Hagley Theatre Company

We offer students practical and theoretical study in a wide range of subjects through classes, practical workshop and a number of performance opportunities throughout the year.

The course of study is one or two years in length and has been designed for those looking at further professional study and a career in the performing arts. We have a reputation for providing excellent training and have achieved remarkable success with placing students into studies with…

• Toi Whakaari:NZ Drama School
• UNITEC School of Performing Arts

Over the course of our 28-year history over 200 students have gone on to further professional study with many more securing ongoing employment in theatre, radio, television and teaching.

The Company is located at The Open Stage, a large open format theatre that doubles as our main teaching space and performance venue. Located on the campus of Hagley College the theatre is close to the central city and borders Hagley Park. Students of the Company are also students of the wider College and as such can take advantage of the facilities available including Dance and film studios, cafe and library.

Free, onsite parking is provided though the campus is easily accessible by public transport.

Students have regular classes timetabled and are also involved in a number of contemporary performance experiences. Our performance timetable is widely regarded as innovative and challenging with many of our seasons often never before seen in New Zealand. In addition to four major seasons annually the Company also delivers Christchurch audiences a number of other opportunities including Dance and our unique Scene+ seasons, the ideal introduction to The Open Stage.

Unlike many training institutions all of our students are eligible for onstage roles through auditions that are held for all major seasons.

Entry to our programme is by application, interview and audition.

As a post-secondary, pre-tertiary course of study all applicants must be aged 18+ with positions in our first year intake dependent on the number of students returning for a second year of study. Usually there are 18-22 positions available.

DOWNLOAD OUR APP

The Hagley School of Apps has created an App for the Theatre Co and is available on the iTunes store. It allows you to make bookings for shows and for Scene Plus.

Search for Hagley Theatre Company in the App Store or download it here:
Available for iPhones and iPads, we are currently working on an Android version.