The Addams Family – A New Musical Comedy

Lindisfarne College Pakowhai Road, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

The Addams Family musical features an original story. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's 'normal' boyfriend and his parents. The […]

CHICAGO High School Edition Presented by Iona College

Blyth Performing Arts Centre Iona Road, Havelock North, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Iona College presents this full length High School Edition of Chicago. In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess", Velma Kelly, […]

Napier Repertory Players – WINTER ONE-ACT PLAYSNapier Repertory Players

Napier Little Theatre 76 McGrath Street, Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Elevator is the story of 3 women – each with a very dangerous secret. When Harper,Samantha and Bree are trapped in a broken-down elevator, keeping their secrets becomesharder than any of them thought.The masks are up. The smiles are on. Everybody has a story and they’re sticking to it.Penned by Jess Sayer, Elevator explores the […]

National Theatre Live | The Crucible

MTG Century Theatre 65 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, […]

National Theatre Live | Othello

MTG Century Theatre 65 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

An extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. He’s refugee of slavery; having risen to the […]

Moana Jr.

Tabard Theatre Coronation Street, Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering […]

The Cat in the Hat

Napier Municipal Theatre 119 Tennyson Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Yikes the school holidays are coming! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing Two??!!Here’s an idea..! Bring the whole family to ‘The Cat in the Hat’ for an experience they’ll never forget... The story has been around for over 50 years and kids still love it... just like you did! Two bored kids. […]

The Ultimate Drag Show – Hawkes Bay

Theatre Hawke's Bay 311 Alexandra Street, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Hawkes Bay, are you ready for the Ultimate Drag Show? Olivia Dreams is producing a dragtastic national tour and baby we are excited to bring the glitz and glam to the Hawkes Bay on Friday 6 & Saturday 7 October 2023. The Ultimate Drag Show features a sensational lineup of Wellington’s fiercest Drag Queens & […]

Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival

Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre 109 Hastings Street South, Eastbourne Corner, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Things look a little different for the 2023 Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival… We’re doing all we can to ensure that this year’s Festival is one for us all to enjoy, after what has been a devastating start to the year for our home, Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui. Our mission at Arts Inc. Heretaunga is to ensure […]

Blue Eyes – a cabaret with a story

The Playhouse Theatre 311 Alexandra Street, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

New Zealand Playwright April Phillips has created a touching storyline into which she has woven many Sinatra favourites. As Frances prepares to farewell her beloved Mum, she visits the family home and finds some old letters. They are fan letters to Frank Sinatra, written by her late Mum when she was young, but never posted. […]

Canoeing for Beginners

Napier Little Theatre 76 McGrath Street, Napier, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Written by Mike Yeaman and Directed by Steve Driver Production Season 15th - 25th November 2023  A Comedy about Real Life, Fake Death and Living The Dream The play is very loosely based on a famous tabloid press story. However, any similarity to persons living, or pretending to be dead, is purely coincidental. Married couple […]

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

Hawke's Bay Club Browning Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"? Or want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun? Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an evening of fun and laughter where you become the sleuths […]

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