disciplined.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.

Edo de Waart and the NZ Symphony Orchestra launch their 2017 selection of Masterworks.

A group of girls with the WOW factor are needed for our biggest stage show.

Extraordinary opera is a moving tale from our past, writes William Dart.

How well do our favourite spine-chilling moments from horror films work on stage?

The play Every Brilliant Thing proves there's genuine joy to be found in the everyday.

Sonya Kelly presents a romantic comedy with modern love in a shrinking world at its heart.

Prima ballerina's energy is harnessed in a show which keeps dance creators on their toes.

Legacy ballet stars rise to the challenge of sultry Carmen, writes Raewyn Whyte

The Body Laid Bare includes 100 artworks in an exhibition we can all take personally.

Choreographer Moss Patterson pays homage to his father in When Two Rivers Collide.

High-tech wizardry makes The Encounter spellbinding theatre, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.

Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.