The Stolen Crystal
2022-07-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
By Paul Topliss

This show written for us by a local writer has all the elements of a traditional fairy story.

We follow Pip and his friends as they do good deeds and overcome adversity. Add in a woods woman, a troll, and a plot to steal the crystal and you have entertainment for young children in the school holidays.All the performers in this production are under 15 years of age so please come along and support local youth theatre in the Bays

Club Night
2022-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Come along and join Torbay Theatre for our next Club Night.

Contribute a skit, poem, song or anything entertaining, or offer yourself as an actor in someone else’s skit. Maximum length 10 minutes, the shorter the better. Please let us know in advance so we can organise the programme.

All Welcome, members and non-members. If you don’t wish to perform, no problem! Just come along and enjoy the fun!Entry $2 each, audience and performers – no exceptions! – Click Here: To make payment online.

Please note that under current COVID restrictions, we aren’t allowed to serve finger food. Please bring your own snacks and drinks.

For more info or to offer an item please contact clubnight@torbaytheatre.com.

Platinum Jubilee Extravaganza
2022-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
1952 was a busy year. As the young Queen Elizabeth II was being crowned in London, twelve thousand miles away in Torbay, New Zealand, a keen group of thespians and dramaphiles were getting together to form the Torbay Dramatic Society (aka Torbay Theatre). Now, sadly, our Gracious Queen is no more, but Torbay Theatre goes on from strength to strength.

On Saturday 29 October, our Torbay Theatre whānau will be celebrating 70 years of community theatre in Torbay with a special event to be held in the Torbay Community Hall. Our teams are working right now to put together an evening’s entertainment comprising samples of some of the plays, musicals, and variety shows that have been presented in each of the last seven decades.

This will be an entertaining evening for all, with audience seated at tables, and plenty of opportunity to mingle between acts. We hope to attract many members from days gone by, as well as our usual mix of roughly age 8-88 currently involved, so reminiscence will be a-plenty!

This is a one-off event and spaces will be limited, so be sure to reserve yours. Supper will be served, and drinks are BYO.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please indicate in the notes if one of your party will be in a wheelchair or has any other mobility issues.

The Music Man
2022-12-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-12-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-12-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-12-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand

Club Night
2023-03-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
A radio comedy brought to the stage, an excerpt from our next big show, teens re-enacting a Finnemore skit, then an aria from a professional bass or soprano, followed by a Joyce Grenfell narration, a BBC panel game show, and a tap dance.

Just a taste of Club Night at Torbay Theatre – a big part of what keeps our group together. Roughly four times a year we gather and entertain each other with short pieces – Rule 1: 10 minutes absolute maximum – Rule 2: some rehearsal is required, but perfection is not expected.

All are welcome to Club Night, so come along to watch or perform for a princely $2

The Great Piratical Treasure Hunt - SOLD OUT
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
For the very young (aimed at age 2ish to 8ish). Bring your littlest ones to see THE GREAT PIRATICAL TREASURE HUNT at Torbay Theatre this July school holidays.Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, at 2pm.$5 All Ages.Help the best pirates work out the puzzle and solve problems along the way. Can they read the treasure map, or will they be tricked? Look out for the colourful parrot!BOOKING ADVISED: these shows sell out fast.

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The Great Piratical Treasure Hunt - SOLD OUT
2023-07-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
For the very young (aimed at age 2ish to 8ish). Bring your littlest ones to see THE GREAT PIRATICAL TREASURE HUNT at Torbay Theatre this July school holidays.Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th, at 2pm.$5 All Ages.

Help the best pirates work out the puzzle and solve problems along the way. Can they read the treasure map, or will they be tricked? Look out for the colourful parrot!

BOOKING ADVISED: these shows sell out fast.

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The Last Five Years
2024-08-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
This award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown has been a huge success in London and America, amongst other countries. It is a love story told in two directions at once, with only two characters, played by Drew Young and Maria Morris. Jamie begins at the hopeful beginning, whereas Cathy starts her tale at the ending of their love, the two meeting only in the middle at their wedding.

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The Last Five Years
2024-08-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-08-30 19:30 - 22:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
This award-winning musical by Jason Robert Brown has been a huge success in London and America, amongst other countries. It is a love story told in two directions at once, with only two characters, played by Drew Young and Maria Morris. Jamie begins at the hopeful beginning, whereas Cathy starts her tale at the ending of their love, the two meeting only in the middle at their wedding.

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The Last Five Years - SOLD OUT
2024-08-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand

Club Night
2024-09-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
This is a light-hearted and lightly-rehearsed evening where we entertain each other with short items of all kinds

Come along and join Torbay Theatre for our next Club Night in the Torbay Community Hall.

Contribute a skit, poem, song or anything entertaining, or offer yourself as an actor in someone else’s skit. Maximum length 10 minutes, the shorter the better. Please let us know in advance so we can organise the programme.

All Welcome, members and non-members. If you don’t wish to perform, no problem! Just come along and enjoy the fun!

Entry $2 each, audience and performers – no exceptions! – Click Here: To make payment online.

Some juice and nibbles will be on your tables, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Wine glasses are provided.

For more info or to offer/be part of an item please contact clubnight@torbaytheatre.com.

AUDITIONS: “Torbay’s Twinkling Christmas Show”
2024-11-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Come singers, come dancers, musicians, magicians, come comedians … and performers of all ages, abilities, and skill levels, solo or as part of a group, to audition for our fabulous end-of-year Christmas variety show. All acts must be family-friendly and celebrate the spirit of the season. To book your audition slot, or for more information, please email auditions@torbaytheatre.com .

Prepared audition piece to be 2-3 minutes. Please bring any necessary props or musical accompaniment. You can either email your music in advance or bring it on a device that connects to our speakers. Audition slots assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Performances December 7th and 8th.

Torbay's Twinkling Christmas Show
2024-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Torbay Theatre presents Torbay’s Twinkling Christmas Show! Join us this December for an enchanting evening of music, dance, comedy, and all-around holiday cheer! We’re ready to dazzle and delight with this community-driven showcase, celebrating the incredible talent right here in Torbay.

From singers and dancers to comedians and musicians, we’re bringing together performers of all ages and skill levels. Expect an unforgettable evening filled with joy, laughter, and heartwarming performances that capture the spirit of the season!

Come, celebrate, and support your local talent! Whether it’s a family outing or a night out with friends, Torbay’s Twinkling Christmas Show is the perfect way to kick off the festive season.

Torbay’s Twinkling Christmas Show
2024-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand

Victorian Murder Mystery Game - The Last Gasp
2025-06-07 18:30 - 22:00 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Step back into 1899 and into the darkly delightful world of The Last Gasp, a Victorian murder mystery full of scandal, suspense, and surprises!

Join us at Torbay Theatre’s Murder Mystery Night in the Gate Theatre on Saturday, 7 June 2025. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the intrigue begins promptly at 7:00pm.

What to Expect:

A fully interactive evening of drama and deduction

Meet George Sweet, the 5th Earl of Coddingham – throwing one last party before fleeing justice

Encounter ex-wives, a resentful son, curious villagers, and a butler who’s guarding the sherry

Help solve the mystery when the police crash the party with a shocking arrest in mind…

A light supper is provided, and tickets are just $15.

BYO drinks – wine glasses available. Feel free to bring your own snacks too!

Perfect for mystery lovers aged 12 and up. Costumes are welcome but not required—come for the clues, stay for the scandal.

Want more details or interested in participating?Email us at clubnight@torbaytheatre.com

Will you uncover the truth… or become a suspect yourself?

AUDITIONS: H.M.S Pinafore
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Ahoy there! Auditions for HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan are taking place on Sunday, 8 June at the Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road. This classic comic opera is directed by the fabulous Peter Segrove and his experienced creative team.

HMS Pinafore is not quite a full-length operetta. There were casting issues in 1878: the comedienne who was cast to play Cousin Hebe pulled out and the young singer replacing her would not have been able to cope with the comic dialogue or the full solo songs. Accordingly, most of the role of Cousin Hebe was cut and this shortened the show considerably. It is Director Peter Segrove’s aim to extend this production of HMS Pinafore and make up for lost time! We have the original dialogue which was cut and are also looking to insert a song or two to flesh out the role of Cousin Hebe.

The story is a typical Gilbert and Sullivan imbroglio, and is easily told in a single (long!) sentence. Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty, is arriving on the HMS Pinafore, along with a chorus of his sisters, cousins and aunts, to claim the hand of the Captain’s daughter, Josephine, who is unfortunately in love with a common sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, but is unable to tell Ralph because, although she loves him, she fears that life as the wife of a sailor would be very hard compared with that of the wife of a Lord and, in addition, she does not want to disappoint her father Captain Corcoran, who is determined that the match should happen, although he is warned by Little Buttercup, a nautical gypsy-like peddler, who is herself in love with the Captain, that strange things are about to happen!

Chorus auditions begin at 2pm, followed by principal auditions at 3pm.

The show will run from 25 September to 5 October and promises nautical charm, witty satire, and unforgettable tunes.

Contact Peter for more information. All welcome – no experience necessary!

H.M.S. Pinafore; The Lass That Loved a Sailor
2025-09-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Auckland
H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and a libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It opened at the Opera Comique in London on 25 May 1878, and ran for 571 performances, which was the second-longest run of any musical theatre piece up to that time. H.M.S. Pinafore was Gilbert and Sullivan’s fourth operatic collaboration and their first international sensation.

The story takes place aboard the Royal Navy ship HMS Pinafore. The captain’s daughter, Josephine, is in love with a lower-class sailor, Ralph Rackstraw, although her father intends her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty. She abides by her father’s wishes at first, but Sir Joseph’s advocacy of the equality of humankind encourages Ralph and Josephine to overturn conventional social order. They declare their love for each other and eventually plan to elope. The Captain discovers this plan, but, as in many of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas, a surprise disclosure changes things dramatically near the end of the story.

Club Night
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Gate Theatre, Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
This is a light-hearted and lightly-rehearsed evening where we entertain each other with short items of all kinds

Come along and join Torbay Theatre for our next Club Night in the Torbay Community Hall.

Contribute a skit, poem, song or anything entertaining, or offer yourself as an actor in someone else’s skit. Maximum length 10 minutes, the shorter the better. Please let us know in advance so we can organise the programme.

All Welcome, members and non-members. If you don’t wish to perform, no problem! Just come along and enjoy the fun!

Entry $2 each, audience and performers – no exceptions! – Click Here: To make payment online.

Some juice and nibbles will be on your tables, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Wine glasses are provided.

For more info or to offer/be part of an item please contact Dylan via clubnight@torbaytheatre.com

Club Night
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Torbay Community Hall, 35 Watea Road, Torbay, Auckland, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Come enjoy a variety of short items of all kinds! And/or provide one yourself! Club Night is our members entertaining each other, with quality (lightly) rehearsed acts of all kinds in a fun atmosphere. A typical Club Night (there is no typical Club Night!) might include teenagers doing Monty Python, professional opera singers, an extract from a play, a poem, tasters from our current musical, Irish jig, teen guitarist, tap dancers, wartime songs, comic monologues, stand-up, and Torbay Theatre Choir. The only rule is: ten minutes maximum. A very good way to see some of what we do, talk to us and feel the happy vibe. All welcome.

Entry $2 each, audience and performers – no exceptions! – Click Here: To make payment online.

Some juice and nibbles will be on your tables, but please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Wine glasses are provided.
