Ten short plays by emerging actors take a conservative look at human relationships.

Actor Laurel Devenie inhabits the world of one of New Zealand's earliest female pioneers in a play inspired by her memoirs. Dionne Christian reports.

France's Loire Valley was the unlikely last home of an Italian Renaissance genius, writes P.K. Stowers.

Part of US philanthropist's collection will be on show free during Rugby World Cup.

Pink Floyd's The Wall will be playing at Vector Arena this week, brought to life by former bassist-singer Roger Waters.

Essential to every traveller, the convenience is now an artform in some enterprising towns.

Auckland Museum's flash new interactive exhibition explores the deeper meanings of H2O. Jacqueline Smith dives in.

Having toured successfully and extensively through New Zealand, Australia and Asia, theatre company Indian Ink is the first from this country to be signed by American artists' representative David Lieberman.

New Zealand musicians have secured a special place on the programme for the City of London Festival.

Sydney's White Rabbit Gallery is a visual feast.

This fabulous summer arts festival offers a creative, entertaining range of events.

Sarah Quigley - or should I say Dr Sarah Quigley, for she has a doctorate in English literature from Oxford, no less - has long been recognised as one of New Zealand's finest writers.

It's a pop-up world of panama hats and outdoor reading (when it's sunny), scarves and cups of coffee (when it's not), and an erudite audience.

The sequel to Phantom of the Opera has hit Australia and it is a treat for the ears and eyes of Lloyd Webber fans.

A week ago, 18 hopeful young violinists were in Queenstown, contesting the elimination rounds of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition; on Saturday night, three were vying for top honours.