CATS - CHRISTCHURCH
NYT is coming to Christchurch! Join the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic CATS - hitting the Isaac Theatre Royal Stage in May 2025.
The National Youth Theatre is New Zealand's largest and longest running theatre programme for young people. We change lives from the stage, providing a space where you are embraced for who you are and encouraged to share your unique voice. This is a fantastic opportunity for young performers to be part of our premier production in Christchurch, as we bring the magic of this family favourite show to life.
The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories to Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life. Featuring famous numbers such as 'Memory', 'Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats' and 'Mr. Mistoffelees' with fabulous costumes that bring this production to life.
National Youth Theatre is an all-access training programme for children and young adults aged between 7 - 18. You don't need to audition to be part of the ensemble, once you register, you are part of the programme and will perform on stage in all performances. Our lead roles are auditioned from within the cast. Our programmes are equally suitable for young people who have never been part of a performance to those who hope to make theatre their career.
The cost of the training programme is $480.
Rehearsals are broken up by age group and all of the skills you need to participate in the show are taught by our experienced tutors. Rehearsals are mostly on Sunday afternoons, with lead rehearsals on Thursday evenings.
Important Dates
1st Rehearsal: Sunday 9th March
Rehearsals continue every Sunday except for middle weekend of the school holidays (Easter Sunday), April 20th.
REHEARSAL TIMES: (ages are by cut off date 21st March 2025)
Juniors (7-9yrs) 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Intermediate - (10-12yrs) 1:45pm -3:00pm
Seniors - (13-18yrs) 3:30pm -4:45pm
Leads (As required) 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Leads - Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm (Leads are selected from within the cast during rehearsals)
Auditions for lead roles: Saturday 22nd March
First Lead rehearsal: Thursday 27th March
Lead rehearsals continue every Thursday except 17th and 24th April (School holidays), and at the end of every Sunday rehearsal. Not all leads will necesarily be required at all lead rehearsals, a detailed schedule will be released closer to the start of the programme.
Theatre Week: Monday 19th - Sunday 25th May (some time will be required off school this week)
Theatre Week takes place at the Isaac Theatre Royal.
Rehearsals: Monday 19th - Thursday 21st (Timing TBC) - time will be required off school
Performances: Thursday 21st - Sunday 25th - time will be required off school
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