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Michael Hurst: 'I could put on a play with a bit of tinsel, a cymbal and a plank'
The actor talks to Elisabeth Easther.
'I'm your worst nightmare': The rise of the Yellow Peril
From Fu Manchu to "misfortune cookies" - the new show subverting Asian stereotypes.
Jennifer Ludlam: 'If you say yes to everything something good will always come out of it'
The Shortland Street actor talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Dancing in the dark: Matariki's rising stars
A fallen star and a taniwha form an unlikely friendship in the Matariki Glow Show.
Amit Ohdedar: 'When you leave your own country, you realise how important your culture is'
The co-founder of Prayas Theatre talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Where I'd Rather Be: Getting arty at Toronto's Luminato Festival
Why the Canadian city is perfect for an arts and culture fix
'Second class': Te Pāti Māori slams Māori arts funding as 'crumbs'
Te Matatini got $1m - but Symphony Orchestra got $3m and Royal NZ Ballet $7.5m.
Roy Billing: 'I behave myself on set. I don't pull rank or be a diva, and I work hard and I work well'
The award-winning actor talks to Elisabeth Easther.
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
Covid-19 isn't the only bad guy in Covert Theatre's Lord of the Rings puppetry mash-up.
Wētā to open blockbuster Le Quesnoy exhibition in France
The museum experience is set to open next year, on Anzac Day.
Ben Crowder: 'Working in theatre requires a certain devil-may-care madness'
The co-founder of the innovative theatre company Nightsong talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Face of evil: Joel Tobeck faces his demons in chilling festival debut
"If you're not working, you feel you're not good enough ... That's the battle."
Alice Canton: 'Theatre can enable people to hear and see things through a different lens'
The actor, writer, director was encouraged to be creative from a young age.
Taonga: Meet performer Scotty Cotter's imaginary childhood friends
"I'm just like a little cheeky monkey sometimes."
The Young Ones: From Downstage groupies to theatre royalty
At the end of an era, Colin McColl and Ginette McDonald mark 55 years of friendship.
Kura head boy named for Shakespeare's Globe in London
25 students around New Zealand have been named to travel to London to perform Shakespeare.
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
Innovative, creative, challenging? This could be you. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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.
What's it like being 21 in 2021?
"I thought that turning 21 would be the pinnacle of my life."
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
The stars of Single Asian Female dissect racism, tiger moms and chicken feet over yum cha.
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.
Violinist Amalia Hall on stage fright, perfectionism and very expensive instruments
'I always plan to post more videos of me playing, but my standards are very high.'
Court theatre recasting trans role after complaints
The play, Things I Know to be True, has already opened and runs throughout April.