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It's an NZ choral work called The Unusual Silence but it will heard across the world.

Now winning rave reviews in Melbourne, Pop-up Globe announces its third Auckland season.

A trip to Singapore took actor Ella Gilbert on a life-changing trip to Iran.

Comedy sensation gets it right about theatre that go wrong, writes Dionne Christian.

Auckland's orchestra will shine spotlight on masterworks and strong women in 2018 season.

A lower key offering in the Auckland Live Cabaret Season shines, says Janet McAllister.

The NZ Symphony Orchestra's Pianomania concerts with Freddy Kempf are proving popular.

Politics, old age and rest home life are laughing matters for playwright Roger Hall.

Theatre attracts more people than sport bar rugby so we should celebrate, says playwright.

Age is mainly a state of mind, say some of our most experienced performers.

The Real Group, regarded as the world's best pop a capella ensemble, will visit NZ.

Pianist Nelson Freire brings the wisdom of age to Brahms, writes William Dart.

Holy Trinity Cathedral to celebrate successful organ transplant with weekend of music.

Freddy Kempf usually gets standing ovations; now the pianist turns his hand to new skills.

Tickets to a "hit rock musical" about women's suffrage are being discounted for women.

Stars are about to shine at Auckland's annual cabaret spectacular, says Dionne Christian.

New Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.

Contemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.

Ever wanted to run away to the circus? Meet the Cirque du Soleil crew and cast who did.

Opera singer, musical theatre star and Harley Davidson fan Helen Medlyn is a biker nun.

Massive company takes a wholehearted message to theatres and communities around NZ.

The Royal NZ Ballet and Auckland Art Gallery join forces for a unique collaboration.

A new CD captures the Herculean challenge pianist Michael Houstoun set to mark his 60th.

Robyn Malcolm gets risqué in her next gig.

There's a lot to love about the Royal NZ Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, says Raewyn Whyte.

One of our best known musicians teams up with violin star for rare Beethoven adventure.

Divine discotheque circus keeps singer Marcia Hines on her toes.

Venue for the NZ String Quartet's concert not up to scratch, writes William Dart.

Silo celebrates 20th year with an edgy re-interpretation of A Streetcar Names Desire.