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![Gisborne students nab awards at Shakespeare festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Gisborne students nab awards at Shakespeare festival
Most Promising Actor and dance awards for Gisborne students at Shakespeare festival.
![Australia’s top illusionist Cosentino works his magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Australia’s top illusionist Cosentino works his magic
Illusionist and magician Cosentino visits the NZ Herald studio to demonstrate some sleight of hand. Video / NZ Herald
!['It's art, science, psychology': Australia's top illusionist demonstrates his magic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'It's art, science, psychology': Australia's top illusionist demonstrates his magic
Tickets for Cosentino’s November and December shows across NZ are now available.
![Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Things to do this weekend: Hidden gems in Auckland’s calendar
Get among the fun in Tāmaki Makaurau using our weekend guide.
![New stage show from Red, White and Brass](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New stage show from Red, White and Brass
Red, White and Brass cast on what to expect from the new stage play at Auckland’s ASB Waterfront Theatre. Video / Janelle Eaton
![Update after Lord of the Rings star's shock stage fall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Update after Lord of the Rings star's shock stage fall
The actor had a brutal fall while performing onstage at Noel Coward Theatre yesterday.
![Kea Kids: Theatre company goes all out for deaf kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kea Kids: Theatre company goes all out for deaf kids
Reporter Kenjrik and students from Ko Taku Reo check out The Great Piratical Rumbustification, a Tim Bray Theatre Company show with accessible performances for everyone!
![Angelina Jolie and daughter Vivienne stun at Tony Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Angelina Jolie and daughter Vivienne stun at Tony Awards
Angelina Jolie won her first Tony Award after being inspired by her daughter.
![Loud, proud, colourful: The must-see stage celebration of rugby – and Tongan pride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Loud, proud, colourful: The must-see stage celebration of rugby – and Tongan pride
Red, White & Brass leaps from screen to stage. The cast explains what to expect.
![Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Winter’s arrived, here's what you can do this weekend
A good idea guide to get you out and about in Auckland.
![Shakespeare but not as you know it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Shakespeare but not as you know it
This show is a tremendous lesson in how theatre has evolved, says Keith Russell.
![Review: NZ loves Dawn French, but does she love us? It's hard to tell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Review: NZ loves Dawn French, but does she love us? It's hard to tell
Name drops, laughs but no NZ connection. The verdict on Dawn French's first Auckland show.
![Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.
![Stratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Stratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crown
The theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.
![Dirty Work: An ode to joy that is joyous to watch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dirty Work: An ode to joy that is joyous to watch
Review: There's plenty of praises to sing when it comes to this show.
![Review: The Rug is a musical well worth your support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Review: The Rug is a musical well worth your support
The locally made show is based on two cavemen families each wanting what the other has.
!['Full-circle moment': World-renowned mime returns to stage he performed on as a kid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Full-circle moment': World-renowned mime returns to stage he performed on as a kid
He's travelled the world with his craft; now he's coming back to where it started.
![What to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kids
Rain or sun, you don't want to miss out on experiencing these thrilling weekend events.
![Review: Sweeney Todd a 'well executed' show with 'terrific' performances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Review: Sweeney Todd a 'well executed' show with 'terrific' performances
Hamilton Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.
![Newlyweds perform in theatre for first time together](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Newlyweds perform in theatre for first time together
Simon and Eryn Cannell are part of the Ordinary Days cast.
!['Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Getting the cows, learning lines': From a dairy hamlet to Shakespeare
A rural actor who learns lines amongst cows is set to be front stage at the Globe.