Local Focus: Actor's path from Gisborne to the world
Te Ao o Hinepehinga's mum is the secret to her acting success.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromTheatre
The lost cinemas of Auckland city
Auckland City was once considered the “Golden Mile of Theatres” in New Zealand and once was home to 29 screens in the main centre. Video / Murray Thompson
'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt funding
There are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Arts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at risk
The flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.
Anapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'
Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.
Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay
Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.
K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent
Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.
Theatre review: Here and Now Festival returns for 13th year
Yang/Young and Fleshies 2.0 are the two very different works on offer this year
Local Focus: Aliens invade Bay of Plenty
A group of youngsters produce their own theatrical play. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elemental, my dear Auckland: Chase away the winter blues at city's winter festival
More than 50 events and experiences are on offer, from night food markets to live music.
Projectionist John Lilley on history of film projecting in New Zealand
Projectionist John Lilley on history of film projecting in New Zealand. Video / Alex Burton
'Creating art isn't ever easy'
'I emerged from the theatre an absolute blubbery mess' - Shane Bosher on The Normal Heart
Hakuna Matata: Lion King musical helps Spark Arena chart path through Covid downturn
Covid-19 has led Auckland events venues to close down. Could the Lion King hold an answer?
Parking time limits extended in Wellington after arts sector complaint
An open letter was signed by 16 groups including the NZSO and Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Workmates' jibes all part of the fun for Full Monty cast
The New Plymouth Little Theatre has secured rights to The Full Monty stage play.
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.
'Cancel culture gone too far': Canterbury Uni club scraps Chaplin musical
Concerns were reportedly raised about Chaplin's "predatory and inappropriate conduct".
Tourists can now see 'backstage' area of Colosseum
Rome's Colosseum has undergone an extensive and expensive restoration.
'I was painfully shy, so in terms of where I've ended up... it has surprised people'
Actor and writer Jacob Rajan talks about his life and work.
Local Focus: Confluence bringing together people and documentaries
Couple provide valuable role at Confluence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fair is foul for 'problematic' Shakespeare
The Globe Theatre has opened a debate on 'decolonising' the playwright's work.
From poverty to Disney royalty: The man behind The Lion King's music
South Africa's Lebo M. went from poverty and exile to winning a Grammy for The Lion King.
Comedy Fest review: Emotional 'Bunny' finds the funny in clubbing
Review: Barnie's Duncan theatrical fest show balances comedy and grief to great success.
Rawiri Paratene is a proud paka
Sam Brooks speaks to Rawiri Paratene as he prepares to say goodbye and retire from stage.
Review: Jersey Boys proves NZ can master professional musical theatre
Review: G&T Production's first professional show is a stellar success.
Review: First World Problems returns to spotlight standout talent
REVIEW: The regular theatre event is back for its third season.
Cassandra Tse: 'I chose theatre over becoming a lawyer'
Cassandra Tse says she's quite proud of not being cool.
Review: Haka Party Incident shines a light on dark day in NZ's past
The ATC's new play explores the events leading up to the 1979 The Haka Party Incident
Focus: Jersey Boys return to New Zealand
Focus: Jersey Boys star Fergus Inder on what New Zealand audiences can expect from the show.
First-of-its-kind queer play sells out in Wellington
The play The Eternal Queers is believed to be the first of its kind in Aotearoa.
From 750,000 ticket sales to $1m liabilities: Pop-up Globe's demise
Covid-19's wrecking ball takes another victim.
Border gates open for 'The Lion King': 126 'critical workers' granted exemptions for show
Immigration NZ has approved 126 Covid-19 border exemptions for the stage production.
Earning a crust: How actors are faring after a year without Broadway
Broadway performer Max Kumangai has leaned into a fourth skill as the pandemic marches on.