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The ZONY Awards have been established to recognise performance and production excellence amongst members of the Musical Theatre New Zealand Zone 2 region

17/06/2026

Get ready to cut loose! 🎶 This June, St Paul’s Collegiate School is bringing the house down with Footloose — a high-energy musical bursting with iconic songs, electrifying dance, and a bold story about freedom, music, and standing up for what you believe in. 💥

📅 June 26–30, 2026
📍 Southwell School Performing Arts Centre
🎟️ Grab your tickets now: www.stpauls.school.nz

Not only is this an unforgettable night of student talent and passion, but this production is also in the running for the 2026–27 Zony Awards season! 🏆 Be part of the magic — come cheer on our cast, feel the rhythm, and let the music move you.

Let’s make every step count. See you there! 🕺💃

14/06/2026

🎸⚡ Get Ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll! ⚡🎸

All Shook Up is a high-energy jukebox musical inspired by the legendary songs of Elvis Presley.

When a leather-clad, guitar-strumming rebel rides into a quiet town, the lives of its repressed residents are turned upside down. As love blossoms, rules are challenged, and hearts are opened, the town discovers the transformative power of music, freedom, and being true to yourself.

Join us as the talented students of Whakatāne High School sing, dance, and rock their way through this fun-filled musical adventure. Packed with Elvis classics, laughter, romance, and plenty of energy, All Shook Up is a show guaranteed to leave you smiling.

🎭 Whakatāne High School 2026 Production
📅 20 June – 2 July 2026
📍 Whakatāne Little Theatre
🎟 Tickets available at TryBooking.com

We are also proud to announce that this production will be judged as part of the 2026–2027 season of The Zony Awards, celebrating excellence in community theatre across New Zealand.

Come and watch our students shake, rattle, and roll their little hearts out in this unforgettable Elvis-inspired musical!

13/06/2026

📚✨ A Little Bit Naughty... and a Whole Lot of Magic! ✨📚

Based on Roald Dahl's beloved story, Matilda the Musical is a joyful celebration of courage, imagination, and the power of standing up for what's right.

Featuring the award-winning music and lyrics of Tim Minchin, this spectacular musical follows the story of Matilda – an extraordinary young girl whose intelligence, determination, and bravery help her overcome bullies, challenge injustice, and change her world.

Proudly presented by Hamilton Operatic Society, this production marks a special milestone as Hamilton's oldest musical theatre company helps celebrate the Waikato's newest theatrical venue. With a talented local cast, unforgettable songs, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of heart, Matilda the Musical is a theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

From the fearsome Miss Trunchbull to the warm-hearted Miss Honey, this beloved story reminds us that kindness matters, bravery counts, and sometimes a little rebellion can make all the difference.

📍 BNZ Theatre, Hamilton
📅 27 June – 5 July
🎟 Tickets available at Ticketmaster.co.nz

This production is also being adjudicated as part of the 2026–2027 season of The Zony Awards, celebrating excellence in community theatre across New Zealand.

Don't miss your chance to experience this magical musical phenomenon!

12/06/2026

🎭 Opening Soon at Centre Stage Taupō! 🎭

Join us for The Cripple of Inishmaan, a darkly funny and deeply moving comedy set on a remote Irish island in 1934.

Billy, an orphan living with a disability, dreams of escaping the poverty and limitations of island life. When a Hollywood film crew arrives nearby, he seizes what may be his only chance for adventure, belonging, and a new future. But as secrets are revealed and dreams collide with reality, Billy discovers that life doesn't always follow the script.

Filled with sharp wit, memorable characters, and unexpected heart, The Cripple of Inishmaan is a powerful story about hope, identity, and finding your place in the world.

📍 Centre Stage Taupō
📅 17–27 June
🎟 Tickets: www.trybooking.com

We are also proud to announce that this production is being adjudicated as part of the 2026–2027 season of The Zony Awards, celebrating excellence in community theatre across New Zealand.

Don't miss this unforgettable production!

11/06/2026

🏆 Nominations are still open for the Ngaire Holmes Memorial Achievement Award for Excellence in Theatre. We have extended the timeline until 20 June 2026. 🏆

✨ We encourage you to nominate someone in your community who has had an impact on your society for more than 5 years and is not currently covered by existing Zony Awards. ✨

This inaugural award will be presented at this year's Zony awards in Rotorua in October this year. 💫

Email [email protected] for details on your nomination!

07/06/2026

🎉 Get ready to celebrate theatre and its creativity at the Zony Awards Nominations event!

📅 Saturday, 25 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM (Online)
📍 Tune in from anywhere — the link to the online event is coming soon!

Get ready to celebrate the people and creativity in our communities!

29/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who got in touch and expressed an interest in joining our judging team. We were thrilled by the response and truly appreciate the support from our community.

We are delighted to welcome four new judges to our team:
✨ Bobby Mihi Howard
✨ Diane Connors
✨ Roy Eagleson
✨ Beverley Pullon

We look forward to working alongside you and are excited about the experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm you will bring to the role.

Please join us in giving Bobby, Dianne, Roy, and Beverley a warm welcome! 👏🎭

10/05/2026

✨ It seems appropriate to post this on Mother's Day, as we honour the "Mother" of the Zony awards. ❤️

Nominations are still open for the Ngaire Holmes Memorial Achievement Award for Excellence in Theatre.

We encourage you to nominate someone in your community who has had an impact on your society for more than 5 years and is not currently covered by existing Zony Awards. 🎭

💫 Nominations close 31 May 2026 and the inaugural award will be presented at this year's Zony awards in Rotorua. 🏆

Email [email protected] for details on your nomination!

08/05/2026

👑✨ TICKETS. ARE. ON. SALE. ✨👑

The princesses have smashed the storybook, seized the spotlight, and kicked the princes to the curb!
Packed with big laughs, sharp wit, and powerhouse vocals, Disenchanted! is a riotous night out celebrating fierce women, fractured fairytales, and the freedom to tell your own story. 💥👠🎤

This season is also up for Zony judging, so come along and support the cast as they bring this bold, hilarious production to life by Rotorua Musical Theatre on the Casablanca Theatre stage.

📍 Casablanca Theatre
📅 28 May – 6 June 2026
🎟️ Tickets are LIVE NOW:
https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/may/rmt-disenchanted

Move. Book. Run.
This princess uprising does not hold seats. 👑🔥

01/05/2026

🚨 Urgent Call for Zony Awards Judges! 🚨

Kia ora everyone,

The Zonys are absolutely thriving this year with an incredible 34 show entries 🎭—but we urgently need your help.

Our amazing judges have been going above and beyond, often attending shows on back-to-back nights (and sometimes even two in one day!). To keep things sustainable—and to make sure our judges stay energised and supported—we need to grow our judging pool.

Here’s the reality: without judges, the Zonys simply can’t continue. They are the backbone of everything we do.

👉 Know someone who’d be great?
👉 Interested yourself?

Please spread the word within your networks and help us bring some new faces into the team.

📅 Judges’ meeting & training: 27 June (Hamilton)

If you or someone you know is keen, get in touch with Tracy:
📧 [email protected]

Let’s keep the Zonys strong 💚

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