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.

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The Tiny Show

Company of Giants presents The Tiny Show, for ages 3 and up, at the Auckland Fringe Festival, 1-3 September.

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Te Ao Hou

Massive Theatre Company returns to Te Pou Theatre with a brand new show, with a dream cast of young Pasifika emerging artists - Auckland 23-25 July.

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The Messy Magic Adventure

Rollicking Entertainment are back in Pōneke at Circa Theatre with a show for ages 3-10 from 9-12 July.

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Aya and the Butterfly

Birdlife Productions presents Aya and the Butterfly in Christchurch, Dunedin, Arrowtown, Tākaka and Nelson during the July school holidays

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Badjelly the Witch Glow Show

The Glow Show’s mash-up of science, puppetry and music is set to bring fun and fright to more than 30 venues across Aotearoa, 4 July - 13 October.

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Aya and the Butterfly

Birdlife Productions presents Aya and the Butterfly at Circa Theatre in Wellington, 13-27 April

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Me and My Nana

Cubbin Theatre Company presents theatre for little ones and their grownups, Christchurch 11-14 April.

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The Orange Box

Naranjarte presents a captivating blend of puppetry and circus art, followed by a talk on creativity - free events in Hamilton, Tauranga and Kerikeri during March.

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The Valentina

The Rebel Alliance is presenting The Valentina 7-10 March as part of the Auckland Arts Festival.

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Flora, Fauna and Friends

GRIDLEY by Victoria and Horse With No Name present Flora, Fauna and Friends, a free event on 2 March, at the NZ Fringe Festival in Wellington.

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The Santa Claus Show ’23

Tim Bray Theatre Company delves into the true meaning of Christmas in this family favourite show, 2-22 December 2023.

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360 ALLSTARS

360 ALLSTARS is returning to Aotearoa in time for the School Holidays - Auckland performances 27-30 September.

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Roald Dahl’s The Twits 

Tim Bray Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl’s The Twits across the Auckland region, 18 September to 28 October.

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Flutter

This work in development, abut a bat who is afraid of the dark, will play 15-16 September as part of the Tahi Festival in Wellington.

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Te Haerenga ā Hoiho

Te Pou Theatre Trust presents a magical Te Reo Māori theatre adventure for the whole whānau - Corban Estate Arts Centre in Auckland, July 12 & 13

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