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Off to see the wizard
Once a munchkin himself, the director of the latest reincarnation of Oz tells Dionne Christian why he wanted to bring the Emerald City to a new generation.
Theatre Preview: West Side Story, Pacific Events Centre
Students from Manukau Institute of Technology will put a South Auckland spin on the much-loved musical West Side Story.
Theatre Preview: The Factory, Mangere Arts Centre
The world's first Pacific musical is inspired by our nation's immigrants who each made sacrifices for a chance in New Zealand.
Death and the maiden: The tale of 'Tangiwai'
It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.
Theatre Review: I Love You Bro
The first offering from Silo Theatre's second-cousin programme emphatically delivers on its promise of edgy and engaging theatre.
Circus Incognitus: Clowning around
Scott Kara talks to Circus Incognitus star Jamie Adkins, who insists he's just an average guy.
Michele Hewitson Interview: Gareth Farr
The charming drag queen writing the music for the Rugby World Cup opening is full of paradoxes.
Saltimbanco: Power of balance
Jacqueline Smith reports from behind the scenes of Cirque's Saltimbanco, which is swinging into New Zealand for the first time.
Raising the bar: Soap - The Show
Acrobatics on a bathtub? Dionne Christian talks to one of the stars of Soap - The Show, set to wash over New Zealand audiences.
My Big Week: Matt Walker
A week in the life of Shakespearean and soap actor, Matt Walker.
Theatre Preview: Othello, Maidment Theatre
New Othello production combines a tightened script with movement choreographed by Douglas Wright and music by Gareth Farr.
Picture palaces: Cinemas with heart and art
When it comes to old-fashioned arthouse cinemas, Auckland is spoilt for choice, writes Cate Foster.
Theatre Review: Short+Sweet Week 2
Second week of short plays bigger, brighter and better.
Tracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okay
Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.