16th Avenue Theatre

16th Avenue Theatre "The Vagina Monologues"
March 26th - April 4th

Tickets available here:

https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/mar/vagina-monologues

Performing since 1936, it is one of the oldest continuously operating drama groups within Aotearoa New Zealand and one of a few societies to have its own purpose-built theatre; constructed in 1954, the theatre has since become a familiar part of the local Tauranga community.

16th Ave actively encourages anyone who may be looking for a creative outlet or hobby to join in with the ranks of local pe

ople enjoying all the challenges that theatre has to offer. Aspiring actors and directors will always be welcomed and mentored or if your focus is more aligned to creativity with your hands then the theatre offers many challenges in the set construction, properties, wardrobe, technical, and front of house roles - willing helpers are always welcome. The theatre is available to hire for stage productions, events, meetings and conferences.

Looking for those last minute Christmas presents??How about tickets to "The Va**na Monologues"? Tickets are now live Mar...
23/12/2024

Looking for those last minute Christmas presents??

How about tickets to "The Va**na Monologues"?

Tickets are now live March 26th - April 4th 2025

The Va**na Monologues is made up of personal monologues read by a diverse group of women. Eve Ensler wrote the first draft of the monologues in 1996 (there

Fancy auditioning for “The Va**na Monologues”?Auditions will be held Jan 20th from 5:15pm at 16th Avenue Theatre. Please...
18/12/2024

Fancy auditioning for “The Va**na Monologues”?

Auditions will be held Jan 20th from 5:15pm at 16th Avenue Theatre.

Please email Ali at [email protected] to book your slot.

**namonologues

On this day, 70 years ago, this stone was laid. It celebrates many hours of voluntary work by a now largely unknown team...
17/12/2024

On this day, 70 years ago, this stone was laid. It celebrates many hours of voluntary work by a now largely unknown team of Tauranga Repertory Society members, dedicated to providing a home for theatre in Tauranga. This home has operated continuously since that day with many dedicated members offering their skills and talents to this cause. The latest burst of activity to repaint the exterior and renovate the downstairs dressing rooms was instigated and managed to a large degree by Jack Visser, ably assisted by John ten Velde and others

We are delighted to announce our play for the March/April 2025 season at 16th Avenue Theatre.“The Va**na Monologues” was...
16/12/2024

We are delighted to announce our play for the March/April 2025 season at 16th Avenue Theatre.

“The Va**na Monologues” was a landmark in women’s empowerment and continues to be as relevant as ever.

This witty, irreverent, compassionate and wise piece of award-winning theatre, honours female sexuality in all its complexity. It gives a voice to women’s deepest fantasies, fears, angers, pleasures and calls for a world where all women are safe and free in themselves and their bodies.

If you care for someone with a va**na, then this is a play for you.

Audition notice coming this week!

**namonologues

Introducing one of our new service sponsors.. "Speedy Signs".Recently seen as the fantastic Charles Hart in Nell Gwynn, ...
14/12/2024

Introducing one of our new service sponsors.. "Speedy Signs".

Recently seen as the fantastic Charles Hart in Nell Gwynn, owner Dan Goldie- Anderson had this to say;

“Speedy Signs is a locally owned and operated signage company that has relished the chance to play an integral part for the not-for-profit community for more than 15 years. Dan Goldie, the owner of Speedy Signs, was born and bred in Tauranga, and is a proud advocate for local community initiatives, especially within
the world of Arts & Culture. Amongst other initiatives, they have helped create marketing material for community theatre groups across the BOP over the last 4 years, as well as theatre set props and backdrops."

We are thrilled to have Speedy Signs working alongside us!

With the dates for out next show and auditions to be announced soon...WATCH THIS SPACE!
12/12/2024

With the dates for out next show and auditions to be announced soon...

WATCH THIS SPACE!

As we bring the curtain down on the final show tonight, the entire cast and crew would like to say “thank you” for all y...
06/12/2024

As we bring the curtain down on the final show tonight, the entire cast and crew would like to say “thank you” for all your support.

With a massive nine sold out shows and the rest having >95 % capacity sold, we are truly grateful and have loved every second.

Restoration theatre and drama is alive and well in Tauranga. We take our final bow tonight 🍊

If you’ve seen “Nell Gwynn” you undoubtedly were blown away by the professional and spectacular quality of our costumes....
06/12/2024

If you’ve seen “Nell Gwynn” you undoubtedly were blown away by the professional and spectacular quality of our costumes. Here is a wonderful article on head costume designer Alf Weston who came out of retirement to take on this project.

Read about his incredible career and his inventive way of sourcing fabrics!

What an honour to have been dressed by the best in the business.

Community theatre is exactly that; community. We loved seeing and supporting TMTs musical production on our night off. T...
05/12/2024

Community theatre is exactly that; community. We loved seeing and supporting TMTs musical production on our night off. They’ve still got tickets for their final shows and you can follow their page for more info!

Wishing them the best for their final three!

We did it!We have officially sold out of tickets which takes the total to nine sold out shows out of our 14. A huge than...
04/12/2024

We did it!

We have officially sold out of tickets which takes the total to nine sold out shows out of our 14.

A huge thank you to all you wonderful people who have chosen to come and support our show; it means everything to us and we are so proud. Thank you all so very much.

Final three here we come!

03/12/2024
How lucky are we to have this class act in Nell Gwynn? The phenomenal Sarah Bate as Nancy. Less than 15 tickets left acr...
02/12/2024

How lucky are we to have this class act in Nell Gwynn? The phenomenal Sarah Bate as Nancy.

Less than 15 tickets left across the next five shows.

* There are some bots selling tickets for Nell Gwynn on Facebook. Please be cautious and mindful and only purchase ticke...
01/12/2024

* There are some bots selling tickets for Nell Gwynn on Facebook. Please be cautious and mindful and only purchase tickets through the link below *

The play celebrates love and the triumph of personality over class. Charles, the King falls in love with Nell Gwynn, an orange seller outside Drury Lane Th

How fabulous are our cast?!With nine shows under their belts and a sold out matinee this afternoon, they’ll be having a ...
01/12/2024

How fabulous are our cast?!

With nine shows under their belts and a sold out matinee this afternoon, they’ll be having a well deserved break before being back for the final five shows. With less than 20 tickets remaining across the season, don’t be the one who misses out!

And the reviews keep on coming…
30/11/2024

And the reviews keep on coming…

Have you heard our amazing band?! We are halfway through our run with seven shows down and seven shows to go. Don’t miss...
29/11/2024

Have you heard our amazing band?!

We are halfway through our run with seven shows down and seven shows to go. Don’t miss out!

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Shaking hands with our cast…
Shaking hands with our cast…

Ever wondered what chaos is happening behind the scenes of a play…?

First review is in!
First review is in!

“How to don one’s tights.” A lesson from Charles II…

Meet Kynaston…
Meet Kynaston…

In the 1600s, women’s parts were played by boys and young men. Our Kynaston is more than accustomed to performing female roles and is most put out when “pretty, witty” Nell Gwynn steps onto the stage… Opening two weeks tomorrow 🍊

Charles II and Nancy The Dressmaker enjoying some back stage banter. This is why we do it. For the love of it. And it shows 🍊 Have you got your tickets?

With two sold out shows and five shows on fire, we are partying like Charles II at 16th Avenue tonight. Don’t miss out! 🍊

Introducing John Dryden! John Dryden was an English Poet, literary critic and playwright who worked alongside Nell Gwynn. Hear his insights… Tickets here: https://iticket.co.nz/events/2024/nov/nell-gwynn

Friday frolicking with Nell. Come and see the “commoner and whore” who captured the heart of London’s theatre and Charles II. https://iticket.co.nz/events/2024/nov/nell-gwynn

So who was the witty and playful Nell Gwynn? $25 EARLY BIRD TICKETS 3 more days to grab your early bird tickets! NELL GWYNN 22 Nov - 7 Dec https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2024/nov/nell-gwynn Nell’s rise from the streets of London to stardom is nothing short of legendary, but it’s her wild and daring affair with King Charles II that really steals the spotlight. In the middle of royal gossip, scandal, and endless parties, their love story defies all the rules, lasting right up until the king’s final breath. This fast-paced, wickedly funny play dives into their electric romance, mixing drama, music, humour, and plenty of sass. Set in the glamorous 1600s, the costumes and sets are pure eye candy, bringing to life a time when love was risky, the parties were wild, and nothing was off-limits. Get ready for a love story that’s anything but dull! Early bird tickets available for first three performances. One already sold out!

"London's Own Cinderella" Nell's rags -to- riches story is not one to be missed. Known as "pretty, witty Nell", her documented crafty and punchy retorts are woven throughout this hilarious script. With four shows already sold out and only a few days left of the early bird tickets, don't miss out! https://iticket.co.nz/events/2024/nov/nell-gwynn

Hark! It is a most joyous Friday. Pray, join me in savouring mine elixir; an Olde Fashioned, a truly venerable concoction. Ahhhh - delightful indeed!” “Let not thine eyes overlook our early bird tickets now available for thy procurement, for the first three performances are vanishing before thy eyes!” Tickets in bio 🍊

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