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The TimeOut and Arts team rounds up what to see, hear and join in this weekend.
Pop-Up Globe's blood projection to promote Macbeth
Pop-Up Globe displays dripping blood projected onto the building to promote Macbeth. / Video supplied by Pop-Up Globe
Talented young Kiwis get big breaks in festival shows
Girl power as arts festivals give young NZ performers a chance to shine in iconic roles.
Something nasty under the mountain
We talks to the makers of a live production of the story that terrified a generation.
Playwright aims to close gap in stories
Playwright Sam Brooks wants to tell new stories of love and belonging in the gay community
New Zealand Festival Promo
Promo for New Zealand Festival. Supplied by New Zealand Festival
Future excites champion of Pasifika
Leki Jackson-Bourke is one of those writing a new chapter in New Zealand Pasifika stories.
The singing ghosts of The Civic past
Theatre-goers enter a labyrinth in a tribute to a city landmark.
Maori in Shakespeare draws backlash
The negative feedback, while small in number, surprised the play's director.
Pop-up Globe director comments on using Te Reo in Midsummer Night's Dream
Pop-up Globe director, Miles Gregory, talks about the backlash they have had for using Te Reo in Midsummer Night's Dream. / Dean Purcell
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Merchant of Venice strikes fine balance
Pop up Globe brings robust treatment to one of Shakespeare's most controversial works.
Pop-Up Globe's Julius Caesar smart and fun
Spin doctors, skulduggery and main character killed early: Recommended.
'My stiletto is four inches up his arse'
Craig McLachlan boasts about playing an explicit onstage 'prank' on Molly Meldrum.
Review: Two Hearts beats full force
There's very little not to like about musical comedy Two Hearts, says Paul Simei-Barton.
Comedy meets pop in show of Two Hearts
Comedians Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore say their show is summer's true must see concert
Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream is the perfect primer for summer theatre in Aotearoa.
Ardern craves the day when arts valued by all
PM Jacinda Ardern states the case for the value of the arts to all communities.
Shakespeare gets a Kiwi twist
Te Reo meets Shakespeare in the latest production at the Pop Up Globe.
Jaquie Brown: My hair went grey when I was 15
12 questions: Comedian Jaquie Brown reveals how she recovered her creative confidence.
'Santa Claus' more naughty than nice
The Basement's Christmas production will have you laughing if you don't think too hard.
Peter Pan musical production readies to open
Peter Pan, a new musical from Jonathan Alver and James Doy, opens 7th December at Aotea Centre.
Go girl power: Wendy flies high in new Peter Pan tale
Peter Pan and the Lost Boys get a dose of girl power for modern makeover of classic story.
Mamma Mia! It's our Jackie
Jackie Clarke dons a sequined lycra jumpsuit for her role in the Mamma Mia! the stage show
Stars come out for theatrical, 'sexy' Christmas
It's the annual Christmas show on every Aucklander's calendar - at Basement Theatre.
PumpHouse Theatre gets a name to remember
North Shore arts stalwart Genevieve Becroft is honoured by the theatre she helped save.
Actors shine as Sister Act takes to stage
After clunky start, musical's tempo keeps on rising.
From Dr Sarah Potts to Lady Macbeth
Shorty Street actress Amanda Billing is starring at the much anticipated pop-up Globe.
Indian Ink writes new chapter in much-loved story
There's a new chapter in the story of Indian Ink and that's a reason to party.
Artist can't explain his bonkers live show
Ross Sutherland can't begin to explain what his live show is all about.