Introducing Corey Prewett as Gary
Corey is a new face to the Little Theatre stage, having moved to New Zealand in October 2022 from Anchorage, Alaska. Since arriving he has appeared on stage in 12 Angry Jurors for Cue Theatre, and as Britney Spears Understudy in We Will Rock You for New Plymouth Operatic Society last year. Of his Hilda’s […]
Introducing Nicola Bleasel as Hilda
When asked about the similarities between herself, and her character Hilda, Nicola Bleasel responds with, “we both call a spade, a spade.” Hilda is Nicola’s third appearance for LT after previous appearances in Pack of Girls and her favourite role to date, A Kick in the Baubles. Most recently you would have seen her in Pink […]
Hilda’s Yard Director
Community Theatre has been part of Sharren’s life for over 60 years. She just loves it! In the early 70s she focussed her study on teaching performing arts. During this time she landed a small role in the soap opera ‘Close to Home’, appeared in a couple of NZ films, toured the country in a […]
Hilda’s Yard Playwright
In 1980 a friend asked Norm Foster to go to an audition with him. He had never seen a play before, but fell in love with theatre right then and there, and two years later he penned his first play. Since then he has produced over 55 plays, and has been the most produced playwright […]
Hilda’s Yard: Tickets on sale now!
aaand we’re off! Earlybird tickets to HILDA’S YARD are available NOW! Special pricing is only available until 13th June, so don’t dilly-dally! http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/jul/hildas-yard
Hilda’s Yard: Tickets on sale tomorrow!
It’s the post you have been waiting for!! Earlybird tickets for HILDA’S YARD will be on sale from tomorrow at 10am. So, get the washing out early, turn the TV off, and head to iTicket, to grab a sweet $5 off the usual ticket price! Offer only available until 16 June, so be in quick! […]
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 […]
Social Climbers: That’s a wrap!
…aaand that’s a wrap! The hiking days for these 6 are over, and what a whirlwind of a season it has been. We’ve had up’s and down’s, sickness, and cancelled shows, but we finished on a high with a sold out season. We are so proud of our Cast and Crew for their commitment, and […]
Social Climbers: 3 shows to go!
Heading into our final week, and we are excited to announce that the show has now SOLD OUT!! We are looking forward to playing to full houses for our last three shows, and thank all our wonderful audience members for your support of Social Climbers.
Social Climbers: We’re Back!
After a week laying low, SOCIAL CLIMBERS will be back on the stage tonight, and we can’t wait for you to finally see our show!! We’re excited to welcome members of New Plymouth Operatic Society who will be among our audience tonight too! Get ready for cards, cocktails, comedy and confrontation at its finest! Additional […]
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 […]
Annual Toscars
Our annual TOSCARS were held on Friday 23 February, celebrating the truly talented people who create the amazing shows we produce at Little Theatre each year. Huge congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners!!