Latest Productions
PAYPA’s purpose is to promote, champion, advocate for and advance the enrichment of tamariki and rangatahi in Aotearoa, through theatre and other performing arts.
To list news of current or upcoming performing arts productions here, please email Kerryn Palmer.
Kiwi’s Big Hararei
Horse With No Name invites you to take flight with Kiwi these holidays - Circa Theatre, Wellington, 23 Sept - 4 Oct.
Streams of Consciousness: Te Aroha o Te Wai
Hawke's Bay Youth Theatre's Senior Company presents a devised piece of spoken word, physical theatre and storytelling at Hawke's Bay Arts Festival - 13-14 October, Hastings.
The Orange Box
Naranjarte presents a visually captivating story, on tour nationally with Arts On Tour, 6 September to 5 October.
It’s Alive!
Two young aspiring scientists sneak into their mum’s secret lab to conduct their Best Experiment Ever! Pumphouse Theatre, Auckland, 23-27 September.
The Valentina
The Rebel Alliance have adapted the stage production of their award-winning space adventure, The Valentina, into an an online illustrated audiobook. Online until Sept 28.
Imagination Station
Centrepoint Theatre presents an interactive improvised show for kids – where you help shape the story! Palmerston North, 22-26 September.
Cinderella
The Pantoloons tours an updated version of Cinderella to Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Lower Hutt and Carterton, 23 September to 3 October.
There once was a boy…
Tahi Festival presents Robert Lloyd’s one-person show for ages 10+, about a boy stranded at sea - 10-13 Sept in Wellington.
The Very Odd and Unusual Egg
TAPAC has a mystery to solve: Henny Penny has found an unusual egg, and nobody knows what might hatch out of it! - 22-26 September, Auckland.
Shrek Jr. / My Son Pinocchio Jr.
Musical Stars is presenting two shows with young performers in Lower Hutt - 17-26 September.
Sportsball
Cubbin Theatre presents a story about a young child with an active inner world and an active outer world - Christchurch, 25-28 September.
Me and My Nana
We’re visiting Nana today! What surprises does she have up her sleeve? Cubbin Theatre presents a show for ages 1-5 - Christchurch, 24-27 July.
The Heidi & Sean Show
A show for family audiences, featuring circus arts, comedy and a little bit of danger - Wellington, 28 June to 5 July.
Winter Season
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.
Old McDonald & the Tippity Tappity Rabbit
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.
The Home Inside
A journey of self-discovery and emotional resilience, for ages 4-8 - 26 June to 5 July, BATS Theatre, Wellington.
The Tantrum
Java Dance Theatre presents The Tantrum, a treat for the imagination and a little relief for anyone who has ever thrown their toys - Wellington 4 & 5 July.
All The Things I Wish I Could Be
Tom Knowles and Jeff Parsnips premiere a ‘brand new kiwi kids comedy singalong’ show at Circa Theatre in Wellington, 1-12 July.