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

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

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

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

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

Jodie Dorday back on stage in Roger Hall rom-com where books are centre stage.

It's 125 years old but play Mrs Warren's Profession still has plenty to say about sex work

Auckland play suggests attitudes to sex work no more liberal than they were last century.

Short and not so sweet -- three plays sharply illuminate the tragedy of World War I

If you're planning on seeing The Wizard of Ōtāhuhu, I'd get booking.

Creativity and imagination make for a gift of a school holiday show.

Here and Now festival shows plenty of potential, writes Ethan Sills

Janet McAllister sees a gentle Maori fantasy drama part of season of plays by new artists.

Pippi Longstocking brings many fun moments for kids wanting school holiday theatre fun.

Dionne Christian talks to the organisers of social events and shows for all party people.

The contours of the story are familiar but it is told with humour and sincerity .

Ice cream and theatre are all in a day's work for young entrepreneur Matt Billington.

Two plays at the Basement show the variety of work on offer at dynamic Auckland theatre.

Dominic "Tourettes" Hoey doesn't do things by the book but words now take him places.

Auckland production of Mamma Mia! is an experience to remember, writes Dione Joseph.

The Timeout and Arts team pick their weekend highlights.

The Basement Tapes keeps audiences guessing, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Tales we tell about dead relatives and stories they may tell us on stage at the Basement.

The Naked Samoans have returned - a tad more clothed and definitely a lot more dapper.

Us/Them is about tragedy, yet jet black humour ensures you'll continue to think about it.