TOSCARS 2026
On Friday February 13th, NPLT held their annual theatre awards known as the TOSCARS The theme was 1960s and we had some amazing costumes. Bailey Thompson was the winner of the best costume. The presenters were entertaining and kept the show ticking along. The night started with a beautiful song by Eli Hitchcock and ended with Bailey […]
Jailhouse Frocks Review by April Krijger
REVIEW: The Jailhouse Frocks opened one day later than expected due to cast illness on Thursday, November 27, to a packed house of patrons expecting an evening of hilarity. I don’t think anyone would have gone away disappointed. The story revolves around a naive deputy officer who is about to have his night turned upside down by […]
Jailhouse Frocks Review by Bernice McKeller
JAILHOUSE FROCKS AN ENTERTAINING FROLIC The latest show by New Plymouth’s Little Theatre, The Jailhouse Frocks was written by New Zealand playwright Devon Williamson. Directed by Emma Walker, the comedy is set in a jailhouse where the mild mannered and rather dim police offi cer successively arrests three women for various offences who all end […]
Remembering Tony Pearce
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of one of our cherished New Plymouth Little Theatre whānau, Tony Pearce. Tony was the kind of person who made every room warmer just by being there. His kindness, his quick smile, and his legendary dad jokes will be remembered fondly by all who knew […]
In Memory of Sylvia May
The New Plymouth Little Theatre community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our treasured life member, Sylvia May. Sylvia arrived in New Plymouth from England in the 1950’s as a high school student and became a member of our Little Theatre in her teens. Since then, Sylvia has acted, and worked backstage, in […]
Terry Brady Obituary
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our life member, Terence (Terry) Michael Brady. He passed away peacefully in England after being ill for some time with his beloved wife, Marguerite by his side. Arriving from Hawera in the 1970’s with his family, Terry soon settled into New Plymouth making a […]
TOSCARS 2025
Held on 28th February 2025 at the New Plymouth Little Theatre to celebrate a wonderful 2024 and the shows that graced The Little Theatre stage. Social Climbers – written by Roger Hall – directed by Steve Wright Hilda’s Yard – written by Norm Foster – directed by Sharren Read Love and Mistletoe – written by Raymond Hopkins – […]
Hilda’s Yard: Cast announcement
We are so excited to formally announce the cast of our next production, HILDA’S YARD. This amazing team is already working hard with Director Sharren Read, to bring this hilarious comedy to the Little Theatre stage in July 2024.
Remembering Terry Darby
This week, our theatre community lost a wonderful and treasured life member, Terry Darby. Terry entertained our community for 20 years by directing many of our plays and acting in lots of others. He will be hugely missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Rest in peace and love Terry. For those of you […]
Shows Cancelled
Due to cast illness, we are sad to advise that performances of Social Climbers this week, 10th-14th have been CANCELLED. We have extended our season, and will endeavour to re-book all ticket holders into four additional performances, now closing 25th April. Affected ticket holders will be contacted by iTicket ASAP. We apologise for this inconvenience, […]
Social Climbers: Review by Jo Hills, Taranaki Daily News
Our second review is in! A fabulous account by Jo Hills. We are so proud of our awesome cast for this funny and thought provoking play. Limited tickets still available, be in quick! REVIEW: I felt I had been on a hike myself by the time New Plymouth Little Theatre’s current production Social Climbers concluded. […]
Social Climbers: Review by Ilona Hanne, New Zealand Herald
Social Climbers opened last night to a wonderfully responsive audience, and the first reviews are in! Thank you to Stratford Press for these kind words… Take four high school teachers, one high school counsellor and one sulky, “wants to be anywhere but here” daughter, strand them in a mountain hut for a wet weekend, and […]
Social Climbers: Opening this week
Come see our show, we open THIS WEEK!!
Social Climbers: 7 days to go!
Only 7 days to go until opening night, and we are definitely getting to the pointy end of the… mountain!! Our cast and crew have been working hard, and are looking forward to sharing the comedic genius of Roger Hall’s SOCIAL CLIMBERS with you! There are a small number of tickets still available, so grab […]
New life members
New Plymouth Little Theatre is very pleased to announce that the following were made LIFE MEMBERS at our recent AGM, for their outstanding service and contribution to the theatre. Huge Congratulations to Glenys Horsfall, Sharren Read, Heather Harrison and Terry Darby.
Social Climbers: Midweek feature
Did you see our cast in the Midweek this week? Thanks loads to Taranaki Daily News and Stuff News for all the amazing coverage over the last few weeks. We love seeing our leading ladies getting so much attention!
Social Climbers: 2 weeks to go!
Two weeks until we open! Hope you’ve got your tickets. Don’t miss Roger Hall’s classic kiwi comedy directed by Steve Wright, and featuring our cast of fabulous females!
Auditions for Hilda’s Yard
Open Auditions will be held at 10.30am on Sunday 24th March 2024 (other times available on request). You will be asked to read at least two excerpts from the listed pieces that will be sent with script. You are not expected to memorize the pieces, but please be familiar with them. A monologue or specific […]
Social Climbers: Spot our billboards
Have you seen our Social Climbers billboards yet? They are making a big splash around town! Thanks to the awesome team at MAD Media NZ for their huge support on these HUGE billboards! They look amazing, and our ladies are totally famous right now!
Social Climbers: 3 weeks to go
The countdown is on… we open in 3 weeks!!! Don’t miss Roger Hall’s classic kiwi comedy directed by Steve Wright.
Hilda’s Yard: Auditions on March 24th
Although our current production has not quite made it to the stage, our next one is already waiting in the wings!! AUDITIONS for HILDA’S YARD, a comedy by Norm Foster and directed by Sharren Read, will be held on SUNDAY 24th MARCH at 10.30am, with the play being staged 9-20 July 2024. Contact Sharren: [email protected] […]
Social Climbers: Introducing Rhiannon
Introducing Rhiannon… She’s a Mechanical Engineer by day, and an Illustrator and Actor by night. You may have seen her on stage recently at New Plymouth Repertory Society as the villain in Sherlock Holmes, and the expectant mother in Spirit Level. Rhiannon tells us that Sinead is a fun character to play, she sits in […]
Social Climbers: Introducing Catherine
Catherine is no stranger to the theatres of New Plymouth. Her stage career began in 1974 with NPOS’s ‘My Fair Lady’, and continued sporadically until a move overseas in 1996. While living in Brunei, she spent another 14 years involved in all facets of the theatre scene there too. With a dancing background, Catherine last […]
Improv Salad: The stage is set
We support Improv Salad once again. The stage is set at New Plymouth Little Theatre for Improv Salad on Saturday night! Come down from 7pm for a drink at the bar before we get the action going. We can’t wait to entertain you!
Social Climbers: 4 weeks to go
We open in FOUR WEEKS! Have you got your tickets yet? Don’t miss this classic kiwi comedy set in a mountain hut, as a high school teacher, four colleagues, and a reluctant daughter hunker down for a girls-night-out of a very different sort!
Social Climbers: Introducing Kelly
Kelly is brand new to Little Theatre, and although she was born in Taranaki, she’s lived most of her life in Wellington. She returned only recently to New Plymouth, where she works by day as a counsellor for Taranaki Hospice. Kelly tells us that she was last on stage in a school production of Hamlet […]
Social Climbers: Introducing Nichola
For a stage ‘newbie’, Social Climbers is all about pushing out of the comfort zone for Nichola. She is about to hit a half century milestone on opening night, and figured scaring the hell out of herself was a good way to tackle it head on! … well, it seemed like a good idea at […]
Social Climbers: Introducing Kate
After a huge break from theatre while living overseas and having a family, Kate is making a strong return to the stage with recent roles in Sherlock Holmes at NP Repertory, and Cradle Song at Cue. We are thrilled to now have her back on the LT stage as the caring school counsellor, Annie, in […]
TOSCARS 2024
Celebrating the amazing shows of 2023, our annual TOSCARS were held on Friday 23rd February, 2024. The TOSCARS acknowledge the truly talented people who create the amazing shows you see on stage at Little Theatre. We had three excellent shows in 2023 – The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon, directed by Viviene Baty. Perfect Arrangement by Topher […]
Social Climbers: Introducing Kim
Kim is a real life school teacher, and admits that there are many similarities between herself and her Social Climbers character Maxine. Her friends might say she’s been ‘type cast’ but Kim would like to think she’s not quite the diva that Maxine is… well maybe only sometimes!! After helping out at LT for the […]