Culture

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”.

‘Future Fashion’ exhibition unveils next generation of designers

A new crop of fashion and textile designers you need to have on your radar are set to showcase their creations in an exhibition at Powerhouse Castle Hill.

Amy Poehler to appear at Vivid Sydney 2024

Amy Poehler is heading Down Under, confirmed as part of the Vivid Sydney line-up.

Aboriginal and Māori artists triumph at Venice Biennale

La Biennale di Venezia is the world’s oldest and most renowned art biennale.

Hugo Weaving a president whose country is crumbling around him in new play

Narcissism proves the undoing of the leader and his wife.

Sydney Comedy Festival kicks off with largest program to date

The Sydney Comedy Festival is back for 2024 with its biggest program ever, comprising more than 750 artists across more than 315 shows.

New stage, categories and captivating visuals to transform World of WearableArt 2024

A new stage design and enthralling new categories will delight audiences at this year’s World of Wearable Art Show (WOW), returning to Wellington this September and October.

What is romantasy? Our experts explain the bestselling book trend

Romantasy is currently experiencing extraordinary visibility both on digital platforms and in local bookstores.

Art of Aotearoa explored in new Auckland Art Gallery exhibition

Taimoana is the focus of the New Zealand art collection exhibition.

Australia’s largest Yayoi Kusama retrospective to open in Melbourne

The exhibition will feature more than 180 works, including never-before-seen pieces.

Mandy McElhinney takes the lead in a stage comedy with bite

This stage satire takes a look at what can occur when food becomes unaffordable for the masses.

Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger shine at UK’s Olivier awards

The awards honour the best in British theatre.

Aotearoa Art Fair to captivate Auckland art lovers and collectors alike

Aotearoa Art Fair (formerly Auckland Art Fair) returns to Auckland’s waterfront this weekend, taking place from Thursday the 18th, to Sunday the 21st, at the Viaduct Events Centre.

MiNDFOOD Reviews: Into The Shimmering World – Kerry Armstrong makes her Sydney Theatre Company debut

Into The Shimmering World is a play about the fortitude required to endure – and survive – a life on the land.

Watch the trailer: Grace Millane documentary ‘The Lie’ to be released in NZ cinemas

A true crime documentary exploring the shocking murder of 21-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane is set to be released in New Zealand cinemas.

What’s on: Events around Aotearoa in April

Take a look at the cultural events taking place around the country this month.

Don your favourite band tee for a good cause this NZ Music T-Shirt Day

Kiwi music lovers, it’s time to don your cherished band tees – MusicHelps’ annual fundraising initiative NZ Music T-Shirt Day is set to return on Friday 3 May.

Georgie Parker commands the stage in David Williamson’s new play

‘The Great Divide’ asks if integrity and loyalty are enough to triumph over money and power.

Chemistry of attraction explored in critically acclaimed play The Effect

A thought-provoking study of love and neuroscience takes the audience of Auckland Theatre Company’s newest play on an emotional journey.

Holding The Man is a tour de force of Australian theatre

Tim and John fell in love at a time when love affairs like theirs were mostly conducted in secret. This play tells their moving story, warts and all.

New Banksy mural depicting tree foliage appears in London

A new artwork by elusive British street artist Banksy has appeared in London, using green paint sprayed across the side of a building to mimic the foliage of a real, heavily pruned tree that stands a few metres in front of it.

Big literary names, celebrity faces inform Auckland Writers Festival 2024 line up

Readers and writers are spoiled for choice as the rich line up for the Auckland Writers Festival 2024 is revealed.

Painter Marikit Santiago named winner of 2024 La Prairie Art Award

Marikit Santiago has been announced as the recipient of the 2023 La Prairie Art Award.

Sydney Biennale invites us to celebrate our collective resistance in dark times

The 24th edition of the Biennale of Sydney, titled Ten Thousand Suns, is an explosion of joy and creative energy across seven venues, including the sails of the Opera House and White Bay Power Station.

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