Tributes are flowing for lauded New Zealand choreographer and dancer Douglas Wright.

The musician is in Hamilton to inspire students.

Slapstick and silliness combine in Thom Monckton's wordless show for kids.

Greg Bruce chronicles a week in the life of St Kevins Arcade.

Dionne Christian's picks for what to see this year at the Brisbane Festival.

The festival stages performances from around the world, including 24 acts from Aotearoa.

Previous Matariki Award winners include Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis.

The Royal New Zealand Ballet delivers a show with panache and impeccable timing.

School holidays mean that Tim Bray Productions will stage one of its plays for children.

Stand-up comedian Melanie Bracewell talks writing jokes all day and having a full-time job

Dionne Christian celebrates a fabulous gathering that shows us new ideas for old problems.

Behind the scenes look at costume department at NZ Opera's production of The Elixir of Love. / Doug Sherring

It's called "social choreography" and it puts the extraordinary into everyday dance.

The TimeOut and Arts team pick the places they want to be this weekend.

A trailer showing the first professional dance made in Antarctica has now been released.

The choral work Gallipoli to the Somme is a fine addition to NZ works inspired by WWI.

COMMENT: Why do the arts always lose out in our sports-obsessed country?

Cindy Jang feels awkward revealing North Korean links so now she's dancing about it.

The aerialist's fall reportedly 'traumatised' audience members.

A circus like no other where the contrast between town and country vividly comes alive.

Avant-garde ensemble From Scratch take fans on a trip to savour, writes William Dart.

Royal New Zealand Ballet culture given the all-clear after years of artistic turbulence

World-renowned New York composer's bespoke gift is icing on the cake for NZ string trio.

A possible miscarriage of justice highlighted by Shakespeare gets second hearing.

Auckland Arts Festival seeks shows to appeal to young audiences; Junk was an absolute gem.

Cleaner Bas van Wel is a star of Auckland Arts Festival because his squeegee never stops.

The TimeOut and Arts team share their picks of the places to be this weekend.

Composer Samuel Holloway wants more boundary-pushing contemporary music in concert halls.

Why did the chicken cross the road? Maybe to befriend an elderly woman wanting a friend.

Valerie is possibly one of the most unique and personal pieces of theatre made in NZ.