Rangatahi/Younger Audiences 

TAHI has been programming Theatre for Young Audiences since 2019, fourteen in total and for a range of young people. We recognise how important it is to foster the engagement of tamariki and rangatahi. We work alongside PAYPA (Performing Arts Young People Aotearoa) and Dr Kerryn Palmer, PAYPA's Facilitator, is an important trustee on the TAHI Board.

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Dr. Kerryn Palmer
PAYPA Facilitator
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2025

There once was a boy… written and performed by Robert Lloyd, is a “live pop-up book” performance created specifically for young people aged 10-14, and their friends and whānau. We welcome school bookings for the 1pm shows on 10 & 11 Sep 2025. Learn more.

HATCH, our emerging artists’ showcase is performed by students under 25s, and is aimed at audiences in that demographic. 

Many of the other shows as part of this year’s TAHI Festival are made for audiences of all ages ages. Explore the festival calendar to find out what’s on.

2023 

Flutter by String Bean Puppets was our Work in Development for the festival - a dedicated TYA show with support from TAHI, opportunities for feedback and a four night festival season to test their work. It continues to tour. 

HATCH -our emerging artists’ programme is performed by under 25s and aimed at that demographic. 

2022 

Captain Festus McBoyle - The Prose and Cons presented by Pea-Knuckle Productions

Party Pigs By Little Dog Barking Theatre Company

HATCH  - our emerging artists’ programme is performed by under 25s and aimed at that demographic. 

2021 

Whānau - a collection of monologues from NZ solo shows, with a target audience of secondary school students. 

The Great Teddy Bear Escape Created and Performed by Beth Kayes

Tennis Created and Performed by Patrick Adderley

HATCH  - our emerging artists’ programme is performed by under 25s and aimed at that demographic. 

2020 

Batch - a collection of monologues from NZ solo shows, with a target audience of secondary school students. 

HATCH - our emerging artists’ programme is performed by under 25s and aimed at that demographic. 

Yes, Yes, Yes - Presented by Eleanor Bishop and Karin McCracken

Turn on the Light - Presented by Little Dog Barking. Devised by Peter Wilson and Kenny King

2019

HATCH- our emerging artists’ programme is performed by under 25s and aimed at that demographic.

Puppet theater scene with a puppeteer controlling two puppets, set on a colorful stage with a moon backdrop and whimsical scenery.

Flutter (2023)

A man with a beard and striped shirt holding a puppetry puppet of a pig wearing a green sweater on a stage decorated with stars and bunting.

Party Pigs (2022)

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Actor Android - HATCH Showcase (2021)

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BATCH (2020)