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Theatre Review: The Mother... with the Hat, The Basement
This highly entertaining, funny dramedy more than lives up to its actual title which is deemed too rude to print in full: this "mofo" show delivers fruity words with relish.
Theatre review: Shadowland, The Civic
There is absolutely no doubt that the artists of American dance theatre company Pilobulus are supreme masters of the ancient art of shadow play.
Henare back on Broadway
Actor George Henare will be the patron of one of Auckland's newest professional theatre companies, Newmarket Stage Company.
Sydney: Hear that Kiwi roar
Mangere's Nick Afoa is wowing Sydney audiences with his Simba the Lion King.
National Youth Theatre Company: Wiz kids
Danielle Wright visits the National Youth Theatre Company at rehearsal.
Theatre review: Other Desert Cities, Maidment Theatre
In what is becoming a specialty for Auckland Theatre Company, Colin McColl has discovered another superb piece of contemporary theatre.
Kids mix it up all month and more
Dionne Christian previews May's big fat helping of music for Auckland's children.
Peter Calder: Socrates a man for modern times
I'll say this for the guy in the fourth row at the performance of Socrates Now in the Selwyn College Theatre on Monday morning: he's a young man who knows his own mind.
Summer fun gives city a $19.3m lift
Confirmation that the Rolling Stones are rescheduling their concert in Auckland is not just good news for fans. It is good news for the local economy. Here's how.
Dreamy wonderment offers chocolate-box assortment of life
As the cast "wake up" at the beginning of this gentle, slow reverie, the audience settles down from busy life to watching an atmospheric dream, sweetly scored by Chris O'Connor, played by the NZTrio, and illustrated in mellow tones by the Cut Collective.
Theatre review: Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika, Q Theatre
"The great question before us is are we doomed? ... Can we change in time?"
Theatre review: Paniora!, Maidment Theatre
As the exclamation promises, Paniora! is a spectacle: full of dance, dust and colour.
Theatre review: Angels in America, Q Theatre
Tony Kushner's vast portrait of Reagan's America revealed through the prism of Aids is filled with dazzling spectacle, razor-sharp humour and intimate moments.
Theatre review: Daffodils, Q Theatre
What may well be the quintessential Kiwi love story is brought to life in an utterly charming show that has intimate family history blended with a heartfelt tribute.
Chelsie Preston Crayford: Act natural
Greg Dixon talks to Kiwi actress Chelsie Preston Crayford about her bohemian childhood and why she resisted going into showbiz.
Theatre review: Girl in Tan Boots
This intriguing whodunnit is entertaining and excellently produced. Its pleasing twists and turns balance humour and seriousness with just the right light touch.
Theatre review: Sea, Maidment Theatre
The underwater world proves to be the ideal environment for Red Leap's unique blend of puppetry, dance and physical theatre in Sea.