Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.

When life gets too down and dirty, you want Sandra Pankhurst to appear.

Russian diva and tenor husband with APO are sure to be magic night.

Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.

New dance work captures the mythology surrounding orchids, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Imani Winds shows why it is one of the hippest chamber music groups.

True Blue? Let Jacinda Ardern's face give you the answer..

Greg Fleming on the new Colin Harrison, Paul Cleave, Lynda La Plante and Tess Gerritsen

North Shore cobbler dies 10 days after winning prestigious South African literary award

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

The Play That Goes Wrong does - nearly - everything right, writes Roger Hall.

Ten minute portrait artists wow crowds in central Auckland.

An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.

Tom's Marvellous Imagination is a little gem for holiday fun, says Elisabeth Easther.

Artweek tours show institutions can be more like art galleries than we imagine.

Artist Jack Trolove reveals stories behind his raw and emotional portraits.

Pop-up Globe could become an absolutely huge export for New Zealand, says industry exec.

NZ's first museum gallery dedicated to telling youth about WWI opens at Auckland Museum.

Pushing boundaries, breaking rules and innovating, APO's New Directions was fantastic.

Artweek Auckland coincides with October school holidays, perfect for artistic day trips.

Andy Leleisi'uao's grit and determination have served him well through a 25-year career.

Imani Winds is not a weather system but a musical quintet storming classical concert halls

Tempo Dance Festival opens in fine style with performance where anxiety becomes art.

An incident that changed NZ race relations forever is remembered in new documentary play.

Voices NZ Chamber Choir's WWI commemoration a powerful experience, writes William Dart.

Stage adaptation of Joy Cowley's Mrs Wishy Washy is perfect school holiday entertainment.

Interactive Hamlet video game stage show comes to Auckland for school holidays.

The faces of life on the streets.

Harry Potter, Hairy Maclary, Wimpy Kid, David Walliams and Treehouse series still tops.

The APO German Masters show how music can bring unity to Europe, writes William Dart.