Culture

Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki Share the Stage in ‘My Master Builder’

The new Ibsen-inspired play “My Master Builder” digs into modern-day relationship politics, actor Ewan McGregor said at the show’s official opening night on Tuesday.

Archibald Prize 2025: Abdul Abdullah Wins Packing Room Prize for Portrait of Jason Phu

The winner of the Packing Room Prize for 2025 has been announced.

A Minute With: Composer Hans Zimmer and Conductor Matt Dunkley on New Tour

From “The Lion King” to “Inception”, fans will be able to hear live versions of the much-loved works of film score composer Hans Zimmer in a new 24-city arena tour across North America this fall.

‘Secrets of the Penguins’ Premieres on Eve of Earth Day

Years of filming, often in extreme conditions, has provided new insights into the extraordinary challenges endured by penguins for a documentary series to be premiered on Monday, the eve of Earth Day.

‘The Great Gatsby’ Musical Brings 1920s Glamour to London’s West End

A musical incarnation of author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby” has opened in London’s West End, offering audiences the chance to step into Jay Gatsby’s world of parties at his Long Island mansion near New York City.

Sculpture Trail Brings Captivating Large-Scale Art To Central Auckland

A new sculpture trail is in place across downtown Auckland, bringing large scale works to the Viaduct Harbour as part of the lead up to the Aotearoa Art Fair.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Art of Movement’ Jewellery Exhibition A Showcase Of Magic and Wonder

A new exhibition in Sydney offers the ability to get up close with more than 100 rare and beautiful pieces from the French luxury jewellery and watchmaking house.

Classical Music at Coachella? LA Philharmonic Makes Desert Debut

The Los Angeles Philharmonic led the charge into their first Coachella performance on Saturday with the “Ride of the Valkyries”, helmed by Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, in his latest move to reach out to new audiences.

New Immersive Light Exhibition DARKLIGHT Coming To Auckland

Auckland is to welcome a creative and visually-stunning new light experience over three days in May.

World of WearableArt 2025 Celebrates 20 Years in Wellington

World of WearableArt (WOW) promises a spectacular celebration in 2025, marking 20 years of the show in Wellington.

Don’t miss new Australian musical, ‘Bloom’

Written by comedian Tom Gleisner, ‘Bloom’ is a humorous, often moving slice of life in a retirement village.

Raise Your Paddle for Christchurch Art and Culture

Get ready for a night of art, food and philanthropy.

Salone del Mobile: Highlights From This Year’s Milan Furniture Fair

The 2025 Salone del Mobile.Milano has returned and launches a new challenge: building worlds fit for the future.

Huge New David Hockney Retrospective Fills Paris Fondation Vuitton

The largest exhibition yet of works by British artist David Hockney has opened in Paris, filling the entire multi-storey Fondation Louis Vuitton museum with more than 400 works spanning seven decades.

‘Giant’ Dahl Drama and Benjamin Button Shine at London’s Olivier Awards

“Giant” starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl and a musical reimagining of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” were among the many winners at Britain’s Olivier theatre awards on Sunday, picking up three prizes each.

A Family Legacy Takes the Stage in ‘Annie’

The 2025 production of Annie is an exciting, fresh take on the beloved musical – one that bridges generations of Australian theatre talent.

All Aboard As ‘Murder On the Orient Express’ Returns Iconic Whodunnit to Auckland Stage

Auckland Theatre Company is performing Agatha Christie’s iconic whodunnit, Murder on the Orient Express, offering a glamorous and gripping night out.

Ghibli Effect: ChatGPT Usage Hits Record After Rollout of Viral Feature

The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last week, straining its servers and temporarily limiting the feature’s usage.

‘Adolescence’ Hits Home Hard, Says British PM As Drama To Be Aired In Schools

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met the creators of “Adolescence”, the Netflix drama about a boy charged over the killing of a female classmate which has sparked a national conversation about the impact of social media on teenagers.

Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights Wedding Dress Is Inaccurate, But Not Because It’s White

An expert explains the kerfuffle caused by the recent reveal of Margot Robbie wearing a wedding dress in the upcoming Wuthering Heights film.

Nerve-Wracking Twists, Remarkable Stardom and Jet-Black Comedy: The 5 Best Films of the 2025 French Film Festival

This year’s Alliance Française French Film Festival showcases a diverse selection of films from blockbusters and biopics to comedies and gripping thrillers for Australian audiences.

The Famous Face Of Fornasetti: Five things You Didn’t Know About The Design Icon

In art and design circles it would be tricky to find someone unfamiliar with the mesmerising, but mysterious, face of Fornasetti.

Te Papa Extends Popular ‘The Scale Of Our War’ Exhibit Again

The popular exhibit created with Wētā Workshop will be sticking around – at least for now.

Royal New Zealand Ballet Announces Double Bill for Autumn

The Royal New Zealand Ballet has announced a double bill that will light up stages around the country this autumn.

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