Students from Manukau Institute of Technology will put a South Auckland spin on the much-loved musical West Side Story.

The world's first Pacific musical is inspired by our nation's immigrants who each made sacrifices for a chance in New Zealand.

It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.

The first offering from Silo Theatre's second-cousin programme emphatically delivers on its promise of edgy and engaging theatre.

A week in the life of actor and bro, Tim Carlsen.

A basement bar in Karangahape Rd provides an appropriate venue for a highly original variation on the classic "man walks into a bar" scenario.

Scott Kara talks to Circus Incognitus star Jamie Adkins, who insists he's just an average guy.

The charming drag queen writing the music for the Rugby World Cup opening is full of paradoxes.

Jacqueline Smith reports from behind the scenes of Cirque's Saltimbanco, which is swinging into New Zealand for the first time.

Acrobatics on a bathtub? Dionne Christian talks to one of the stars of Soap - The Show, set to wash over New Zealand audiences.

A week in the life of Shakespearean and soap actor, Matt Walker.

New Othello production combines a tightened script with movement choreographed by Douglas Wright and music by Gareth Farr.

When it comes to old-fashioned arthouse cinemas, Auckland is spoilt for choice, writes Cate Foster.

A week in the life of actress Liesha Ward-Knox.

Ten short plays by emerging actors take a conservative look at human relationships.

Actor Laurel Devenie inhabits the world of one of New Zealand's earliest female pioneers in a play inspired by her memoirs. Dionne Christian reports.

Tim Carlsen comes close as a homeless busker in One Day Moko... and he's got the voice for the role.

Pink Floyd's The Wall will be playing at Vector Arena this week, brought to life by former bassist-singer Roger Waters.

Having toured successfully and extensively through New Zealand, Australia and Asia, theatre company Indian Ink is the first from this country to be signed by American artists' representative David Lieberman.