EntertainmentFinding a reason to get out of bedAuckland Theatre Company gives the translator of this gentle comedy - Tom Stoppard - as much billing as its French playwright Gerald Sibleyras, but those expecting sparkling Stoppardian wit and show-off intellectual depth will be disappointed.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDesperately seeking distractionIt's not often New Yorkers see a New Zealand theatre production before Aucklanders, but that's the case with All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever.05 Sep 12:13 AM
EntertainmentShakespeare's classic comedy spellbindingIf you are going to do fairies there can be no holding back, so wunderkind English choreographer Liam Scarlett unashamedly mixes.03 Sep 03:20 AM
EntertainmentBroadway actor dies, aged 21Kyle Jean-Baptiste, the first African-American and youngest person to ever play the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables on Broadway has died after falling from a fire escape.30 Aug 01:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: The keys are in the margarineBy giving physical embodiment to recorded interviews, verbatim theatre creates a remarkably powerful form of communication that is far more intimate than video.23 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTwists and turns in literary work with pathosPlaywright Gary Stalker's intriguingly titled work pulls off a surprising feat with sophisticated, unashamedly literary writing.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCumberbacklash as Hamlet tickets sell outIt appears Benedict Cumberbatch's star turn in Hamlet has not been universally popular with diehard fans of Shakespeare.06 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNixon and Mao to hit city stageOne of the most influential contemporary operas in the world, about two of the 20th century's biggest political figures, is coming to Auckland.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Racy return for classic taleMichael Hurst's racy adaptation is true to the spirit of the play rather than the letter, with Athenian women strutting the stage as Sex and the City-style cougars02 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi actor tackles climate changeIn his latest role, Emmett Skilton tackles the issue of climate change.31 Jul 11:04 PM
EntertainmentMichael Hurst brings Greek comedy to the stageDirector Michael Hurst is bringing Greek comedy Lysistrata to the stage. Written 2500 years ago, its message is just as strong today.31 Jul 10:52 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Success, Basement TheatreThere are sparks of humanity to be found in Success' skilfully drawn takes on deeply flawed middle-aged former buddies.30 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMusical thriller intriguesBullet Heart Club is well-named: the outfit that produced Rochelle Bright's heartbreaker hit Daffodils now brings us Bright's shot at heart-stopping suspense.26 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShatner heading for our shoresWilliam Shatner is beaming back into Auckland, returning to where he first started his solo stage show four years ago.22 Jul 06:55 PM
EntertainmentTheatre preview: Success, The BasementPlaywright Stephen Sinclair and comedian Jeremy Elwood have joined forces to produce a play about the world of stand-up comedy and the ramifications of success.21 Jul 05:00 PM
Entertainment12 Questions: Benjamin HensonSince moving from London, director Benjamin Henson has made waves with his experimental company. He talks to us about his hometown, coming out and what he thinks of New Zealand.20 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEx-Shorty star's sex strikeOn stage, she's the leader of a sex strike, aimed at ending a 20-year-old war. Off stage, Amanda Billing can't fathom such a drastic move.18 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendNo need for shivering at home in the mid-winter blast, you can find some seasonal sparkle in our top five list this weekend.10 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendRain is predicted, so we can legitimately head indoors for some winter treats.03 Jul 10:30 PM
EntertainmentSparkling Matariki retains its magicA Matariki offering from Taki Rua demonstrates the depth of Maori theatre as a 20-year-old play resurfaces with its sparkle undiminished by the passage of time.28 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNews of the world of MurdochTalented cast brilliantly directed but comedy crammed with information rather than telling story of his life.28 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Sleeping Beauty on IceThe athletic villains steal this Imperial Ice Stars storybook show from the start. You can detect the baddies by their black netting and heavy metal head scarves, and by the dry ice preceding their every arrival.24 Jun 11:21 PM
EntertainmentCutting of nude scene riles playwrightThe removal of a nude scene from a play performed at Silo Theatre has left the playwright peeved - but the Auckland theatre's leaders are standing firm.21 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Addictions stripped bareDespite the provocative title the show does not feature any pornographic material but offers a raw and often poignant vision of two lives unravelling under compulsive addictions.21 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGrown-up fairy taleAn ice-skating extravaganza returns - and it has more drama and bigger stunts, choreographer Tony Mercer tells Stephen Jewell.20 Jun 10:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre's rising starShe’s been a body double in the blockbuster Avatar, made a winning film about roadkill and is one of our brightest rising theatre stars. Alan Perrott meets Laurel Devenie and talks to her about her unorthodox career, and letting go.19 Jun 09:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendDon't know what to do with yourself this weekend? We've handpicked the top five things to do around Auckland.19 Jun 09:00 PM
