NORTHLAND YOUTH THEATRE
NORTHLAND YOUTH THEATRE
CREATING DRAMA & BUILDING LEADERS IN NORTHLAND SINCE 1984We empower rangatahi across Te Tai Tokerau through accessible, inclusive performing arts education.
We deliver year-round classes, workshops, productions, and community events that nurture creativity and leadership, build self-confidence, and create meaningful opportunities for young people to connect, belong, and thrive. We provide a space for young people to grow as artists, collaborators, and future leaders.
NYT students range between 6-24 and work with a range of professional practitioners from Northland and beyond throughout the year.
“NYT is so much more than a weekly class, it's friendship, leadership, opportunity, networking, teamwork and collaboration. It's stepping outside the comfort zone with unwavering support from the tutors.”
Parent Feedback 2026
What’s on
Expressions of interest are now open for our 2026 Junior Show for young people aged 8–14.
Over 10 weeks, participants will rehearse with experienced theatre makers, make new friends, build confidence, and perform in a fully staged production this November. Whether it's your first time on stage or you already love performing, we'd love to hear from you.
Kick-off workshop: 16 August *
Performances: 7, 8, 9 November
*although workshops have begun, you are still welcome to get in touch and register your interest.
What we do
Build confidence, creativity, and real-world skills in our yearly classes held by experienced teaching artists.
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to go further, NYT is where future creatives and leaders grow.
Our programmes grow the next wave of theatre-makers and leaders.
From directing and writing to performance and leadership, we back young creatives to collaborate, step up, and make powerful work.
Our outreach programme brings accessible, high-quality theatre workshops directly to schools and communities across Te Tai Tokerau.
Led by experienced artists, it empowers rangatahi to build confidence, creativity, and connection through hands-on creative exploration.