Lynne Cardy reflects on creatives who are shaping the next wave of bold, innovative theatre that speaks directly to the tamariki and rangatahi of Aotearoa.

The late Peter Wilson is awarded a prestigious international honour as the children's theatre company he founded announces decision to close.

Young people from NYT join 16 blind and partially sighted students in a joyful production of Wendy Jr at TAPAC.

A tribute to Tim Bray, QSM, artistic director of Tim Bray Theatre Company and founding member of the PAYPA trust board, who passed away July 2025.

PAYPA announces the participants for this year’s Creative Residency.

In March 2025, Cubbin Theatre Company was invited to present their show Up and Away at the ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering "Bright Generations" in Marseille, France.

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.

Victoria University steps up to support SGCNZ’s annual Shakespeare Festivals.

We’re thrilled to announce Robert Lloyd as the PAYPA x TAHI Solo Theatre Resident for 2025!

We look back on this year’s PAYPA Hui and celebrate the winners of the 2024 PAYPA Awards.

After 33 years delighting and inspiring the imaginations of young audiences, Tim Bray Theatre Company is to close following its 20th season of The Santa Claus Show.

Congratulations to Cubbin Theatre Company, invited to present Up and Away at the next ASSITEJ Artistic Gathering in Marseille.

PAYPA has announced the shortlisted nominees for two of this year’s three PAYPA Awards: Production of the Year and Emerging Artists.

Playmarket has announced the winners of this year’s Plays for the Young competition.

Please sign our petition to reinstate the recently axed Creatives in Schools programme.

PAYPA is seeking a sponsor to offer prize money for the winners of Playmarket’s annual Plays for the Young competition.

The PAYPA Touring Guide shares tips, tools and templates for touring performing arts for young people in Aotearoa.

Capital E’s National Theatre for Children bows out with The Grumpiest Child in the World.