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

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.

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

Legacy ballet stars rise to the challenge of sultry Carmen, writes Raewyn Whyte

High-tech wizardry makes The Encounter spellbinding theatre, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

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.

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."

Whangarei MP Shane Reti was one of about four people who helped community worker Carol Peters when she collapsed at Opera in the Garden.

Kiwis have been revealed as being among the world's most prolific pre-loaders.

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

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

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.

Rare cache of paintings by famous NZ painter Frances Hodgkins surface in England

Linda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For the first time, our 49-year-old book awards will get an international judge.

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.