Welcome to Howick Little Theatre’s 2026 Season.

We have another exciting year of plays coming up, including comedies, a thriller, and a dramatic romance. First up is Australian comedy The Great Divide in which a ruthless developer meets a small-town backlash. Then there’s the NZ premiere of The Lamplighters, a new thriller by the writer of the Taggart TV series. This will be followed by Bloomsday, a time-twisting dramatic romance set in Dublin. Then we’ll step back to 1920s England for the hilarious adult comedy The Cottage. And we’ll end the year with Fireflies, a gentle comedy that blends humour and heart.

I’m also delighted to announce the return of a limited season of Howick Little Plays in March – eight short stories wrapped into one exciting night. You can add HLP tickets for the special Earlybird Price of $15 a ticket – but only until 31 January.

A Howick Little Theatre Showcard Subscription remains the best-value way to enjoy theatre year round, whether you want to see three, four or all five plays in the season. Plus you get the added benefits of early bird bookings, selection of the best seats, and a range of other benefits.

We look forward to seeing you at the theatre in 2026.

Laurie Mills
Howick Little Theatre President