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.

Amber Curreen now runs her own Māori theatre company.

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.

Businessman optimistic despite $12m production's closure after weeks of non-payments.

The Royal Wanganui Opera House still going strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Six Pasifika actresses talk about what it means to be seen as acclaimed NZ show returns.

How did an 8-year-old boy survive war and famine to become a man of good hope?

She brings her toddler to rehearsals, and company pays for childcare during performances.

One of the most awarded plays ever is just across the ditch - here's why you should go

How one NZ band plans to write a quality album in just 12 hours - and take it to the world

Group will see whether actors can befriend people in the audience in just one hour.

Dance, theatre and comedy - it all entertains at Auckland's fringe festival.

Shakespeare brings equal measure of genius to comedy and tragedy, writes Paul Simei-Barton

The next blockbuster Broadway musical to rock Auckland has been announced.

Comment: The award-winning playwright says NZ's theatre scene is dominated by sexism.