The Big Little Theatre Company Inc

The Big Little Theatre Company Inc

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Ashburton's leading youth theatre company. If you are interested in Drama lessons please look at the BLTC actor training page or email [email protected]

The Big Little Theatre Company Inc is a production company providing opportunities for The Big Little Theatre Company Actors to perform in several shows each year. Young actors train under the wing of Jackie Heffernan who began teaching students in Ashburton 9 years ago. Each show we produce is both extremely high in quality and rich in experience for the budding actors.

Photos from The Big Little Theatre Company Inc's post 13/04/2026

And that's a wrap on 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'. Congratulations to all involved on an amazing show, and many thanks to our supportive audiences and to our generous funders.

Hope to see you all again next year!

A curious big little production in Ashburton 09/04/2026

Thanks so much to Mark Darbyshire for this fantastic review of Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time!

There are just 3 more performances, and fewer than 25 tickets remaining for Friday night. Don't miss out

A curious big little production in Ashburton It's worth the trip out to Ashburton this weekend to see this dazzling youth production of a much-loved story.

Photos from Ashburton Event Centre's post 08/04/2026

Thank you for coming to our dress rehearsal, AEC. We're so glad you enjoyed it. We can't wait for opening night tonight!

06/04/2026

Just three days until opening night! And it's time to introduce our final talented cast member.

Callum Tait is playing the part of Ed Boone. 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' will be his fifth production with Big Little Theatre Company, and he is looking forward to it. He is a year 12 student at Ashburton College and enjoys playing piano and hockey, as well as, of course, drama. He has just been nominated for direct entry to the National Shakespeare School Production, taking place in Wellington later this year. Callum has enjoyed the challenge of this play and looks forward to seeing you there.

Please support these amazing young actors and buy your ticket now at https://asheventcentre.co.nz/event/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/

Photos from The Big Little Theatre Company Inc's post 05/04/2026

Don't let the fact that they are mostly teenagers fool you. The cast of 'Curious Incident' includes many highly experienced actors, including people who have gained distinction in Trinity College of London exams, placed in the National Young Performers competition, and performed in many plays in Ashburton and Christchurch.

Many of the cast are long-standing members of BLTC and have performed together for a long time. BLTC really is a whānau, and this is part of what enables the impressively tight ensemble work you will see.

Here's a throwback to some of our actors performing in Twelfth Night 7 years ago. They appear somewhat shorter than when they were pictured in dress rehearsals last week!

Play offers chance to reflect 05/04/2026

Play offers chance to reflect Big Little Theatre Company senior actors are preparing to stage a play lauded as a coming-of-age journey this week. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows Christopher, a neurodivergent young man, who attempts to solve the mystery of a dead dog. Director Jackie Heffernan said she h...

04/04/2026

Just four sleeps until opening night. We're so excited!!
And we haven't even finished introducing our amazing cast.

Emma Mihailescu Bogdan is 11 years old and is a year 7 student at Ashburton Intermediate School. ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ will be her third show with The Big Little Theatre Company. She plays ‘Mrs Wise’ and ‘The Woman on the Heath’, as well as being an important part of the ensemble. Emma enjoys performing, especially singing. Emma invites you all to this intimate theatre experience, and says Big Little Theatre Company’s performance of this popular play provides unique insights into how the characters are feeling.

Tickets available from: https://nz.patronbase.com/_AshburtonEventCentre/Productions/7YP/Performances

03/04/2026
02/04/2026

It's only 6 days until 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' opens! Do you have your ticket yet???

Oakleigh Haywood plays the role of Siobhan. They are a student at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery and are currently preparing to direct 'Godot is a Woman' at school. They have been doing theatre since they were 6 (BLTC ignited that passion) and they have performed with a range of theatre companies including Hwyl Theatre, Top Dog Theatre, Canterbury Youth Theatre, and Riccarton Players. This is their sixth show with the Big Little Theatre Company and they have enjoyed every moment of it.

Tickets are available from: https://asheventcentre.co.nz/event/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time/

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Ashburton Trust Events Centre
Ashburton
7700