Macbeth
Opera singer Phillip Rhodes prepares for Macbeth
Verdi's opera Macbeth is very true to Shakespeare's tale of a well-regarded military leader corrupted by his conviction he's destined to become King. Playing the lead role in NZ Opera's new… Audio
Calling Home: Sarah Griffiths in Shanghai
Sarah Griffiths has called the Jing'An District in Shanghai home for the past two years, having taken up her role with theatre company Punchdrunk International after lengthy stints with the Australia… Audio
Verdi and Shakespeare
Elric Hooper and Des Wilson discuss what it was about Shakespearean forms that so inspired Verdi. Audio
South Auckland theatre remodels Shakespeare through Pasifika
A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people. Video, Audio
Shakespeare with David Lawrence: Macbeth
Director of Wellington theatre company The Bacchanals, whose next production is Isaac Asimov's A Christmas Karel Capek at BATS in December. He discusses Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth. Audio
Jonathan Hendry: Auckland Festival
Reviews Jonty reviews recent Auckland Festival shows including Macbeth, The Kitchen and The Book of Everything. Audio