The Pop-up Globe reminds us the Bard knew a thing or two about entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Auckland Arts Festival is producing five community-based projects where participation is the focus

A play at the Fringe Festival questions the pardons being given to gay men

From comedy to science fiction, there are few topics acclaimed New Zealand playwright Stephen Sinclair hasn't brought to the stage.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister takes a theatrical trip to the supermarket.

Fringe Festival director Lydia Zanetti on how she pulled together a festival without much funding.

The component parts of Carl Bland's surreal mystery play present a cornucopia of theatrical delights.

Provocative play prompts us to think before we speak.

He's a seasoned professional but for actor Te Kohe Tuhaka, his latest role is something of a debut.

Is it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.

Damien Avery travelled a bit on his own in 2012, to the US, England and through Europe.

Silo Theatre's latest play takes the words out of our mouths and considers how powerful they really are.

Pop-Up Globe enchanted and enthralled audiences last year, repeatedly selling out shows and extended its season twice due to its outstanding popularity - and now it's back to do it all again.

Women of colour stand up and make some noise in Hot Brown Honey as part of Auckland's Pride Festival.

Eli Kent has put his spin on Ibsen's Peer Gynt.

Actor George Henare talks about life in a Broadway-style blockbuster musical.

Camping, from Chris Parker and Thomas Sainsbury, should be on TV immediately.

The new play from the RECollective Company is scarily accurate and relatable

NZ Opera's The Mikado sounds sweet, writes William Dart.

Two of New Zealand's best-loved entertainers join forces for causes close to their hearts.

The former Neighbours actress is directing a show for the first time and loving it.

Miriama McDowell's new theatre roles see her combining Shakespeare with the local prison system

Author E. L. James is thinking about turning her best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy into a musical.

A senior theatre lecturer says the historical justifications for casting only men in an upcoming Shakespeare production aren't accurate.

Organisers of the Pop-Up Globe have been accused of sexism for using an all-male cast in keeping with Elizabethan times.

Auckland Arts Festival chief executive David Inns sees up to 150 shows a year around the world and does the deals to bring them to New Zealand.

Will Hall once landed a gig as a Christmas Light Bulb.

As part of our Summer Herald, Kiwis are recalling their brushes with celebrity. Today, Barry Rosenberg tells his tale.

Aucklanders get their first glimpse of the new Whoa! Studios today.

Our reviewers look at the highs and lows in Auckland theatre, 2016.