Now Showing    9-30 November

The Game's Afoot

A PERIOD COMEDY BY KEN LUDWIG US/2011
Directed by ANDREW GORDON
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Coming in February    29 February - 21 March

Stag and Doe

A COMEDY BY MARK CRAWFORD/CANADA/2014
Directed by JAKE LA JEUNESSE
Here come the brides.
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Coming in May    9-30 May
Agatha Christie's

Love from a Stranger

A THRILLER BY AGATHA CHRISTIE AND FRANK VOSPER/UK/1936
Directed by LAURIE MILLS
Be careful who you wish for.
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Coming in June    3-6 June
HLT Studio Presents:

Dinner With Friends

A drama by Donald Margulies
Directed by Meg Sara Andrews
A classical dish full of richness and flavour
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Coming in July    11 July - 1 August

The Viewing Room

A BLACK COMEDY BY MARK SMITH/US/2018
Directed by IAN MILNES
You'll die laughing.
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Coming in August    5-8 August
HLT Studio Presents:

NSFW

A comedy by Lucy Kirkwood
Directed by Matthew Diesch
(NOT SAFE FOR WORK)
Money, sex & Photoshop
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Coming in September    12 September - 3 October
PETER JAMES'S

Dead Simple

A THRILLER BY PETER JAMES, ADAPTED BY SHAUN MCKENNA/UK/2015
Directed by NATHAN HEY
FOUR BODIES, ONE SUSPECT, NO TRACE
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Coming in October    7-10 October
HLT Studio Presents:

Swallow
The Fly

Written and directed by Rory Janssen
Jack loves his mum... but not her mess
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Coming in November    14 November - 5 December
Charles Dickens's

A Christmas Carol

A FAMILY CLASSIC BY MICHAEL PALLER/US/1978
Directed by MARY GRAY
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Latest News

  • “Everything you love about live theatre”

    Read what the Broadway World reviewer wrote about HLT’s final play for 2020, Ken Ludwig’s The Games Afoot, or Holmes for the Holidays: “For fans of Shakespeare, Sherlock... more...

  • Box-office smash comes to HLT

    HLT’s final play for 2020, The Game’s Afoot – or Holmes for the Holidays, made box-office history during its world premiere at the historic Cleveland Play House, Ohio, in... more...

  • Congratulations, Jennifer

    Congratulations to performing arts legend Jennifer Ward-Lealand – Te Atamira, a regular workshop tutor at HLT, on winning the Arts & Culture section of the 2019 Women of... more...

  • MULTI-SKILLED HANDYPERSON WANTED

    We at Howick Little Theatre believe in providing superior service, quality and are proud of our standards. We have an opportunity for a confident, self-motivated person with a... more...

  • AUDITIONS: "stag and doe', a modern comedy

    First up at HLT in 2020 is the Canadian comedy Stag and Doe, by Mark Crawford. Auditions for the six roles will be held on Sunday, November 24, between 10am and 2pm or by... more...

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Upcoming Events

  • The Game's Afoot

    Season: NOV 9 TO 30
    Matinees: SUNDAY, NOV 10 & 17, 2PM
    Broadway star William Gillette, famous for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited fellow cast members to his Connecticut home for a weekend of revelry.... more...

  • Stag and Doe

    Season: FEB 29 TO MARCH 21, 8PM
    Matinees: MARCH 1 & 8, 2PM
    Bonnie and Brad are holding a Stag and Doe fundraising event to help pay for their wedding. They agree to share the local hall with Mandy and Rob, whose wedding reception tent has... more...

  • Love from a Stranger

    Season: MAY 9 TO 30, 8PM
    Matinees: MAY 10 & 17, 2PM
    Cecily Harrington’s fiancé is overseas when she wins a big lottery and decides to postpone their wedding to take a European trip. Before she leaves, she meets Bruce Lovell, who... more...

  • Dinner With Friends

    Season: JUNE 3 TO JUNE 6, 8PM
    Matinees: JUNE 6, 2PM
    Like any culinary trend, relationships are destined to evolve over time, but can the recipe of friendship retain its zest if the key ingredients begin to change? A fabulous dinner... more...

  • The Viewing Room

    Season: JULY 11 TO AUG 1, 8PM
    Matinees: JULY 12 & 19, 2PM
    Driven by his failure to communicate when alive, patriarch Chester Dumbrosky has decided to “return” on the day of his wake to set the record straight and make amends to his... more...

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Welcome

Formed in 1954, Howick Little Theatre is one of Auckland's leading community theatres and a leading company in New Zealand. Each year five main-house plays are staged, many of them premieres, to thousands of people who come from all over Auckland as well as parts of the upper North Island. There are also short-season HLT Studio productions and playreadings.

HLT Studio

A bold initiative, the HLT Studio aims to showcase talented new actors, directors and playwrights.

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VOLUNTEERS

The theatre is always looking for and happy to welcome new volunteers in a range of areas, from set design and building to bartending and ticket selling. Keen to get involved in Auckland theatre? Send us your details and we'll be in touch.

Make a PlayDate

Buying a whole performance is a great way to entertain clients, socialise or raise funds. See the PlayDate group booking page.

Steve Young, Nexia NZ: "Just wanted to say how much my clients and I enjoyed the show last night. Please pass on our sincere thanks to the cast and all of your supporting team. A really enjoyable evening made possible by a lot of work from you guys. Much appreciated." 

Zonta Club of East Auckland: "Our club takes an annual PlayDate as a fundraiser for our Zonta International Foundation commitment. This is an easy way to raise $1200-$1500 and we value the good relationship with HLT in providing a great experience for all."

Acting Classes

Looking for Auckland acting classes? Why not try something new? Separate acting classes for adults and teenagers with Georgina Marie Briggs are held on Monday nights. There are also classes with Brie Hill for children aged six years and over on Tuesdays. Click here for details.

Auckland Council