Welcome to the Theatre Whakatane blog! Check out the posts below for a heads up on what's happening in the local scene, and tasty treats about all things theatrical. Enjoy!
It's fantastic to see some of our young people start their journey in Whakatane and grow to take their talents to work in the industry. Kelly started his theatre life in Whakatane and now he's making a career of it in Wellington. Here's his story.
Eve Lyford and Cole Bockman, both known locally for outstanding performances at Theatre Whakatane, have spent time performing on cruise ships just before Covid-19 struck. Here are their stories. It's great to see our performers making it on the international stage. Thankfully both are safe and well. Read their stories below.
Theatre Whakatane presents a local amateur production of THE VICAR OF DIBLEY!
We're really excited to announce the hugely talented cast for this show. It's great to see some new and not-so-new faces on our stage at the Gateway Theatre.
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We are still looking for backstage help for the proposed March/April 2021 production of “Phantom Of The Opera”.
In December we will audition the positions left vacant by cast who cannot make the rescheduled performance time. It will be an opportunity for more men to join the company on stage in the chorus.
