EntertainmentA different side of warAs the centenary commemorations of World War I loomed, theatre-maker Geoff Allen wanted to write a play about New Zealand's contribution19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMating in Captivity a 'fun, naturalistic farce'There are some similarities in these two provocative tales of sexual tension by talented young New Zealand playwrights.17 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentKiwi works shine on global stageOn a cold Edinburgh night, it's like a slice of a Kiwi summer has come to theatre as Todd Emerson launches into a raucous version of Th' Dudes' Bliss.16 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew horizons: Oliver Page and Benjamin Henson take on new challengesThey say there's a first-time for everything; for Oliver Page and Benjamin Henson that time is now. Already established in their 12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGiggles a work in progressMelodrama falls a little flat on debut but theatre company shows potential.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: J.K. Rowling, none of this makes any senseCOMMENT: I've loved the Harry Potter series and J.K. Rowling for over 10 years, but now, for the first time, I feel disappointed with her - and it hurts.06 Aug 02:19 AM
EntertainmentMadcap capers in Bond traditionCOMMENT: Dynamotion's fifth comedy-dance show, <i>Mia Blonde in Ice Dagger</i> is a winner.05 Aug 07:30 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Free Happiness, Basement TheatreBy allowing the audience to decide how much they will pay for the show, Free Happiness poses a challenge that doubles as an attractive, if somewhat risky, marketing ploy.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter's last spell cast: RowlingHarry Potter has cast his last spell, his creator JK Rowling said at the gala opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London's West End.01 Aug 10:00 AM
OpinionIf you wanted new Harry Potter to be like the old books, well ...COMMENT: If you're looking to read about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child without any spoilers, read this instead.01 Aug 08:45 AM
EntertainmentAotearoa Dell'Art unmaskedIn an office crammed with books and stage memorabilia, theatre-maker and teacher Pedro Ilgenfritz finds space for a battered brown 29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe name's Blonde, Mia BlondeComedy dance goes boogie, writes Dionne Christian.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHarry Potter script's magic numbersThe script book for the stage production 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', which has received rave reviews, has surpassed order expectations28 Jul 01:56 AM
EntertainmentTalented cast deliver humour and heartbreakThe story's 15-year-old detective suffers from acute Asperger's syndrome and his weirdly distorted perspective on life proves to be deeply revealing.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBob spreads the Priscilla wordHome and Away actor Ray Meagher says he's counting the days until he reprises his role as Bob the mechanic in the musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.23 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWaterfront theatre nears completionHawkins Construction will within the next week hand over the new $35 million ASB Waterfront Theatre when the main construction contract is complete.19 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Yours TrulyDrawing on the notoriety of Jack the Ripper, Albert Belz' play <i>Yours Truly</i> uses various theories about who the murderer was.18 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions with Sara BrodieAward-winning director Sara Brodie drew on her experience of brain injury to depict the inner world of an autistic teenager in her new play.18 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Energetic insights into life of youngATC's celebration of youth theatre has thrown up three plays that coalesce into a wildly energetic, multi-vocal snapchat on what it is like to be young.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSiobhan Marshall - Curious callingStage fright will no longer stop Siobhan Marshall.16 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandFormer homeless front fundraising videoTwo formerly homeless men have become stars in a fundraising video for the Auckland City Mission.14 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentQuartet's vocal talents a fine start for new ventureThis beautifully sung song cycle follows the same unusual format as Brel: two guys and two gals singing songs without an overarching 11 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuReview: Bard lives in Maori take on OthelloMasks and quick character changes lend vitality and humour to the tragic love story.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHigh-tech ears for Witchy PooA voice-over for vision-impaired kids puts the fun back in 'Badjelly'.09 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis much I know: Bronwyn BradleyI don't think there was a clear moment I decided I wanted to be an actor. Certainly there were experiences I had that helped seal 08 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Purapurawhetū, Te Pou TheatreAlmost ten years since its premiere Briar Grace-Smith's timeless classic of love, loss and legacies once again takes to the stage 08 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentJohn Lennon tribute show coming to AucklandWe're about to get a Simon and Garfunkel tribute show through town but there's another musical-theatre interpretation of rock history on the way.07 Jul 01:15 AM
EntertainmentWarm-hearted show will travel wellThis warm-hearted hour is a signature Massive Company ensemble piece: real-life snippets cleverly performed with spark and verve by 06 Jul 04:31 AM
EntertainmentBrutal honesty in fine performancesTheatre doesn't get much more real than this. Two brothers and their father stand onstage to give an unfiltered account of their lives06 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandTreasures unearthed under St JamesAn array of artefacts have been found beneath the floorboards of the historic St James theatre as it undergoes a transformation.04 Jul 04:28 AM
EntertainmentCapturing the NDT spiritLightfoot, who's been with NDT since 1985, is funny, self-deprecating and so completely dedicated that he sweeps you along on a wave of charm and enthusiasm.25 Jun 01:00 AM
