March 4-5 2023 brings a treat for everyone – performance art theatres across the country are opening their doors to the public. After years of shows being cancelled, theatre doors being shut and many performances grinding to a halt across New Zealand, Music Theatre New Zealand (MTNZ) is thrilled to announce their third annual National Theatre Open Weekend.

Harlequin Musical Theatre the hub of musical theatre excellence in our community is proud to be a part of this event and is opening the doors to their theatre to share what Harlequin is about.

Behind every person on stage there is usually another two or three backstage working in the areas of wardrobe, properties, set building, stage crew, hospitality, marketing, make-up, hair design, lighting and sound. The weekend will provide an opportunity to see what these areas are all about.

Harlequin Musical Theatre is located behind the Howick Leisure Centre at 563 Pakuranga Rd, Howick. The doors will be open for tours on Saturday 4 March 11am-12noon and you are invited to watch a rehearsal for their next production SCHOOL OF ROCK on Sunday 5 March 2-3pm.

If you have you ever thought- I enjoy theatre but could never do that! Or I would like to find out more about making costumes, or I could be good at publicity and marketing. Maybe love singing or wonder how they made that scenery? Then this is your chance to have a look at what makes your local community theatre company tick and meet an awesome team of volunteers!

Check out the event on our social media here