A circus like no other where the contrast between town and country vividly comes alive.

Jack Charles, a drug addict for 40 years and a prisoner for 20 of those, argues his case.

Avant-garde ensemble From Scratch take fans on a trip to savour, writes William Dart.

Royal New Zealand Ballet culture given the all-clear after years of artistic turbulence

World-renowned New York composer's bespoke gift is icing on the cake for NZ string trio.

Battle rap and traditional Samoan oratory go head to head in Auckland Arts Festival show.

A possible miscarriage of justice highlighted by Shakespeare gets second hearing.

Wynyard Quarter Silos are a fascinating place to make music from, says pianist.

Choreographer Michael Parmenter's long-dreamed of Orpheus is sublime, says Raewyn Whyte.

Auckland Arts Festival seeks shows to appeal to young audiences; Junk was an absolute gem.

Putting George Orwell's dystopia onstage is a way to skewer our era of alternative facts.

Scientists reveal new insights into a culture regarded as Polynesians' ancient ancestors.

Published 21 years ago, Barbara Ewing's novel The Actresses is more relevant than ever.

In the open-air Silo Park, people were mostly subdued.

The world's most popular composer wants to put his audience to sleep. Why?

Cleaner Bas van Wel is a star of Auckland Arts Festival because his squeegee never stops.

After 20 years, a Canadian artist is still enchanted by Robert Lepage's space race story

Body language expert Suzanne Masefield uses story-telling to teach kids life lessons.

The Piano: the ballet doesn't hit all the right notes but is an intriguing proposition.

One of our youngest opera stars talks about why she just wants to sing.

In theme of Auckland Arts Festival's theatre sleepover, here is a list of night-time fun.

Celebrities reveal the best and worst advice they were given about sex.

An international publishing deal is only half the story for NZ author Tammy Robinson.

Traffic the only gripe in New York Times writer's love letter to Auckland.

Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.

The TimeOut and Arts team share their picks of the places to be this weekend.

Tusiata Avia's Wild Dogs Under My Skirts is a piece of local literature like no other.

Composer Samuel Holloway wants more boundary-pushing contemporary music in concert halls.

Why did the chicken cross the road? Maybe to befriend an elderly woman wanting a friend.

Paul Mathews says being a ballet dancer was a taboo topic at high school.