News
2026 SEASON OF PLAYS ANNOUNCED
HLT's exciting season of plays for 2026 has been announced. The plays are the hilarious Australian comedy The Great Divide, which satirises wealth inequality and human greed; the New Zealand premiere of The Lamplighters, a UK thriller by the creator and writer of the Taggart ...
JOIN YOUR LOCAL THEATRE
Looking for something different to do? Just arrived in Auckland and want to meet new people? How about becoming part of a talented and creative backstage team helping to put a production together? At Howick Little Theatre, we value volunteers and encourage you ...
LOTTERIES GRANT FOR THE ROOF RENEWAL
The HLT management committee is thrilled to announce that the Lotteries Grants Board has today approved a grant of $80,000 from its Lottery Community Facilities fund towards HLT's roof renewal. In announcing their decision, the board noted that the request aligned well with ...
JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND HLT'S NEW PATRON
Howick Little Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Patron, Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te Atamira CNZM. Jennifer's history with Howick Little Theatre dates back to 2006 when she began running workshops here. This relationship was further strengthened in 2019 when ...
FOUR WINDS FOUNDATION GRANT TOWARDS ROOF RENEWAL
A big thank you to the Four Winds Foundation, specifically the Metro Bar and Restaurant in Pakuranga, for a grant towards the cost of the theatre's roof renewal.
HOWICK LOCAL BOARD ROOF RENEWAL GRANT
Many thanks to the Howick Local Board, which has generously donated $20,000 to HLT's roof renewal project.
PATRON IRENE FRYER
It is with much sadness that we advise the passing of long-time theatre member and Patron Irene Fryer. Since first joining the theatre in 1965, Irene held several Committee positions and four terms as President over 16 years. She is fondly remembered ...
LION FOUNDATION GRANT TOWARDS ROOF RENEWAL
A big thank you to the Lion Foundation, specifically the Prospect of Howick, for a grant towards the cost of the theatre's roof renewal.