Story of survivors acting a Simpsons episode leaves little space for genuine awe and fear.

As it premieres in Auckland, thriller play Rendered considers our place in the world.

Four Kiwi stars explain the role theatre played in landing them their biggest breaks.

Orientation is a bluntly sexy and modern play which adds to the New Zealand story.

Cradle Song has shudders and screams but also sensitive reflections on horror real story.

The Simpsons elevated to the level of gods? That's the reality in Silo Theatre's new play

Bright Star aims for the sun, reaches the moon.

New Zealand Theatre Month begins today; here's three home-grown shows not to be missed.

NZers get more chances to see ourselves on stage as our first theatre month begins.

Indian Ink play Mrs Krishnan's Party offers timely reminder of theatre's power to connect.

Dan Goodwin's life took an unlikely turn after he was mugged in a London park.

COMMENT: The predictable but amiably executed storyline may not be for everyone.

Jon Robin Baitz on the women who are killing it on screen and stage

Aucklanders head to Chicago this month as the world's most performed musical arrives.

"I'd love a job where they make me look like a natural born fighter," says McDowell.

Were female performers illegal in Shakespeare's day? A visiting professor thinks not.

Meet the superstars doing the dirtiest jobs in show biz.

Going back to school gives one of our most successful theatre companies a chance to learn.

New York playwright Taylor Mac's Hir is a powerful and provoking piece of theatre

A wryly observed dissection of where humanity comes into politics.

It's taken more than a decade, but the musical War Horse is finally coming to New Zealand.

Greg Bruce takes his daughters to Disney on Ice and is warmed by its artistry and action

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

The Dust Palace flies high in fundraising show which defies the limits of the human body.

Comedian Chris Parker is teaming up with his little sister Liv for a new show.

The title of intimacy director or consultant is appearing more often in production credits

Bree Peters, daughter of Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters, sticks clear of politics.

Leading man in the dark comedy drama Killer Joe really doesn't like iPads in the theatre.

Past and present brought together in masterful exploration of life under siege.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople star in explosive new role as we've never seen her before.