National Children's Theatre (NCT)

See upcoming events below for dates and details

Children's theatre

Professional children’s theatre shows, theatre workshops (dancing, singing, acting) ages 5-17, Shakespeare club (ages 10-17), auditions for children to participate in shows, comps to ngo’s.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: 28 October - 22 December 2019

Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! The audience will see Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self-confidence and self-esteem. The entire production is smoothly tied together by an energetic and personable Narrator, who effortlessly bridges time and excites the audience with creative anticipation. This is a show not to be missed!

NCT MUSICAL THEATRE HOLIDAY CAMP: 9 - 13 December 2019

Theme: Broadway Musical Theatre
A five day special camp concentrating on training in musical theatre style. The classes will include: singing, dancing, acting, mask making, stage make up and stage combat with qualified specialist instructors involving all aspects of musical theatre performance.

NCT Term Three Theatre Workshops: 13 July - 14 September 2019

NCT Workshops are open to all children who are motivated to learn, grow, and explore the world of theatre and the arts. The program is an ongoing, year–round training project for youth of diverse backgrounds designed to teach students about live theatre, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Kids birthday parties

Celebrate your birthday on a very "Special Birthday Party Journey". Carloads of children, family and friends arrive at the theatre. They meet the birthday girl or boy in the "Birthday Party Room". There is jostling and laughter as excitement and anticipation of seeing the "Special Party Theatre Production" mounts.

Birthday party tickets are handed to each party guest and then they proceed to the theatre for the performance.
Music... The lights go down... Silence.

The audience is close to the action and is exhilarated watching the plays. NCT finds subjects and stories that matter to young people and adults and brings them to life in a relevant exciting way, creating an unforgettable theatrical and learning experience.

As a special "Birthday Treat", the birthday child is invited on the stage and receives a birthday gift, photo of cast while the audience sing "Happy Birthday".

Birthday parties are arranged directly with the Theatre Management on 011 484 1584/5.