16th Avenue Theatre

16th Avenue Theatre "Shakespeare in Love"
7-22 August 2026

Tickets: On Sale https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/aug/16th-ave-shakespeare-in-love

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.

Calling all Sopranos!Auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano will be held on Sunday 19th July at 1pm.Roles Availabl...
01/06/2026

Calling all Sopranos!

Auditions for Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Soprano will be held on Sunday 19th July at 1pm.

Roles Available

Mrs Wylie - Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, Mid 50s, Mother to Jerry
Jo - Assistant to Mrs Wylie, Late 20s, Small singing role
Jerry Wylie - Son of Mrs Wylie, Early 30s, Lawyer
Elena Firenzi - Italian soprano married to Pasquale, Small singing role
Pasquale Firenzi - Italian husband of Elena
Leo - Dutch tenor - Late 20s - No singing required
Bellhop - Can be female or male - Any age
Julia - Chairwoman of the Opera Guild - 60's

For more information head to:
https://16avetheatre.co.nz/19-july-2026-lend-me-a-soprano

Chaos! Romance! Sword fights! Questionable acting!Presenting the utterly outrageous cast and crew of Shakespeare in Love...
31/05/2026

Chaos! Romance! Sword fights! Questionable acting!

Presenting the utterly outrageous cast and crew of Shakespeare in Love!

Coming to 16th Avenue Theatre this August! Packed with enough drama to make the Queen herself blush.

Book your tickets now before they vanish faster than a Director on opening night!
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/aug/16th-ave-shakespeare-in-love

“I will have Poetry in my life. And Adventure. And Love. Love above all!”16th Avenue Theatre is proud to present our nex...
26/05/2026

“I will have Poetry in my life. And Adventure. And Love. Love above all!”

16th Avenue Theatre is proud to present our next production of Shakespeare in Love.

Tickets on sale soon.

Our cast are enjoying a couple of well-earned days of rest before our final four shows this week ✨We’ve had SUCH wonderf...
17/05/2026

Our cast are enjoying a couple of well-earned days of rest before our final four shows this week ✨

We’ve had SUCH wonderful audience feedback so far, and we cannot wait to share these last few beautiful and deeply moving performances with you.

Ticket: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/may/the-thrill-of-love

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Tauranga
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