Actor Rob Mokaraka's one-person play, which tells the story of his depression-driven police standoff, to open in Auckland.

Viva Voce is possibly the country's liveliest chamber choir; next weekend, itsHeavenly Bodies concert is inspired by The Bard's image of the orbs of heaven.

All eyes may have been on the full frontal nude depiction of Andrew Little, but painter André Hemer was the big winner at the Wallace Art Awards this week.

Whanganui artist Mark Rayner says he is pleased to learn that opposition leader Andrew Little is amused by the artist's naked impression

Proponents of eminent Maori architect John Scott have made a last-ditch effort to save one of his revered works on the shores of Lake

Tim and Sherrah Francis amassed the greatest names in New Zealand art for more than 50 years. Kim Knight talks to their son about the sale of his parents' unique collection.

When it comes to Kiwi Big Band jazz, Rodger Fox is the man who set the template; now he's touring the country with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

As I child, I remember having terrible stage fright. I was terrified of drama class and anything that required me to speak in front

A few words with Elizabeth Whiting, lawyer-turned-costume designer.

You're not too likely to encounter the music of Auber in today's opera houses and concert halls. Well, not in this country, although

Works selected for the Walters Prize, now on show at Auckland Art Gallery and to be announced later this month, are three video works and a billboard display representing each artist's body of work.

Every job has its challenges and there's many an adman (and, increasingly, woman) looking to escape; now 10 creatives are showing off what they do when they spring free.

This surprising show - by new writer/director Ash Jones - is bonkers in the most wonderful way.

History is written large at five year old Q Theatre.

It is easy to see why the Royal NZ Ballet's signature work Giselle has earned popular and critical acclaim at home in New Zealand and around the world: it is simply superb in every way.

His Map of the Human Heart took him to the Arctic Circle. His New Zealand films In Spring One Plants Alone, Vigil, The Navigator

Geoff Allen's snippets-of-life drama is prettily presented by director Amanda Rees and holds attention with some lovely moving moments

When the internationally-renowned Cirque du Soleil blows into town, there's a group of local circus performers they're keen to see. Based

During the past few years, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has presented annual Choral Masterpieces evenings, focusing on one particular

The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) opened its premiere season with a double-bill programme consisting of two strikingly different

Already enjoying success as one of three dancers in the leading role of Albrecht in Giselle, there's further kudos for Royal New Zealand

John Reynolds is tackling one of the big mysteries of New Zealand art. What happened when Colin McCahon disappeared from the Sydney

The New Zealand Dance Company's double bill, The Absurdity of Humanity, brings together two works that offer two alternate visions

What: Resident by James Cousins Where and when: Gow Langsford Gallery, 26 Lorne St, to August 27 TJ says: Luminous, near abstract

"What does it mean to be somebody else's muse, and do you feel like you're being harvested and used?" Author Jessie Burton is pondering

Stephen Layton knows his Bach. The English conductor, together with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, delivered a memorable Mass

As the centenary commemorations of World War I loomed, theatre-maker Geoff Allen wanted to write a play about New Zealand's contribution

Chemistry is vital on stage, when we want the performers in front of us to transport us out of the everyday. Does it make a difference

The New Zealand String Quartet has a distinguished track record on disc, balancing homegrown with international repertoire. Its latest

Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage has always seemed a poor cousin to his more popular Hebrides Overture, despite its literary