2020 - Present

2024 - Matilda the musical

Bruce Mason Centre                                                                                                               
September 25th –  October 13th 2024

Presented by North Shore Music Theatre, The Amici Trust, & Encore Theatre Collective in association with G&T Productions.

Director: Grant Meese & Hamish Mouat
Music Director: Jack Barnard
Choreographer: Hamish Mouat

Synopsis

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin this musical is a winner of over 100 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

2024 - Next to Normal

The Pumphouse                                                                                                               
March 9th –  23rd 2024

Director: David Adkins
Music Director: Da-Hae Kim
Choreographer: Claire Verity

Synopsis

On the surface, they are the perfect loving family.

Underneath it, they are struggling to navigate their way through life. Despite all the doctors, Diana’s mental health is worsening. Dan’s biggest concern is helping his wife return to ‘normal’, whilst Natalie just wants to finish high school unscathed. A multi-award-winning rock musical, Next To Normal will have you asking yourself what ‘normal’ actually looks like.

2023 - 60th Anniversary Diamond Cabaret

The Clubrooms                                                                                                               
July 6th –  8th 2023

Director: Trafford Anderson & Giorgia Doughty
Music Director: Kerry Priestley
Choreographer: Gemma Boswell

Synopsis

North Shore Music Theatre is proud to be celebrating our 60 anniversary with a Diamond Cabaret! Come along as we perform songs, dances, and showcase our stunning costumes, with music and stories that celebrate 60 years of musical theatre on the North Shore!
2023 - Wicked

SkyCity Theatre                                                                                                                
March 30th –  April 22nd 2023

Director: Alexandra McKellar
Music Director: Andrew Christie
Choreographer: Gemma Boswell
Assistant Director: Trafford Anderson
Assistant Music Director/vocal coach: Charlotte West
Music Assistant: Kerry Priestley

Synopsis

Years before Dorothy and her dog crash-land, another little girl makes her presence known in Oz. This girl, Elphaba, is born with emerald-green skin — no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or to overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. But Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters the university in Shiz, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz’ most promising young citizens.
Elphaba’s Oz is no utopia. The Wizard’s secret police are everywhere. Animals — those creatures with voices, souls and minds — are threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to protect the Animals — even it means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Even wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas.
2022 - The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The Clubrooms         
July 15th – 23rd 2022

Director: Amelia Claridge
Music Director: Campbell MacKenzie
Choreographer: Zoe Fraser

Synopsis
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

2021 - We'll Meet Again

Birkenhead RSA
April 14th – 15th 2021

Director: Verity Craft
Choreographer: Josh Morris & Kate Sampson
Pianist: Peter Orpin

Synopsis
A delightful evening of wartime music and dancing. Bringing to life the hits of the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Vera Lynn and more…

2020 - Underestimated

The Clubrooms
October 1st – October 3rd 2020

Director: Giorgia Doughty
Assistant Director: Kate Sampson
Music Director: Tausala Faulalo
Choreographer: Zoe Fraser

Cast
Annan Chai-Rodgers, Max Claxton, Stella McKenzie, Victoria Milkov, Maddie McCarthy, Mila Rodrigues, Janayah Wadsworth, Aedan Ward.

Synopsis
Our first show devised and run entirely by a youth creative team – for youth. The show has been inspired by breaking down barriers young performers and directors face in the theatre world.

Performing a colourful, wide range of different songs, our talented cast entertain and shine beyond the normal expectations of children’s theatre. The creative team have had an incredible time creating this show and have fallen in love with their brilliant and charming cast. Full of fun and some surprises, this cabaret will entertain and inspire all people of all ages.

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