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The complexity of mounting a show which requires such specialist dancing skills cannot be understated.

Audiences can expect plenty of sword-fights and Tim Tams from The Court Theatre's latest comedy, combining the worlds of Shakespeare and New Zealand to hilarious effect.

The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) brings together three of the country's most powerful female vocalists for a special performance on 21 May to celebrate the music of the unforgettable Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

This story is a sensitive one and there's some pretty dark themes running through it.

The high-voltage laughter was genuine and shockingly easy.

The ultimate observer, ISMO is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective.

Director Glenda Pearce is known for her attention to detail and she has successfully replicated the realism of the retirement home; highlighting the atmosphere and the experiences of the diverse characters who live there and delivering the humour.

'Shakespeare was Written by Chicks' pokes fun at poetry, prose and patriarchy- challenging, questioning and debating the authenticity of Shakespeare's literary contributions as fake news- by 'proving', using examples of strong women from history whom he ripped off,  and apparently claimed as his ow

Te Auaha has put its students in the spotlight during this year's Fringe Festival.

The combination of Sir Roger Hall's script, director Colin McColl's skill and supreme delivery by Alison Quigan and Mark Hadlow (ONMZ) created the synergy for superb entertainment.

Fasten your seatbelts because Crash Bash: What's the Rush? is hitting the road this month.

See tomorrow's tastemakers today! Lift-Off: 2020 Fringe Festival's triple-header of fresh emerging talent

New Zealand's most famous cat comes to life on stage in Auckland in April and May 2020.

The Auckland Fringe festival kicks off on 25 February with a full programme packed with more than 70 events happening over the 12-day festival.

The highly anticipated Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) season of Auckland-based Zimbabwean playwright, Stanley Makuwe's Black Lover will have its world premiere at Q Theatre, as part of the 2020 Auckland Arts Festival.

The image of Shakespeare peering out, as if hidden from behind a barrier, as the choice of poster, entices and intrigues - and sets the scene for a pair of revealing performances - is he watching us, or are we watching him? Shakespeare's insights into the tortured depths of the ambitious and unscrup

With the flamboyant style of Prince and a voice as mind-blowing as Freddy, this daring deviant riffs through 'RESPECT', breezes through 'Bohemian Rhapsody', and will leave you singin' in the 'Purple Rain'.

A spectacular, colourful night of exotic and extravagant Vaudevillian cabaret - this was

Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, just for funny at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival.

Award winning writer, comedian and storyteller Matt Harvey (Fairy bread comedy, Live on Bowen, The Leak, Quiz night) is presenting his show, I Got Bit By A Monkey Once at Cavern club, as part of Wellington Fringe Festival.

The sweltering heat of New Orleans is coming to Christchurch with the arrival of classic theatrical drama, A Streetcar Named Desire.