DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL
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.
In this OnStage Hamilton programme you will come in each Sunday afternoon in your age group, and work with our inspirational tutors on putting together the performances, learning and developing all of the dance, drama and vocal skills you need to excel on stage. Everyone who joins the programme performs in every show. We strive to maximise the opportunities available, casting multiple people in each lead role. Performances and rehearsals are at Clarence Street Theatre.
About the show:
Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way.
Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a vibrant, laugh out loud show for the whole family!
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Registration for the programme is $450 incl GST.
About National Youth Theatre
National Youth Theatre is an all-access training programme for children and young adults. You don't need to audition to be part of the chorus, our lead roles are auditioned from within the cast. 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.
Our programmes are open to performers aged 7 - 18 years old. To make sure you're informed of our upcoming shows, sign up for our newsletter!
Orientation Day - Saturday 21st February, All Cast, 12:30 - 3:30
Rehearsals, every Sunday from Sunday 22nd February 2026
(Except 5th April (Easter Weekend), 12th April (Middle of School Holidays).
Juniors (7-9yrs) 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Intermediate - (10-12yrs) 1:45pm -3:00pm
Seniors - (13-18yrs) 3:30pm -4:45pm.
Leads: Thursdays: 6.30pm-8.30pm (Starting 12th March)
Auditions: Saturday 7th March, between 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Performing at Clarence Street Theatre
School Preview Shows:
Thursday, 14 May: 9:45am and 12:15pm
Friday, 15 May: 12:00pm
Public Shows:
Friday, 15 May, 7:00pm
Saturday, 16 May, 1:30pm and 7:00pm
Sunday, 17 May, 1:30pm
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