Culture

Hugh Jackman and Gwyneth Paltrow lead tributes to chef Bill Granger

Hugh Jackman and Gwyneth Paltrow have paid tribute to Australian chef Bill Granger following his death at the age of 54.

Happy Feet: Step into the World of ’90s Aerobics at Auckland Theatre Co.

Auckland Theatre Company presents Albert Belz’s moving, high-energy, Adam NZ-award-winning nostalgia trip into the world of ’90s aerobics.

On-stage misfortune leads to a fun night at the theatre

It’s opening night for the Middling Cove Players but their production of Midnight Murder at Hamlington Hall is looking dicey.

Opera for the People

New Zealand Opera’s 2024 season has something to interest everyone – and all of it expressed with maximum emotion.

Spectacular Schiaparelli garments on show for NGV Triennial

Fantastical feats of fashion by French couture house Maison Schiaparelli are on show in a new presentation as part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial.

Paris’ Louvre museum set for price hike

The Louvre art museum in Paris will hike its basic entrance fee next year by 29%, adding to concerns that visitors coming to Paris for next year’s Olympic Games will face spiralling costs.

Feel the Sun: Michael McHugh’s Archipelago Show

Michael McHugh invites art enthusiasts on a visual journey through his latest exhibition, a culmination of years of exploration and creative endeavour.

“Rizz” Takes Centre Stage as the Word of the Year: Do you have it?

The publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary have declared “Rizz” as the Word of the Year for 2023.

New documentary details the intricate journey of a Dior perfume’s creation

A new documentary follows the creation of a new perfume for the House of Dior, from bloom to bottle.

Rihanna’s famous yellow Met Gala dress star of Guo Pei exhibit at Auckland Art Gallery

It’s one of the most famous dresses to ever grace the Met Gala and it’s coming to Auckland as part of an exhibition of Chinese couture designer Guo Pei’s work.

Booker Prize 2023: the six shortlisted books reviewed by experts

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on November 26.

Immersive dance experience The Art of Black Grace 2/5 comes to Britomart

Bringing contemporary dance to a new audience via new mediums, New Zealand Pacific contemporary dance company Black Grace is delivering the second in a series of state-of-the-art, architectural, digital and immersive dance experiences.

JFK 60 Years on: His Leadership Style and the Reality Behind the Myths

John F. Kennedy retains an iconic status as an exemplary – even inspirational – public figure and his leadership approach has been influential for decades.

Ridley Scott reunites with Joaquin Phoenix for elaborate ‘Napoleon’ biopic

Veteran filmmaker Ridley Scott likens working with Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix to “a toboggan ride”. The “Gladiator” director and star reunited […]

Kandinsky at the Art Gallery of New South Wales: a precious gem of a show

Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a pioneer of abstract art. His work and theories on art profoundly influenced the School of Paris, the American Abstract Expressionists, as well as the expressionist painters working in Australia.

‘It felt very sacred’: Elizabeth Debicki on filming Diana’s ‘blue swimsuit’ moment

Elizabeth Debicki says it was a “very sacred” moment filming the late Princess Diana’s swimsuit scene for ‘The Crown’.

Do racehorses even know they’re ‘racing’ each other?

When racing season arrives, everyone becomes an expert on the horses that are the stars of the spectacle.

Roald Dahl, time-bending crime among best shows to watch this month

What to watch now? There’s a mixed bunch on our screens via streaming services this November. Here are our picks.

How to make a perfect romcom – the recipe for romance

There’s more to romcoms than being just a silly guilty pleasure, but what are the common threads that make some of them stand out?

Michelangelo’s ‘secret room’ in Florence to open for visitors

A former coal cellar where the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo is thought to have hidden to escape from a furious pope will open to the public on Nov. 15, a museum in Florence has announced.

The Push and Pull of Family Played out on Stage

The more we try to break free of sibling ties, the more we may find ourselves entangled.

Greece opens Maria Callas museum for a glimpse into opera diva’s life

Maria Callas was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century.

Review: Ghanaian sculptor El Anatsui the talk of London with new works

The international art world is celebrating the Ghanaian artist El Anatsui in London.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons gets climate change makeover

A Spanish music director has adapted Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” to the grim reality of global warming.

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