My Cousin Rachel

Season: May 13 to 28, 8pm
Matinees: Sunday, May 15, 2pm

When the enigmatic Countess Rachel Sangalletti travels from Florence to the Ashley Estate in Cornwall, home of her recently deceased husband, her presence arouses dark suspicions and uncontrollable desires, not least in young Philip, cousin and heir to the Ashley home. Feverish passion battles reason in this classic Gothic romance set in the wild landscape of the rock-ribbed Cornish coast.... Read more…

The Maltese Falcon

Season: July 9 to 30, 8pm
Matinees: July 10 & 17, 2pm

When private detective Sam Spade takes on a case for a secretive woman, trouble comes calling. First, his partner is murdered, then Sam is accosted by a man who demands he locate a valuable statuette. Entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, Sam soon realises he must find the one thing everyone seems to want. A New Zealand... Read more…

AGM

Sun, May. 22, 2022 12:30pm — 2:00pm

The AGM of Howick Little Theatre, including the 2021 president's report, the treasurer's financial report and the election of officers.

THE ACTOR'S VOICE WORKSHOP – LEVEL 1 – WITH KIRSTIE O'SULLIVAN

May. 28 — 29, 2022 10:00am — 4:00pm

There is just one place left on a two-day Actor’s Voice Level 1 course on May 28-29 with internationally trained vocal coach Kirstie O’Sullivan. The cost is an amazing $65 for the whole two days and includes a workbook. Limited to 10 participants, so personal attention is guaranteed. This workshop is made affordable thanks to a Creative Communities/Auckland Council grant. Download a registration form or see our Workshops page for more information.

FUNDRAISER QUIZ NITE

Wed, Jun. 1, 2022 7:30pm — 9:30pm

Join us for a FUNdraiser Quiz Nite on Wednesday, June 1, at 7.30pm. The BIG Little Quiz will have a 1940s Noir Theme to tie in with our upcoming New Zealand premiere of The Maltese Falcon in July, so look out out some costumes and come along as one of the famous movie stars of the period. Take your pick from the likes of John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, James Stewart, Humphrey Bogart, William Holden, Charlie Caplin, Hedy Lamarr, Lucille Ball or Bing Crosby. If you don't have a costume at home, why not hire something from HLT's wardrobe? There will be prizes for the best team and the best-dressed prizes. There will also be raffle prizes. It's only $10 per person. Register your team now by emailing info@hlt.org.nz or by calling 534-1401. The bar will be open and nibbles will be served.

AUDITIONS FOR "SHEPHERD'

Sun, Jun. 19, 2022 12:00pm — 3:00pm

Auditions for Shepherd, a New Zealand drama directed by Nathan Hey, will be held on Sunday, June 19, from 12pm. Award-winning NZ playwright Gary Henderson brings us this provocative vision of New Zealand, but not the country as we know. In remote, misty and rain-soaked Fiordland, the Shepherd family run their flock, supplying a hungry world. With a contract to fulfil, and a family to shelter, they find the line between humanity and inhumanity becoming dangerously blurred. The play is set in a futuristic New Zealand. It is a daring and exciting play written by the same playwright who brought us Peninsula. This play leads up to a crazy climax and will be truly incredible to bring to the stage. For details of the available roles, rehearsal period and season, see our Auditions page.

THE ACTOR'S VOICE – LEVEL 2 – WITH KIRSTIE O'SULLIAN

Jun. 25 — 26, 2022 10:00am — 4:00pm

Kirstie will be following her Level 1 workshop with a two-day Actor's Voice Level 2 (advanced) course on June 25-26. The cost for the full weekend's workshop is just $65. It is kept affordable, thanks to a grant from Creative Communities/Auckland Council. Download a registration form from our Workshops page.

PLAYREADING OF 'ORCLAND', A NEW PLAY BY SUSAN BATTYE

Wed, Jun. 29, 2022 7:30pm — 9:30pm

A directed play-reading of Susan Battye's full-length play "Orcland" will be staged on June 29, with the doors opening at 7.30pm. Bring your family and friends to this koha event. Playmarket’s Stuart Hoar has described this script as ‘clever and ingenious’. It should be a fun night.

AN ACTING WORKSHOP WITH JENNIFER WARD-LEALAND

Sat, Jul. 16, 2022 9:30am — 4:00pm

There are three observer slots available at just $20 for the day for this full-day acting workshop. Jennifer says observers will learn just as much as the participants, and for a fraction of the price. This workshop is kept affordable thanks to a grant from Creative Communities/Auckland Council. Download a registration form from our Workshops page.

'AN INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING' WORKSHOP WITH PAUL KALBURGI

Aug. 2 — Oct. 4, 2022 7:00pm — 9:30pm

A 10-week workshop with Paul Kalburgi, an award-winning British screenwriter, playwright and television producer, and author of The Writer’s Toolkit, will be starting at Howick Little Theatre on Tuesday, August 2, and running for 10 weeks, 7.00pm to 9.30pm. This workshop is kept affordable thanks to a grant from Creative Communities/Auckland Council. Cost: $200 (limited to 10 people aged 18 years and over). Selling fast, with only five places left. See our Workshops page for more details and a registration form.