Hagley Theatre School launches the inaugural Winter Season of the Six-Month Theatre Creation Course in partnership with The Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch, 26-28 June.

TAPAC presents a playful and heart-warming show about self-expression, confidence, and dancing to the beat of your own drum - 30 June to 4 July, Auckland.

Tom Knowles and Jeff Parsnips premiere a ‘brand new kiwi kids comedy singalong’ show at Circa Theatre in Wellington, 1-12 July.

Java Dance Theatre is bringing The Tantrum, An Honest Conversation and dance workshops to South Island schools in Term 3.

Free in-school workshop for Wellington schools booked for Atamira Dance Company’s Ka Mua Ka Muri during the Kia Mau Festival.

Stage Combat workshop, free for Manawatu students aged 14 to 18 - 7 June, Palmerston North.

This free half-day workshop offers theatre training for people aged 18-25 years - 6 June, Wellington.

Ōtepoti Boosted X Moana Crowdfunding Workshop — a relaxed and inspiring session made for Pasifika creatives, Dunedin, 22 April.

Join us for a 3-day professional development residency in Tāmaki Makaurau, 22–24 August. Applications close 2 May.

Taki Rua is looking for actors to tour Rere Atu Taku Poi, and Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere in 2025 - apply by 12 April.

Apply now for PAYPA’s 2025 mentorship programme - closing date for applications is 15 April.

A conference for primary and intermediate teachers interested in engaging ākonga through drama rich learning experiences - Wellington 30 June - 1 July.

For this year’s PAYPA Hui, we’re heading to Te Waipounamu! Save the dates: 7-9 November.

Drop in for morning tea with Massive Theatre Company 9-10.30am Friday 13 June, or check out Massive’s future morning tea dates for 2025.

Congratulations to young playwright Viki Moananu, who has taken the top prize in Playmarket’s 2025 Playwrights b4 25 competition.

PAYPA facilitator Kerryn Palmer presented the Petition to Reinstate Creatives in Schools to Parliament on May 13.

PAYPA and Whakaari Aotearoa Drama New Zealand have teamed up to reestablish the Student Performing Arts Ambassadors programme in Wellington.