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The National Youth Theatre Company

New Zealand's premiere youth theatre training company

Bringing confidence and life skills to young people through the theatrical arts.

Train in drama, dance, vocal production, stagecraft & develop self-confidence, then perform on-stage in an all-singing, all-dancing musical theatre extravaganza!

Watch the show!

Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat logo

The National Youth Theatre Company presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! a timeless classic from the immortal teaming of Sir Tim Rice and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber. Recently repopularised by the TV Show Any Dream Will Do, this is the latest, greatest version of this musical sensation.

A fantastic production for the whole family with over 170 of Auckland's brightest young performers. This is a must-see spectacular featuring all of your favorite songs, from "Close Every Door" to "Any Dream Will Do", updated for a new generation!

Star in the show!

Disney's My Son Pinocchio will be registering in August 2012 for performances at the end of November! This is the classic Disney movie as reimagined by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Enchanted) - all the great songs from the original, and far more!

more information about our OnStage programme >


A registered Charity, the National Youth Theatre Company offers young people aged 7-21 the opportunity to participate in ongoing performing arts training through workshops, courses and holiday programmes, Through our OnStage programme, up to 220 cast at a time participate in two full-scale musical productions every year.

NYTC have the backing of THE EDGE® Public Programmes, whose sponsorship enables us to perform at the Aotea Centre.


AllStars - Auckland Holiday Programmes

The perfect activity for your kids - no prior experience required, but opportunity to excel for students of all abilities!

Now running in two venues - Auckland CBD and Belmont!

more information about NYTC Allstars >


Acting Up

Weekly Drama and Performing Arts classes open to girls and boys between the ages of 6 and 12. You do not need to be participating in a current NYTC production to take part.

All aspects of performance will be covered including techniques such as vocal projection, improvisation, speech making, characterisation and stage presence.

At present we are running classes in two locations, The Rose Centre, Belmont on the North Shore, and Cornwall Park School, Epsom, for those based in Auckland City.

more information about NYTC Acting Up >


Useful Links

REHEARSALS

Our latest schedule is always available on our site, and should be the most up-to-date source of rehearsal and workshop information.

Happy Birthday!

A special NYTC Happy Birthday to:

Jemima Forsythe
Iris Mackenzie

LATEST NEWS

From the West End to NYTC

5 February 2012

Check out the fantastic resume of our new Artistic Director Jonathan Alver!

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Joseph!

5 February 2012

Still spaces available for JOSEPH!

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