It's how The Wizard of Oz might have been had it come from South Auckland circa 2018.

"In Ferndale, something bad always happens at Christmas, or on Fridays."

Theatre stars come out to play in Matariki theatre that champions diversity and difference

The evening was entitled Brahms & Tchaikovsky, but NZ composer Gareth Farr shone.

Te reo Māori taken to the page and the stage as language learning continues.

Michael Hurst fires up winter with (not) Shakespeare to show thrilling Jacobean theatre.

More is lost than is gained by the rewriting exercise.

A turning point in global history is told in rich compelling play, says Dionne Christian.

Libby Johnston first Kiwi to win Presidential Scholarship to study in New York

Yorick! is a rousing celebration of living the best life you can, writes Dionne Christian.

Jarod Rawiri says the late sporting star was "very humble and cheeky too".

A family at war; an empire in balance - no, it's not Game of Thrones but real life.

The British comedian is bringing her eponymous show here later this year.

What are the odds of living an extraordinary life?

Enthusiastic cast carry play forward with energy but dramatic potential still a way off.

Jarod Rawiri's latest project is partly crafted from his hometown.

Music, theatre, comedy: top weekend entertainment to laugh in the face of winter with

All that lives must die, wrote Shakespeare; NZ play wants us to talk about that.

Thoughtful reflection on life, language and love is a winter theatre warmer.

Actor Blair Strang prepares to return to the stage in a devil of a role.

Even on the smell of an oily rag, you can still make bright theatre, says costume-maker.

Pool (No Water)'s reach exceeds its grasp in an intriguing but muddled production.

The DocEdge festival kicks off this week, while a show takes a new look at NZ history.

Auckland turns on another weekend of entertainment, art and culture you shouldn't miss

South Auckland kids say new friends, confidence and a wizard of a time make arts fun.

A little known museum archive devoted to NZ women inspires play for 125th suffrage year

Writing her own death notice tickled Noni Kenny's "naughty" sense of fun.

Two years after joining Aladdin, NZ actor George Henare is still awestruck by its scale.

Disney announces the next blockbuster musical to fly into New Zealand.

Jodie Dorday rises to the challenge in one-woman play at The Pumphouse.