Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical
No audition required. Everyone performs.
In this OnStage Aotea programme, you’ll rehearse each Sunday afternoon in your age group, working with our inspirational tutors in singing, dance and drama.
- Performances at Kiri te Kanawa Theatre at the Aotea Centre
- Everyone performs in every show
- Multiple lead casts to maximise opportunities
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical" is a 4 month training programme, building up to another season of NYT's dazzling performances at Auckland's Aotea Centre.
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 this spectacular production, as we bring the magic of these beloved characters to the stage.
About the show:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical
Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler
Based on the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios Films
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, with a range of roles available for all ages!
Click here to find out more about the show!
National Youth Theatre is an all-access training programme for children and young adults aged between 7 - 21. 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.
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. Rehearsals mostly take place at Bayfield School, in Herne Bay.
COURSE FEE: $595
(Needs-based scholarships are available, to find out more, click here)
REHEARSAL TIMES: Rehearsals are held each Sunday, at Bayfield Primary School Hall, 2-12 Clifton Road, Herne Bay.
(ages are by cut off date 29th November, 2026 - the final performance day)
Team Whero/Red - (7 - 9yrs) 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Team Kōwhai/Yellow - (10-11yrs) 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Team Kākāriki/Green - (12-13yrs) 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Team Kahurangi/Blue - Extension Dance (Selected by audition from Teams Green and Purple only) 3:45pm-4:45pm
Team Waiporoporo/Purple - (14-21 yrs) 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Leads on Thursdays: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
At the end of the programme there will be four public performances (on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2026) and three subsidised performances for schools, on Thursday 26th at 9.45 am & 12.15 pm, and Friday 27th November at 12 pm. If your school is interested in attending please get in touch.
Important Dates
Note: Unless specified, rehearsals take place at Bayfield School.
Orientation Day for all cast: Saturday 25th July 2026
1st Rehearsal: Sunday 26th July
Rehearsals continue every Sunday except for middle weekend of the school holidays (4th October) and Labour Day Weekend (26th October)
Dance Extension Workshop: Sunday 2nd August
1st Round Auditions & Callbacks: Saturday 8th August - Sunday 9th August
Dance Extension Auditions: Sunday 16th August
Final Round Auditions: Saturday 22nd August
Final Round Callbacks: Saturday 29th August
Weekend Intensive: Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November 2026 (Team Purple, dance extension team and selected leads required). Camp is an additional fee.
There will be rehearsal as usual for Red/Yellow/Green on this weekend
Runs: 17th and 19th November 6:30 - 9:00pm (Leads and older cast)
Runs: 21st and 22nd November, Bayfield School (Full cast)
Theatre Week: Monday 23rd November - Sunday 29th November (some time will be required off school, particularly leads. All cast will require full days off school Wednesday 25th - Friday 27th November)
Performances to Schools:
Thursday 26th November, 9:45am & 12:15pm
Friday 27th November 12:00pm
Public Performances:
Friday 27th November, 7pm
Saturday 28th November, 1:30pm & 7pm
Sunday 29th November 4:00pm
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