Actress Theresa Healey: When you're asked to play the Queen, you don't say no.

Playwright's most celebrated work has been revived for his 80th birthday.

A new roof will allow theatre-goers to enjoy shows all year round at the Pop-Up Globe.

Elizabethan Londoners living near William Shakespeare's lodgings were his players.

Big name starts Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo and Cate Blanchett no match for horse power.

Kiwi acts line up to perform in US concerts to raise money for Christchurch victims.

School holiday survival - the one story you need to read to keep the kids entertained.

Harry Potter parody returns to Auckland as love for the boy wizard shows no sign of waning

Touring production of The Mousetrap shows why it has earned its place in theatre history

Musicians unite in harmony for Auckland International Cultural Festival.

The Dust Palace's latest production, about seduction and desire, is one of its best yet.

Western Heights students tackle a 15-minute scene from "Much ado About Nothing".

Why is The Mousetrap - soon to arrive in Auckland - the world's longest running play?

Friend of dead Kiwi says his play will reveal the officer responsible for the killing.

Western and Chinese theatre traditions meet in a play which offers hope for a way forward.

Ulster American is meant to be sophisticated theatre but falls short, says Dione Joseph.

It's not perfect but feel-good Astroman still sends hearts soaring, says Ethan Sills.

Apirana Taylor's re-telling of Kupe's heroic adventures takes theatre all over Auckland.

Tiago Rodrigues' By Heart is a delectable treat, write Paul Simei-Barton.

A literary-inspired contemporary circus production will thrill audiences in Tauranga.

Nicola Kawana performs in Astroman by Albert Belz.

What's it like behind the scenes at 'My Fair Lady'? Backstage with star Laura Benanti.

Less than 24 hours after her audition she was in labour.

The hip hop artist who made Shakespeare cool is about to visit New Zealand.

Watching TV was part of the work for the cast of a new comedy which celebrates 80s NZ.

Comment: How to get the best from the Auckland Arts Festival, with 5 top picks.

Deeply moving Wild Dogs Under My Skirts starts Auckland Arts Festival with bite.

Fringe Festival highlights: our critics pick their favourites.

From the Basement to top of the world, how one NZ theatre is helping performers succeed.