European early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.

Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.

The storm clouds swirling above the open roof of the Pop-up Globe seemed to hold a mirror to the wild passions unleashed in the staging of Othello.

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

A play about Shakespeare in prison avoids clichés, writes Janet McAllister.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.

Dramatic battles recall the 'original immersive theatre'.

How a simple grain defines us.

William Dart finds the NZSO's collaboration with the Modern Maori Quartet has mixed results.

A night on the Floating Theatre makes for an enchanted evening, writes Janet McAllister.

Musician and theatre director Robin Kelly from the Last Tapes Theatre Co, talks about his show 'Valerie'.

Can a performance make us genuinely care about the dying? Dione Joseph thinks so.

Dance show Castles shows maybe life's mosaic of experiences are difficult to fathom.

Theatre review: Paul Simei-Barton takes a look at the Pop-up Globe's latest production.

Who says you need to be on land to see a show in the Auckland Fringe Festival?

Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want

Disappointment with one CD turns to delight for William Dart who is alerted to a composer most of us should get to hear.

Auckland Arts Festival is producing five community-based projects where participation is the focus

Ray Chan is the APO's first conducting fellow, one of the orchestra's many initiatives to bring music to more Aucklanders

APO TO give first performance of composer Christopher Rouse's 2005 Oboe Concerto outside the United States.

A play at the Fringe Festival questions the pardons being given to gay men

From comedy to science fiction, there are few topics acclaimed New Zealand playwright Stephen Sinclair hasn't brought to the stage.

Not only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

National kapa haka festival Te Matatini has started in Hastings today with an emotionally charged opening performance from Auckland

A Te Matatini life member who was one of the stars of the national kapa haka festival the last time it was held in Hawke's Bay is

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister takes a theatrical trip to the supermarket.

This is a dance show worth rushing to be part of, writes Raewyn Whyte.