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Well worth a look

Horror fans are in for a treat if they draw back the curtains on indy RPG Look Outside, writes Michael Robertson.

Well-attended show special end to Anzac Day

RSA Choir Anzac RevueSt Paul’s CathedralFriday, April 25 The Dunedin RSA Choir’s concert in St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday made a special ending to Dunedin’s Anzac Day, including their...

Encounter with scene-stealing penguin

THE PENGUIN LESSONSDirector: Peter Cattaneo(M) ★★★+ There was a story on RNZ last weekend about dogs’ eyebrows; apparently, they’ve evolved to facilitate the manipulation of humans.

Infectious rhythms and energy

Infectious rhythms and energy

Supergroove remain phenomenal.

Moyes’ latest a fomulaic easy read

Books speak eloquently about their owners. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Moyes’ latest a fomulaic easy read

Jojo Moyes is a best-selling author, a screenwriter and has an online course on the BBC’s Maestro platform "Writing Love Stories".

Funny, gnarly, but still not an entirely painless ride

New action-comedy Novocaine takes the clear blueprint of a bank-heist film and adds a niche illness as a refreshing, simple twist.

Page-turner more than just escapism

Bad Publicity satisfyingly hits all the marks of a classic romance novel.

Contemporary operatic treat from the past

Contemporary operatic treat from the past

After a long absence, NZ Opera has come south for full-house presentations of Mansfield Park, a two-act, contemporary chamber opera.

Hard-hitting, yet whimsical

The Dunedin Theatre Network has presented the city council with revitalisation plans for the...

Hard-hitting, yet whimsical

A packed house for Upu at the Mayfair Theatre on Saturday evening listened intensely to every word and every line.

Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind

Police say the couple drove from Auckland to Hamilton then flew on to Wanaka. Photo: ODT files

Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind

Māori entertainer Billy T. James inspired extraordinarily talented performer Rutene Spooner to embark on a career in show business.

Running up that hill, conquering the Wuthering Heights in style

An Evening Without Kate BushPacific Crystal Palace, WānakaTuesday, April 1 Kate Bush is a phenomenon, a multi-faceted performer who has retained a faithful following for decades — despite...

Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star in Black Bag. Photo: TNS

Soderbergh’s take on the spy thriller strikes a chord

Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has enjoyed a productive second wind after announcing his retirement in 2013.

Ingeniously presented, poignant, rarely heard works

Ingeniously presented, poignant, rarely heard works

Echoes Through TimeHanover HallMonday, March 31 Dunedin Symphony Orchestra’s contribution to the Dunedin Arts Festival is a series of short 6pm recitals of themed classical repertoire.

Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster

Voices NZ, Reimagining Mozart. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Reimagining ‘Requiem’, memories of Erebus disaster

Patrons filled St Paul’s Cathedral for Reimagining Mozart (2023), Robert Wiremu’s unique hour-long choral piece commissioned for Voices NZ Chamber Choir and chamber ensemble.

Works to make you think, contemplate, yearn for more

Potaka Nautilus & Pepe combined live taonga pūoro (traditional Māori instruments) with giant...

Works to make you think, contemplate, yearn for more

If I could simply say this work was amazing, that would be my review done.

Infectious singalong renditions get all toe-tapping

A sparse crowd of youthful and mature swamp rockers foot-tapped, sang along, danced and cajoled the Credence Clearwater Collection’s rendition of their namesake’s repertoire.

History lecture made long night of show

History lecture made long night of show

A sparse audience in the Regent Theatre listened silently as Dion Pride recounted loving memories of his father Charley Pride, country singer and former baseballer.