Auckland, Northland	Lara Brownie Theatre New Zealand Executive This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lara first took to the stage in 2011 at Dargaville Little Theatre, and has been passionate about the world of theatre and performance ever since. Over the years, Lara has had her hand in many roles on stage and off such as writing, directing, acting, costume and makeup, props and sound. Having a hand in many areas of a performance has taught her that theatre is a team effort. Coming from a small town with a humble little theatre, Lara has learned that big things can start small, that we can make do with the resources that we have and still create thought provoking works of art.

After moving to Auckland and attending University, Lara began writing, and delved deep into psychology and academics. Her insight into how the brain works and the human experience has a strong influence on her art. Now that she has finished studying, Lara is eager to return to performance and music, and to get involved in building up amateur theatre in New Zealand.

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No Stage Too Small

What a fantastic year ahead we have in the region with theatres gearing up for their first show seasons of the year, TheatreFest 2025 to prepare for, and a group to represent Aotearoa on a world stage in August. With the recent news that Dargaville Little theatre group ‘Out of Mind’ is to take the world stage in Monaco, I have been reflecting on the magnitude of this success, and what it took to get there.

Theatre performances start from passion, an internal flame burning to tell a story. It starts with an idea, a lightbulb moment, pen to paper, trial, error, and one heck of a robust cast that band together to bring a story to life. Throughout Aotearoa, we have many dinky theatres that are far more rich in history than space and equipment, that create art for the sole purpose of creating art. A world success coming from a tiny town in Northland proves that just as there is no part too small, there is no stage too small. It doesn’t matter what you do or don't have, it matters what you do with it. How can you bring your vision to life with the resources you have? Theatrefest is the ideal opportunity to put these ideas to a stage and have the opportunity to go further than your hometown. In theatre there is room for everyone of any age with any story to tell.

Coming up in the Region…

Howick Little Theatre– ‘Renovations for Six’ 22 Feb-15 March
Dolphin Theatre in Auckland– ‘Murdered to Death’ 28 Feb-15 March
Whangarei Theatre Company– ‘Aladdin Jr’ 25 March-5 April
Otamatea Repertory Theatre– ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr’ Dates TBC
Dargaville Little Theatre– ‘Chicago’ Further info and dates TBC

Region 1 - Community Theatre Groups & Shows

Northland

Dargaville Little Theatre - https://www.dargavillelittletheatre.co.nz/

Auckland

Howick Little Theatre - https://hlt.org.nz/