The play Every Brilliant Thing proves there's genuine joy to be found in the everyday.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest from Mick Herron, L.S Hilton, Ian Rankin and Daniel Cole

REVIEW: Passio was not your traditional choral concert, but the full immersive festival experience.

A Hollywood actors colleagues feel so stigmatized that they have joined a clandestine support group.

Prima ballerina's energy is harnessed in a show which keeps dance creators on their toes.

Fifth album from stellar Swedish soprano delights with impressively rendered vignettes of love from Mozart and Gluck.

The Body Laid Bare includes 100 artworks in an exhibition we can all take personally.

Choreographer Moss Patterson pays homage to his father in When Two Rivers Collide.

Janet McAllister, who's reading her way around Auckland, visits Waitakere Library.

COMMENT: St Patrick's Day proves it is possible to honour two homelands, says Terry Dunleavy.

Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.

The Auckland Writers Festival is now so big, it's moving some events to a spiegeltent.

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Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.

The 42nd ASB Polyfest kicks off in Manukau this morning.

European early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.

"There was always a soundtrack in my head," says Richard O'Brien, "even as a kid."

Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The storm clouds swirling above the open roof of the Pop-up Globe seemed to hold a mirror to the wild passions unleashed in the staging of Othello.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

Tonight's session of the light show Power Plant has been cancelled as the rain and wind show no sign of easing.

After powering on last night organisers of Auckland Art Festival's Power Plant will make a call on tonight's event at about 4pm.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

A German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

A play about Shakespeare in prison avoids clichés, writes Janet McAllister.

Dance work 21 Movements reflects on torrid 21st century, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.