Upcoming events.
Dare to Dream JR
StageAntics is buzzing to bring our Show in a Week magic to Tapanui!
Disney's Dare to Dream JR showcases 40 incredible youth performers from Tapanui, Otago, and Southland. Perfect for the summer holidays, this vibrant 70-minute musical revue is the ultimate family outing—packed with energy, heart, and that unmistakable StageAntics spark.
Follow a group of bright-eyed trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio as they uncover their dreams and discover how imagination can inspire, uplift, and unite us all.
This high-energy production blends a century of Disney magic with songs appearing on stage for the first time, alongside beloved favourites—brought to life by an enthusiastic cast who create the entire show in just one magical week.
With its mix of contemporary hits, timeless classics, and joyful medleys, Dare to Dream JR promises a feel-good theatre experience for Disney fans of all ages. Celebrate the holidays with a heartwarming journey that reminds us that when you dare to dream, anything is possible.
WHEN: 16 and 17 January 2026
WHERE: West Otago Community Centre
TICKETS: COMING SOON
13JR - Show in a Week
WELLINGTON – WE’RE COMING BACK!!!
You asked… you asked again…— and we heard you loud and clear!
After three smash-hit Summer Programmes in Pōneke StageAntics is returning this January with an EPIC Show-in-a-Week production of 13 JR!
Get ready for a week packed with:
Industry-recognised tutors
Musical theatre magic
Full-on StageAntics energy
AND three show-stopping public performances to finish it off!
Performers aged 11-18 years this is your moment. Your stage. Your summer. 19-24 January!
Spots are limited — join the cast now!
WHEN: 19 to 24 January 2026
WHERE: Wellington - venue TBC
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/dFja5nGzfMvsXXDk7
HADESTOWN Teen Edition
Welcome to StageAntics 2026 Senior Production Class! Hadestown Teen Edition – Takapuna
Where bold voices, big stories, and epic theatre moments come to life.
We are beyond excited to open registrations for our 2026 Senior Production Class featuring the jaw-dropping, heart-thumping Broadway phenomenon Hadestown Teen Edition! 🎶🔥
If you’re 16–19 years old at the time of registration/ rehearsals starting — whether you’re stepping onto the stage for the very first time or you’ve already lived your best life under the spotlight — this is your place. Everyone is welcome!
🎭 Programme Overview
Our Senior Production Class runs across Term 1 and Term 2 — just over a term and a half — finishing early June.
You’ll train, rehearse, perform, and collaborate with other passionate performers as we bring this musical to life.
We will be looking for looking for named roles, onstage ensemble as well as a pit ensemble who will be fully costumed and visible throughout the full performance.
To ensure we can deliver the highest quality experience for everyone involved, we may need to cap participant numbers. If registrations exceed capacity, we may move to a traditional audition-based casting process for all applicants.
Should this be required, we will communicate this promptly. You will be notified by the end of November, with audition details provided, so that no one is left waiting or unable to explore other opportunities for Terms 1 and 2.
💲 Programme Fee – $400 incl. GST
Payment plans are available on request.
Students who take private lessons with us are eligible for a multi-class discount.
Your fee includes:
✔ Full programme & rehearsals
✔ Show T-shirt
✔ Rehearsal support from our industry-experienced creative team
🕒 Weekly Class Schedule
Wednesdays: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturdays: Times TBC based on casting (lead roles only, as required by the schedule)
📍 Belmont Intermediate School
📅 Programme begins: 18 February
🎟 Production Week & Show Dates
Venue: The Pumphouse Theatre – Takapuna
Show Week:
4 June – 6 June
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/zmVeYG4jLqgiHBfGA
CAMP ROCK
Ready to Rock the Stage?
We’re excited to open registrations for our 2026 Production Class in Takapuna, featuring the high-energy hit Camp Rock the Musical!
This programme is open to all 10–16 year olds, with any level of experience — from first-timers to seasoned performers. Everyone is welcome!
🎭 Programme Overview
Our Production Class runs across Term 1 and Term 2, with casting auditions held as part of the class process. This is just over a term-and-a-half commitment (through to late June).
Programme Fee:
💲 $400 incl. GSTPayment plans are available on request.
Students who take private lessons with us are eligible for a multi-class discount.
Includes: full programme, rehearsals, and a show T-shirt
🕒 Weekly Class Details
Wednesdays
6:00pm – 7:30pm 📍 Belmont Intermediate School
Starting: 18 February
🎟 Production Week & Performance Dates
Venue: The Rose Centre – Belmont
Show Dates:
18 June - 20 June
🌟 Optional Opportunity: JTFNZ 2026
This cast will also have the option to attend the Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand in October:
📅 Fri 23 & Sat 24 October
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/zmVeYG4jLqgiHBfGA
The Big One-Oh JR & Disney’s Newsies JR
StageAntics and Kids4Drama are thrilled to work together on this fabulous holiday musical season of not one but two Music Theatre International-Australasia Broadway JR musicals.Join us as over 80 amazing Tamaki performers take to the stage at Westpoint Performing Arts for a limited season
Act One: The Big One-Oh JR
Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties – that would require friends, which he doesn’t have. Well, unless you count his monster friends, but they’re only imaginary. But now that he’s turning ten—the big one-oh—he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, things don’t work out as he plans. Will Charley be able to pull it together before the big one-oh . . . becomes the big OH-NO!?
Act Two: Disney's Newsies JR
Disney's Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right.
So Sieze the Day - book now!!!!!
WHEN: Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th October, 11am & 6.30pm
WHERE: Westpoint Performing Arts, Motions Road, Westmere, AKLD
TICKETS: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/oct/big-one-oh-and-newsies
show in a week - Auckland
Its time to secure your spot for our 2025 Auckland Central StageAntics & Kids 4 Drama Show in a Week!
Join us for the first week of the school holidays in Sept/Oct in central Auckland with an amazing team of industry professionals at the helm to bring together Disney’s Newsies JR and The Big One-Oh JR.
Register info https://forms.gle/5Rjvye8LGYQKxbMh8
Sister Act JR
StageAntics presents
The NZ premiere of Sister Act JR
This uplifting Broadway Junior show will have you raising your voice to the rafters!
Based on the hit 1992 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Sister Act JR. is the feel-good musical comedy that will have audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors),
When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act JR. will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act JR. is a reason to REJOICE!
WHEN: Friday 26th September 7pm & Saturday 27th September 2pm & 6pm
WHERE: Memorial Hall, Queenstown
TICKETS: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/sep/sister-act-jr
takapuna production class - 13 the new musical
Takapuna StageAntics is thrilled to present 13 the Musical
13 is a hilarious, coming-of-age musical about discovering that "cool" is sometimes where we least expect it.
Three shows only
Thursday 5 June to Saturday 7 June 7pm
The Pumphouse
Tickets available at https://nz.patronbase.com/_PumpHouse/Productions/13MU/Performances
2024 stageantics prizegiving
Join us at Grey Lynn Community Centre for this years prizegiving.
Enjoy some performances from our whānau members, reflect on the year that was and celebrate our annual award nominees and recipients.
Then why not book a ticket and stay and socialise with Christmas with Queen_St - tickets available at https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/dec/christmas-with-queen_st
WHEN: Saturday 14 December, 6:30PM
WHERE: Grey Lynn Community Centre
$5 KOHA AT THE DOOR
FAME JR - show in a week
Register now to join StageAntics for a in our inaugural Queenstown Show in a Week of FAME JR.
Registrations are open for all 10- 18 year olds - any level of ability or experience.
Requirements.
Must be available Monday 30 September - Saturday 5 October
Monday - Wednesday - 9am - 5pm - Venue to be confirmed Thursday 9am - 6pm Theatre - Pack in, onstage placement, tech rehearsals - Venue to be confirmed
Friday 9am - 9pm - Theatre - dress rehearsals and Show #1 Saturday Theatre - 11am call for 1pm Show #2 stay on and then 5pm Show #3 PACK OUT
FEE: $350 incl GST
Includes production and a show tshirt
Tickets to watch the production will be open to the public at an additional cost.
REGISTER AT: https://forms.gle/Q2R8jbt65RhjgzYv9
dot and the kangaroo JR
StageAntics presents The New Zealand Premiere of Dot & the Kangaroo JR
This family fun musical tells the story of young, rambunctious Dot who longs for an adventure, exploring everything the country has to offer.
When she finds herself lost and afraid in the darkening Australian bush, Dot befriends a wise mother Kangaroo who enlists the help of Australia's favourite bush creatures to help Dot find her way back home.
An hour long musical perfect for all ages...
WHEN: 2 & 3 August
WHERE: Buckland Hall, Pukekohe
TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/dot-and-the-kangaroo-jr
legally blonde JR
Register now to join StageAntics for a in our production of Legally Blonde JR!
Registrations are open for all 10- 18 year olds - any level of ability or experience.
This is a joint production with our Takapuna & Pukekohe production classes coming together in the October School Holidays.
Requirements.
Register and attend weekly Production class - either Takapuna Wednesday evening 630-830pm starting beginning of termo3. OR Pukekohe Thursday Evening 630-830pm starting 7 August
Monday 7th October - Thursday 10th October - 9am - 5pm - The Factory, 80 Onehunga Mall
Friday 9am - 9pm - The Factory - Show #1 & #2
Saturday The Factory - 12pm call for 2pm Show #3 stay on and then 6pm Show #4 - PACK OUT
FEE: $400 incl GST
Includes production and a show tshirt
Tickets to watch the production will be open to the public at an additional cost.
REGISTER NOW AT: https://forms.gle/d5opWtX5RKMRJpPF6
into the woods jr
StageAntics Takapuna presents
INTO THE WOODS JR
Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
The musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and wind up changed forever.
WHEN: Wed 5 & Thurs 6 June, 7.00pm
WHERE: The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna
TICKETS: https://pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/into-the-woods-jr/
camp rock the musical
Camp Rock the Musical
StageAntics with the support of Creative Communities is thrilled to take you to summer camp at "Camp Rock", but watch out for the new neighboring camp "Camp Star".
Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical is a one act musical comedy based on Disney Channel's Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam featuring hit songs and characters from the two movies.
Directed by: Emma Bishop
Choreographed by: Quinn Annemans
Camp Rock is supported by the Creative Communities NZ
StageAntics presents
WHEN: Thursday 29 June - Saturday 2 July
WHERE: The Concert Chamber, Pukekohe Town Hall
TICKETS: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/jun/disneys-camp-rock-the-musical
GODSPELL JR
Godspell JR.
StageAntics is thrilled to bring the NZ Premiere of this timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Broadway musical that inspired a generation to the Rose Centre, Belmont in June thanks to Music Theatre International - Australasia and the support of Devonport Takapuna Local Board
With a focus on storytelling, fun and performance Godspell JR. tells the tale of a community coming to terms with the ways of life.
A real family tale....
Directed by: Emma Bishop
Music Direction: Mark Bradley
Choreography: Josh Morris & Louise Wilkie
StageAntics presents
WHEN: Thursday 9 June - Saturday 11 June
WHERE: The Rose Centre, Belmont
TICKETS: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/jun/godspell-jr
2022 music theatre production class
2022 Semester One Production Class
Takapuna - Godspell JR
Pukekohe - Camp Rock: One Act Edition
An amazing opportunity for young performers to join StageAntics in Pukekohe or Takapuna in 2022 as we work through term one and two to stage a musical during the term in June. The structure takes into account how busy young people are and only requires the one rehearsal a week until nearer the show in term two.
Students will get to develop skills in acting, dance and singing in a friendly fun environment with highly trained tutors.
$475 for two terms (includes weekly class fee, production fee and tshirt)
For more info or to register email emma@stageantics.nz