Rita Paczian: 'Music reaches the soul and does something positive for humanity'
The conductor talks to Elisabeth Easther.
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New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.
Talking heads: How Frodo (nearly) caught Covid and other stories
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Wētā to open blockbuster Le Quesnoy exhibition in France
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Ben Crowder: 'Working in theatre requires a certain devil-may-care madness'
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Face of evil: Joel Tobeck faces his demons in chilling festival debut
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Alice Canton: 'Theatre can enable people to hear and see things through a different lens'
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The Young Ones: From Downstage groupies to theatre royalty
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Kura head boy named for Shakespeare's Globe in London
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Anuradha's production the Maha Yugas (Epoch of time)
Scene from Anuradha's production the Maha Yugas (Epoch of time). As per Hindu mythology, there are four yugas or also known as Epoch of time. Satya Yuga, Tretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga. The scene on the video reflects the time and life of people during the Satya Yuga. Video / Supplied
Laughter and wonder: Hawke's Bay man pays for 14 magic shows for schoolkids
When Covid postponed an Arts Festival show, up stepped Bruce Mactaggart.
One woman - five characters: Actress home to share history on stage
Playwright returns home for nostalgic drama
Capital's 'money-go-round' arts venue subsidy headed for review
The arts sector says venues aren't affordable making it difficult to present work.
Karanga a homage to my mother - Merenia Gray
Karanga is a rallying cry and an homage to her mother, says Merenia Gray.
Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay
Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.
Local Focus: International festival looking local
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Wellington's arts sector says new parking rules will stop people coming to shows
Extending two-hour parking time limit until 10pm won't be enough time to attend shows.
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The view from my window: artist Hannah Fox on Melbourne by moonlight
Marvellous nights for a moon dance at Melbourne's coolest new arts festival.
Pop-Up Globe owners $720k in the red as two more businesses sink into liquidation
Liquidators have given a dire outlook for creditors.
"You just have to be human to say this isn't right": Single Asian Female stars talk back
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Artist and linked entities awarded $100,000 by govt agency while facing charges
Exclusive: Creative NZ says it was unaware Mika X was accused of bribing a complainant.