Our Training

Classes

Hawkes Bay Youth Theatre offers theatre classes for young people aged from 11 to 16 years of age (years 7/8 to year 11). Classes focus on confidence, storytelling, character and performance. 

Workshops

Periodically, Hawkes Bay Youth Theatre offers open workshops for all young people to attend, whether or not they are affiliated with the company. 

Performances

All classes have at least one performance opportunity each year. The senior company often perform at arts festivals, as well as tour nationally and internationally.

About

Our Company

HaBYT is Hawke’s Bay’s own theatre training company for dedicated young theatre-makers aged from 15 to the early twenties.

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Since its inception, HaBYT has produced over 50 plays ranging from the classics to contemporary New Zealand theatre.

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HaBYT’s aim is to teach advanced theatre skills through its year round programme of productions, workshops and exposure to professional theatre locally and further afield. Admission to the training company is by audition.

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