Divine discotheque circus keeps singer Marcia Hines on her toes.

Orchestra ably demonstrates the genius of Berlioz.

Venue for the NZ String Quartet's concert not up to scratch, writes William Dart.

Auckland's biggest mass-participation, public art trail will fill the city's streets.

Silo celebrates 20th year with an edgy re-interpretation of A Streetcar Names Desire.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart

A history conference is looking at dissent in World War One.

Matilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Ngahuia Piripi turns into a Na'Vi to celebrate the arrival of Cirque du Soleil's new show.

The conflict of being Chinese in NZ is the focus of a new play, writes Ethan Sills

World's greatest bass-baritones is in NZ to perform a role he says is devilishly good.

Winston Aldworth rounds up the latest kids' picture books for our short takes column.

The RNZ Ballet Romeo and Juliet provides new insights into the age-old story.

William Dart savours the latest release of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder.

New Zealand's new poet laureate wants more of us reading and writing poetry.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is donating 100 pianos to low-decile NZ schools.

NZ actors, comedians and musos are winning friends at the world's largest arts festival

What would you do? Question lies at the heart of superb drama, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

William Dart hopes for a repeat of conductor Andrew Gourlay's magnetic APO engagements.

Classics reviewer William Dart sees the NZSO to flex its considerable musical muscles.

Nell Gwynn is a highly recommended night at the theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Our longest surviving and largest annual art awards mark a major milestone this year.

US composer Copland's symphonic masterpiece is gloriously restored, writes William Dart.

Artist Mark Wooller's blend of typography and topography is getting worldwide attention.

Otahuhu College art teacher's visit to Cuba leads to an unusual artistic exchange.

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

Sara Wiseman stars in a string of successful TV shows, now she's going back to the start.

In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.

Silo theatre sets classic A Streetcar Named Desire in Trump's America.

Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.