MAKING A SCENE

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When creativity and imagination is undervalued in school and socially our creative children feel like they don't belong.

But our classes are a place where they will flourish and delve deeper into their unique ideas and develop them through acting, mime, storytelling, improvisation and more.

Because they meet like-minded kids, they become confident and make friends easily. Our trained teachers walk with them celebrating every milestone on their drama journey.

Our students perform at community events and are often selected for leading roles in local theatre productions. Academy students are awarded top marks at festivals and for grade exams.

We have a range of classes in Speech and Drama and Theatre and Acting for beginners to senior level.

We also realise that parents need to juggle activities, so our Musical Theatre Classes are a "one stop shop" and cover acting, movement and singing. These sessions are subject to the number of students wishing to attend them.

For more on classes see our website here

Our focus is on developing communication, presentation and performance skills using drama as a platform for learning. Making a Scene Drama classes are a fantastic catalyst for developing essential communication and acting skills that contribute to personal and career success for life. Our Academy classes combine drama with improvisation and public speaking skills that give our students skills for life.

Contact tutor Debi Walters-Brown for more information on:

021 324 707 or email

SHORT TERM: Any period less than seven days.

LONG TERM: WTC treats any hire of seven days or more as long term. Due to hires of such nature resulting in the centre being unavailable for other groups, each day is charged from the first day to the last day of hire. Special discounted rates may apply for days the building is not occupied. These rates are only available upon application. Charges for time in the centre, however, are at a rate similar to the short term rates above.

LIGHTING AND SOUND: All hires which involve the use of lighting and sound equipment are required to have a WTC technical representative involved at a charge of $40 per hour.

DISCOUNTS: Discounts may be negotiated for kindred societies, non-profit organisations, and community groups on an individual basis.

PARKING: Parking is available for approximately 50 cars.

To make a booking or for more information please contact enquiries@whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz.

SHORT TERM: Any period less than seven days.

LONG TERM: WTC treats any hire of seven days or more as long term. Due to hires of such nature resulting in the centre being unavailable for other groups, each day is charged from the first day to the last day of hire. Special discounted rates may apply for days the building is not occupied. These rates are only available upon application. Charges for time in the centre, however, are at a rate similar to the short term rates above.

LIGHTING AND SOUND: All hires which involve the use of lighting and sound equipment are required to have a WTC technical representative involved at a charge of $40 per hour.

DISCOUNTS: Discounts may be negotiated for kindred societies, non-profit organisations, and community groups on an individual basis.

PARKING: Parking is available for approximately 50 cars.

To make a booking or for more information please contact enquiries@whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz.

Colored Theatre Lights

14th - 29th August

Ladies in Black

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Sadly, due to the recent COVID-19 update, Friday 14th August performance of Ladies in Black has been cancelled. We will keep everyone updated on other performances as we get further information.

Set in Sydney in the 1950s, the musical tells the story of bookish school leaver Lisa who joins the sales staff in fashionable department store, F.G. Goode's. Over a summer that changes her life, she befriends the colourful denizens of the women’s clothing department. Each of the characters are on the precipice of change – facing independence, working for a living and what it means to be a woman.

On-line Ticket Sales

Tickets at Story Time (10 Reyburn House Lane)

FUTURE SHOWS

THE DAYLIGHT ATHEIST

An instant hit when it premiered in 2002, The Daylight Atheist by award-winning satirical cartoonist Tom Scott stars Michael Hurst in a not-to-be-missed repertoire experience.

SHREK THE MUSICAL

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favourite ogre to life on the stage. Join Shrek, our unlikely hero, and his loyal steed Donkey...

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