Rangi Ruru Theatre Arts

Celebrating Student Excellence in Dance

One of our dedicated Year 10 dancers, Isabel Wigley, recently travelled to Melbourne to take part in the Victorian Dance Festival. What an incredible opportunity on an international stage!

During the festival, Isabel trained with world-renowned choreographers and performed in the Ignite Showcase alongside talented dancers from across Australia.

We are so proud of her courage, growth, and willingness to step outside her comfort zone. This is exactly what it means to be a lifelong learner and artist!

Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

break a leg Lily!
Please join us in wishing Lily Partridge the very best of luck as she begins her season of Les Misérables with North Canterbury Musical Society. Opening night was Thursday 7th of May, with performances running through to Saturday 23rd of May.
We can’t wait to see you shine onstage!

Opening night was a HUGE success!
Congratulations to the incredible cast and crew of Once Upon a One More Time on a truly dazzling opening night. The vibes were high, the costumes were sparkling, and you were radiant on stage.
We’re so proud of the hard work, creativity, and teamwork that brought this production to life.
Good luck for the remainder of the almost sold‑out season.

What a week!
In just three days, our cast and crew have transformed our black box theatre into a whimsical storyland as we race towards opening night of Once Upon a One More Time on Tuesday the 5th of May.
Props have been created, costumes rhinestoned to sparkle, and lights set to bring the magic to life. ✨�
These students have worked tirelessly to create a truly Britney‑tastic fairytale and we can’t wait to share it with you.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and come see what these princesses have been up to!

From New York-trained actor, playwright and Old Girl, Emma Cushing, My Name is Moo is a piece dedicated to the process of becoming.
Emma studied Drama at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. After completing her degree, she worked for a production company producing theatre for Broadway. Now based back in New Zealand, Emma is delighted to be premiering her one -woman show, My Name is Moo where her love of theatre began.

Moo takes us back through the years, navigating growing up, girlhood, and the expectations that accompany it. Joy, curiosity, confusion, heartbreak, and hope shape Meg’s path into adulthood.

Playing at the Q Theatre in Auckland from 30th April - 2nd of May.

✨ Happily Ever After starts here ✨

Step into a fairytale like you’ve never seen before as our talented senior students sing and dance their hearts out in **Once Upon a One More Time**

Expect magic, music, and a whole lot of sparkle.

🎟 Tickets via the school website!

Join us for a season of storytelling and Britney magic!

🎭 Audition Skills in Action 🎭

On the final day of school, our Year 12 and 13 Drama students were lucky to take part in an audition workshop with Nic Kyle. Nic is a professional actor and the current Vocal Director for our senior production.

Nic guided students through how to dissect a script quickly and meaningfully, helping them show casting directors a clear understanding of the play, character, and motivations in a short audition setting. Students workshopped scenes from the Aotearoa New Zealand play Daughters of Heaven, and a few brave volunteers received focused support on their monologues; exploring how to show intention, clarity, and presence when standing on stage alone.

A huge thank you to Nic for sharing his industry insight and for guiding our ākonga with generosity and care. An inspiring and empowering way to wrap up the term!

🎄✨ **Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from the Theatre Arts team!** ✨🎄
As we wrap up an incredible year of creativity, performances, and teamwork, we want to thank our amazing students, families, and supporters for being part of this journey. Your passion and energy light up our stage every day!

Enjoy the holiday season, and we can’t wait to see you in the new year for more drama, dance, and unforgettable moments.