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![Olivia Tennet: To be of not to be... an actress](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Olivia Tennet: To be of not to be... an actress
She's the pop phenomenon of 2013, scoring four Grammy nominations, the top spot on record charts around the world and hanging out with A-list stars. Ella Yelich-O'Connor talks to Alan Perrot about the biggest year of her life and her Kiwi Christmas.
![Southsiders' talent making waves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Southsiders' talent making waves
South Auckland sometimes gets a bad rap. But many who have called the place home have gone on to make an impression internationally in their chosen fields.
![Theatre review: A Basement Christmas Carol](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theatre review: A Basement Christmas Carol
The Christmas play is a greatly anticipated Basement tradition, combining a volunteer cast on high rotate with loads of punny fun for a festive fundraiser.
![Dai Henwood and Paul Ego](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dai Henwood and Paul Ego
7 Days team captains Dai Henwood and Paul Ego are joining us for a live chat at 12pm as they prepare to take their show on the road.
![Twelve Questions: Jennifer Ward-Lealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Twelve Questions: Jennifer Ward-Lealand
You've had a huge year of performing and producing shows most nights - what makes you get up in the morning and drive from Grey Lynn to Mangere to study Maori language?
![Theatre review: Gloria, Tapac](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theatre review: Gloria, Tapac
Amy Waller's one-woman show addresses the widely felt yearning to keep alive the stories of our immediate ancestors.
![Theatre review: Between the Sheets, The Basement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theatre review: Between the Sheets, The Basement
There's an immediate frisson of friction between the two characters - a teacher and a mother - in this hour-long, real-time conversation.
![Michele Hewitson interview: Mick Innes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Michele Hewitson interview: Mick Innes
Funny things seem to happen to the actor Mick Innes and a funny thing happened on his way to meet me.
![Tamati to join Seven Sharp?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tamati to join Seven Sharp?
Is Tamati Coffey about to join Seven Sharp as a full-time host? Souces say yes.
![Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson world tour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson world tour
Check out photos from Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson Immortal world tour show.
![Theatre review: Midsummer, The Loft](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theatre review: Midsummer, The Loft
On-stage chemistry and audience rapport keep the laughs coming during a weekend of adventures.
![Theatre review: NZ Ballet gets back to raw essentials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Theatre review: NZ Ballet gets back to raw essentials
The best thing about the Royal New Zealand Ballet's biennial travelling show is getting up close and personal with performances in smaller venues.
![Stage preview: Auckland Theatre Company's Chicago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Stage preview: Auckland Theatre Company's Chicago
Does he like peeling onions? Michael Hurst looks bemused by the question - he is eating a home-made salad of piquant appearance - so he pauses, fork in mid-air, and tilts his head.
![Hugh Jackman throws party for 4500, makes guests pay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hugh Jackman throws party for 4500, makes guests pay
Hugh Jackman has thrown himself a birthday party with 4500 guests, but they had to pay to attend.