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Dunedin's one-woman powerhouse
One of the questions Harriet Moir always gets asked is, how does she do it all?
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Queenstown thrills on and off stage
Queenstown thrills on and off stage
He’s found his niche on-stage in Queenstown while also discovering an interesting life off-stage.
Play a rambunctious, physical performance
Play a rambunctious, physical performance
Weird and wonderful world of pro-wrestling brought to life.
Absurdity of learning in sister act
Absurdity of learning in sister act
Siblings present fresh and unforced show.
Wit and wisdom combined in uplifting play
Wit and wisdom combined in uplifting play
Clever, amusing little asides add to entertainment.
Intriguing approach to Shakespeare
Intriguing approach to Shakespeare
Bard’s vision of ancient Rome brought to life.
Engaging story of gods and heroes
Engaging story of gods and heroes
Retelling of mythical Trojan War an emotional rollercoaster.
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Theatre’s alcohol sales in question
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Theatre’s alcohol sales in question
Dunedin's Regent Theatre is under fire from police and the licensing inspector after selling alcohol illegally.
Arts Festival founder, director steps down
Arts Festival founder, director steps down
After almost 20 years in the role of Arts Festival Dunedin director, Nicholas McBryde is stepping down to allow the festival to take a new direction.
Playwrights kept afloat
Playwrights kept afloat
A Dunedin playwriting mentorship programme has survived the collapse of the Fortune Theatre, thanks to the generosity of friends.
Courting controversy
Courting controversy
The story of Paris’ original party girl is sure to raise some eyebrows, writes Gillian Thomas.
Musical stage now his forte
Musical stage now his forte
Oamaru actor David Blair is playing Uncle Fester in Musical Theatre Oamaru's upcoming production of The Addams Family musical. Rebecca Ryan catches up with the rugby player-turned musical theatre veteran.
Show earns standing ovation from full house
Show earns standing ovation from full house
Elizabeth Bouman reviews The Sound of Music, Mosgiel Coronation Hall, Thursday, May 14
OE stories entertaining, thought-provoking
OE stories entertaining, thought-provoking
Barbara Frame reviews Taking Off, Athenaeum Theatre, Thursday, May 14
Actors' chemistry charms
Actors' chemistry charms
Bravo to veteran Queenstown actor Alex Derbie and guest star Rutene Spooner, who together provided the tent pole which supported the three-ring circus that was La Cage aux Folles.
Role quite a departure
Role quite a departure
Kathleen Brentwood has played her fair share of wholesome nuns and tarts with hearts in musicals, but the role of Annie in Calendar Girls is her toughest acting challenge yet.
Star's advice led to stage
Star's advice led to stage
An Arthurs Point mother was inspired to give acting a go by Sir Ian McKellen and is now starring as one of the Calendar Girls, the new comedy from Remarkable Theatre.
Miss Havisham one of ours
Miss Havisham one of ours
Fact and fiction blur with comedic and dramatic results in the celebrated one-woman play Playing Miss Havisham in Arrowtown on Saturday.
Contrasting roles for next musical's leads
Contrasting roles for next musical's leads
Two stars of Chicago say they love the challenge of playing completely opposite characters in the follow-up Showbiz Queenstown musical, La Cage Aux Folles, now being rehearsed.
So you wanna be a rock star?
So you wanna be a rock star?
Who would be a rock'n'roll star?