News in brief: Fashion on show; school success; aggravated robbery; council acquires land

Auckland set for Vegas-style theatre as blockbuster show opens at SkyCity.

It's a pint-sized theatre in a basement, yet it influences what we see on stage and screen

Dane Mitchell, NZ's artist at the 2019 Venice Biennale, conjures images out of air.

Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.

From chamber music to a visit from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner, it's on this weekend.

An international brewery criticised for naming its beer "Māori Tears" has apologised.

Looking back to the future - photographers capture changing Auckland neighbourhoods.

Carol Furtado wasn't meant to be a dancer let alone a "Bollywood" star but that's destiny.

Cellist Johannes Moser's performance is one of the highlights of 2018 concert year.

PM's Awards for Literary Achievement winners pioneers of new frontiers in local writing.

Bach's retelling of the Passion of Christ is as powerful as ever in APO's hands.

Art and food create an "edible mandala" for Auckland Artweek.

Welcome to the economics of the art world.

Fleeing suburban life in Canberra, an Aussie teen went out for an adventure.

Auckland youth charity welcomes donation from Australian superstar Tim Minchin.

Author Matt Suddain talks to Graham Norton about Creativity, Kiwiness and his new novel.

Oceania exhibition celebrating Cook's first voyage likely to build interest.

Make the most of the weekend with these picks from the TimeOut and Arts team.

NZ Barok lights a candle in a church as vital to musicians as it is to the congregation

Author Stacy Gregg talks about writing kick-ass heroines and the nature of obsession.

Choreographer wrangles 50 young dancers to tell new Southside story.

World-famous cellist Jan Vogler explains his unlikely collaboration with Bill Murray.

Slapstick and silliness combine in Thom Monckton's wordless show for kids.

A bubbling cauldron of imaginative theatre awaits young show-goers these school holidays.

NZ based publishers: "Here's how Hollywood can save young lives."

Richard Betts talks love songs, treacherous violinists and orchestras with Lemony Snicket

A new podcast series reveals some of NZ's writers most hard-fought battles.

Winner's garment demonstrated an exceptional example of powerful storytelling.

Be inspired, have a laugh and enjoy top theatre, music and comedy this weekend