Culture

Tickets from $30: ‘Scenes from the Climate Era’ presents a global warning

Set in the past, the present and a potential future, Auckland Theatre Company’s Scenes from the Climate Era tackles the colossal issue of climate change in a provoking, yet playful, new way. Tickets are available for $30 if you’re 30 and under, from $45 for B Reserve, or from $40 each when booking as a group of six or more.

MiNDFOOD Reviews: The Odd Couple

Todd McKenney and Shane Jacobson hit the stage together in Neil Simon’s ‘The Odd Couple’.

Iris Van Herpen exhibit explores fashion designer’s captivating works of art

An exhibition celebrating the visionary sculptural creations of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen has opened at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art.

MiNDFOOD Reviews: Play explores a time children were legally stolen from their homes

The harmful impacts of this government policy still run deep in society today.

Whanganui’s redeveloped Sarjeant Gallery to open on 9 November

The opening date for the reimagined Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui has been announced as Saturday 9 November 2024.

Exhibition dedicated to Naomi Campbell to open at London’s V&A museum

Naomi Campbell brings her stylish looks and runway walk to London’s V&A this week in a new exhibition that the museum says is the first of its kind dedicated to a model.

Murder, Adultery, Corruption & All That Jazz

A galaxy of Australian talent shines on stage in Chicago.

‘The Outsiders’, ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ and ‘Stereophonic’ win big at Tony Awards

“The Outsiders”, a musical based on S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel, snagged the coveted Tony Award for best musical Sunday, while a celebrated revival of a Stephen Sondheim classic and a tale of a 1970s rock band also won big.

Wu-Tang Clan’s single-print album played at Hobart’s Mona

U.S. hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan’s one-of-a-kind album “Once Upon A Time in Shaolin” began playing at an Australian museum on Saturday, organisers said, with fans in attendance describing the music as “very special” and “amazing”.

13 Kiwi films included in this year’s NZ International Film Festival

There’s a strong Kiwi contingent of films, documentaries and shorts in this year’s Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF).

Feel-good film ‘Red, White & Brass’ adapted for stage in ATC’s new play

A feel-good story of Tongan pride, family loyalty and rugby, Auckland Theatre Company brings popular film Red, White & Brass to the stage.

Laura Jones wins Archibald Prize for portrait of Tim Winton

The winner of the Archibald Prize for 2024 has been announced.

The Troubles with Harry

‘Never Closer’ sees five young friends in 1987 Northern Ireland have their relationships put to the test.

A feast for the eyes and palate: Food highlights at Vivid Sydney 2024

Vivid Sydney is back, and along with impressive light displays and cultural events, there are some amazing food offerings for guests to enjoy.

New exhibition explores work of artist and activist Derek Jarman

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, the work of pioneering artist and gay rights activist Derek Jarman will be on show.

Anthony LaPaglia on Sydney stage in ‘Death of a Salesman’

Arthur Miller’s play sounds a warning bell to parents and influencers.

Discover and support First Nations artists at the National Indigenous Art Fair

The National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) will return to Gadigal Land in 2024, marking the fifth year of this unique celebration of First Nations art, design and culture.

Royal New Zealand Ballet presents trio of dance to ‘feed your soul’

The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) is aiming to warm up winter with an exciting new trio of works being presented across the country in August.

LEGO Minifigures take over Auckland Museum in new exhibition

LEGO Minifigures will take over Auckland Museum for a retrofuturistic exhibition titled ‘RELICS: A New World Rises’.

See Sharon Stone’s striking artwork, now on show in San Francisco

Eighteen paintings created by Sharon Stone – previously never displayed – are currently on show at Gallery 181 in San Francisco.

International Booker prize 2024: Six expert reviews of the shortlisted books

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 International Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 21.

Met Gala marks opening of ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion’ exhibition

With the Met Gala done and dusted, attention now turns to the Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition.

John Cleese says farce best in theatre as he brings ‘Fawlty Towers’ to stage

John Cleese says farce is best seen in the theatre as he brings a new stage version of his classic 1970s comedy show ‘Fawlty Towers’ to London’s West End.

Alicia Keys’ musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead 2024 Tony nominations

Alicia Keys’ musical “Hell’s Kitchen” and 1970s rock-inspired “Stereophonic” led the nominations for the 2024 Tony awards, American theatre’s highest honours, followed by “The Outsiders”, “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” and “Appropriate”.

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