Hagley Theatre Company
Hagley Theatre Company is a self contained, independent training and performance programme attached to Hagley College. We have 35 years of providing expert, hands-on tuition and contemporary performance experiences to young people from all over the country.
In 2024, Hagley Theatre Company (HTC) will be operating from a satellite campus in St Albans. Students will still spend time at Hagley’s main site on Hagley Avenue and will therefore have access to the library, cafe, nurse and other facilities.
HTC offers students practical and theoretical study in a wide range of subjects through classes, practical workshops and a number of performance opportunities throughout the year.
The course of study is one or two years in length and has been designed for those looking at further professional study and a career in the performing arts. We have a reputation for providing excellent training and have achieved remarkable success with placing students into studies with…
- Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School
- UNITEC School of Performing Arts
Over the course of our 35-year history over 200 students have gone on to further professional study with many more securing ongoing employment in theatre, radio, television and teaching.
Students have regular classes timetabled and are also involved in a number of contemporary performance experiences. Our performance timetable is widely regarded as innovative and challenging with many of our seasons often never before seen in Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition to four major seasons annually HTC also delivers Ōtautahi Christchurch audiences a number of other opportunities including dance and our unique Scene+ seasons.
Unlike many training institutions all of our students are eligible for onstage roles through auditions that are held for all major seasons.
Entry to our programme is by application, interview and audition.
As a post-secondary, pre-tertiary course of study all applicants must be aged 18+ with positions in our first year intake dependent on the number of students returning for a second year of study. Usually there are 18-22 positions available.
Contact
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Cameron Mattox - Director
(03) 379 3090 ext 855