review

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.