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Play has bigger fish to fry

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

Circus review: iD

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

Theatre review: Cellfish

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

Fringe review: two out of three ain't bad

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

Pop-up Globe Henry V simply superb

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Playwright stamps his mark on theatre

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

Pop-up Globe's Henry V a gamer's dream

Dramatic battles recall the 'original immersive theatre'.

Rice connects different worlds

How a simple grain defines us.

Catacular show puts cats in spotlight

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

William Dart: The latest classical CDs

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

Neighbourhoods come alive with festival events

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

APO plans Rouse-ing debut concert

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

The orchestra's new apprentice

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

Can the slate be wiped clean for gay men?

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

Playwright remains in light

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

Watch NZH Local Focus: How Te Matatini can count towards your future

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.