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Historic theatre's future in the spotlight
Auckland's St James Theatre is part of one of five convention centre bids being considered.
Staging some fun for children
An Asian fairytale extravaganza and a well-known witch are ready to entertain the kids these holidays, writes Dionne Christian
First time on 42nd Street
TimeOut sent Jacqueline Smith to join the chorus line of classic musical 42nd Street and she lived to tell the story...
Celebrating masculinity in dance
The Tempo Festival focuses its spotlight on males, writes Bernadette Rae.
Theatre Review: Biography of my Skin, <i>Auckland Concert Chamber Town Hall</i>
For those who haven't seen this play, it would be easy to think: actors, eh, gawd what a narcissistic bunch, touring a performance autobiography.
Cirque Mother of Africa: Bending over backwards
Winston Ruddle, creator of Cirque Mother Africa, has searched the continent looking for the most heart-stopping acts to be found.
Blood will have blood
Opera NZ's staging of Macbeth revamps Shakespeare's tragedy about a deranged couple dragging each other to destruction, director Tim Albery tells William Dart.
Don't miss: Canadian Aboriginal Festival
North America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.
Theatre Review: He Reo Aroha <i>at Glen Eden Playhouse</i>
The Going West Books & Writers Festival kicks off its programme with an absolute gem
Theatre Review: The Vagina Monologues <i>at The Basement</i>
This new rendition, full of hard-hitting and hilarious performances, has changed my mind
Melbourne: Perfect for Mary Poppins
The musical city of Melbourne seems an appropriate setting for a stage production of Mary Poppins, writes Megan Anderson.
Theatre Review: Grease <i>at Civic Theatre, Auckland</i>
The South African-sourced production delivers the goods, bringing a hint of regional flavour to the show's all-American ambience.