Tributes pour in for groundbreaking actor Sidney Poitier
Poitier was the first black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance.
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Oscar-winning Hollywood icon dies at 94
Before Poitier, Hollywood rarely even attempted to tell a black person's story.
Shrek-tacular stage show set to wow Kiwi audiences
Producer says Kiwi fans young and old will be "blown away" by Broadway hit.
Traffic light move welcome but too late for arts sector this year
Artists are welcoming the certainty that comes with the move to the traffic light system.
Alice Canton: 'Theatre can enable people to hear and see things through a different lens'
The actor, writer, director was encouraged to be creative from a young age.
Return of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown city
UK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?
Matthias Luafutu: 'Acting was escapism'
Award-winning actor Matthias Luafutu gets candid about challenges and healing.
Auckland Arts Festival hopes to return 'generosity' to artists
The festival hopes for no Covid interruptions following cancellations the past two years.
The Young Ones: From Downstage groupies to theatre royalty
At the end of an era, Colin McColl and Ginette McDonald mark 55 years of friendship.
Film costume and prop studio in Paraparaumu excelling
"We have quite a wide variety of work," says Paraparaumu design company.
NZ stunt pro says lessons needed from Alec Baldwin shooting
'Just don't know how you could get over it': Kiwi actor says US movie shooting a shock.
Capital culture: Action-packed line-up of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts revealed
The festival will kick off in February 2022.
Bolshoi performer crushed to death on stage in front of crowd
Investigators 'probing' circumstances surrounding the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.
Local Focus: Actor's path from Gisborne to the world
Te Ao o Hinepehinga's mum is the secret to her acting success.
The lost cinemas of Auckland city
Auckland City was once considered the “Golden Mile of Theatres” in New Zealand and once was home to 29 screens in the main centre. Video / Murray Thompson
'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt funding
There are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Arts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at risk
The flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.
Anapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'
Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.
Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay
Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.
K-Pop Academy stars Northland talent
Five Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.
Theatre review: Here and Now Festival returns for 13th year
Yang/Young and Fleshies 2.0 are the two very different works on offer this year
Local Focus: Aliens invade Bay of Plenty
A group of youngsters produce their own theatrical play. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elemental, my dear Auckland: Chase away the winter blues at city's winter festival
More than 50 events and experiences are on offer, from night food markets to live music.
Projectionist John Lilley on history of film projecting in New Zealand
Projectionist John Lilley on history of film projecting in New Zealand. Video / Alex Burton
'Creating art isn't ever easy'
'I emerged from the theatre an absolute blubbery mess' - Shane Bosher on The Normal Heart
Hakuna Matata: Lion King musical helps Spark Arena chart path through Covid downturn
Covid-19 has led Auckland events venues to close down. Could the Lion King hold an answer?
Parking time limits extended in Wellington after arts sector complaint
An open letter was signed by 16 groups including the NZSO and Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Workmates' jibes all part of the fun for Full Monty cast
The New Plymouth Little Theatre has secured rights to The Full Monty stage play.
Wellington's arts sector says new parking rules will stop people coming to shows
Extending two-hour parking time limit until 10pm won't be enough time to attend shows.
'Cancel culture gone too far': Canterbury Uni club scraps Chaplin musical
Concerns were reportedly raised about Chaplin's "predatory and inappropriate conduct".
Tourists can now see 'backstage' area of Colosseum
Rome's Colosseum has undergone an extensive and expensive restoration.
'I was painfully shy, so in terms of where I've ended up... it has surprised people'
Actor and writer Jacob Rajan talks about his life and work.
Local Focus: Confluence bringing together people and documentaries
Couple provide valuable role at Confluence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.