Morrinsville Theatre

04/09/2026

We are delighted to introduce our cast of 'Never Say Dy'! This show combines murder-mystery with a bit of improv, some audience sleuthing, and lots of laughs. The team will be straight into rehearsals from next week and cannot wait to bring the show together.

Tickets will be on sale soon, so keep an eye out!

CAST:
Liam Renwick — Sir Michael Ainsworth (Property Developer)
Pip Feast — Lady Fiona Ainsworth (Art Dealer)
Dylan Redfern — Dylan “Dy” Evans (Entrepreneur)
Isabella Valentine — Assistant Magician & Tatiana Toplova (Russian Bride)
Murray Feast — Tommy Tricker ( Professional Magician)
Hassen Kadhem — Forbes (Caretaker/Bartender)
Tyrone Bayman — Dr George Winters (Forensic scientist)
Heather Morton — Martina Rumbold (Detective Inspector)

01/09/2026

MALE ACTOR WANTED!

We’re looking for one more male actor to join the cast of our murder mystery dinner show Never Say Dy by Mo Speller.

It’s a fun, entertaining show with plenty of audience interaction and a great opportunity to get involved in a lively production!

⭐️ Show dates: 19th–28th November
⭐️ Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings & Sundays

We’re ideally looking for someone who can convincingly portray an older character, but acting ability is more important than age!

Interested, or know someone who might be? Please get in touch with Jo 021 126 6944.

29/08/2026

Can't wait to see you this afternoon!

We are looking for enthusiastic performers to audition for our upcoming production of Never say Dy; a fun murder-mystery dinner show.

This is an entertaining interactive production where the audience becomes part of the action, working together to solve the mystery. The show is light-hearted, some interesting characters, and encourages audience participation.

The production is not a long show, making it an enjoyable commitment for both experienced performers and those new to theatre looking to try something a little different. If you enjoy improvisation and interacting with an audience, this could be the perfect show for you!

Come along, have some fun and help bring this mystery to life.

Look forward to seeing you at auditions on the 30th of August 1pm

23/08/2026

Only one week until auditions for Never Say Dy!! Can't wait to see you there 🎩

We are looking for enthusiastic performers to audition for our upcoming production of Never say Dy; a fun murder-mystery dinner show.

This is an entertaining interactive production where the audience becomes part of the action, working together to solve the mystery. The show is light-hearted, some interesting characters, and encourages audience participation.

The production is not a long show, making it an enjoyable commitment for both experienced performers and those new to theatre looking to try something a little different. If you enjoy improvisation and interacting with an audience, this could be the perfect show for you!

Come along, have some fun and help bring this mystery to life.

Look forward to seeing you at auditions on the 30th of August 1pm

05/08/2026

Only a few weeks until auditions for our end of year murder-mystery show! Are you coming?

We are looking for enthusiastic performers to audition for our upcoming production of Never say Dy; a fun murder-mystery dinner show.

This is an entertaining interactive production where the audience becomes part of the action, working together to solve the mystery. The show is light-hearted, some interesting characters, and encourages audience participation.

The production is not a long show, making it an enjoyable commitment for both experienced performers and those new to theatre looking to try something a little different. If you enjoy improvisation and interacting with an audience, this could be the perfect show for you!

Come along, have some fun and help bring this mystery to life.

Look forward to seeing you at auditions on the 30th of August 1pm

30/07/2026

New landmark alert!!

Morrinsville Theatre is so excited to be joining the 'Herd of Cows?' with our very own THEATRICOW installed today! 🎭🐮

The beautiful artistry has been designed and hand-painted by Bernadette Ballantyne. It features all the fun aspects of theatre on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. Next time you're driving past or coming to see a show make sure to stop and check out the details.

Thanks so much to Stephen and Annette Silcock who have generously sponsored THEATRICOW for us 💚

25/07/2026

We are so proud to have been nominated for 6 Zony awards for the 2025-2026 season, a fantastic way to celebrate the hard work of the cast and crew of the two youth shows in the judging period.

A massive congratulations to everyone who was nominated across all of the categories - see you all at the awards evening in October!

13 the Musical:
✌️ Best Youth Production
🤩 Best Supporting Ensemble
🤸🏻‍♀️ Best Choreography - Rachael Bloemendal
📖 Outstanding Leading Female - Lily Dixon
🏈 Outstanding Supporting Male - Denzel Stevens

Mary Poppins Jr:
🪁 Best Supporting Ensemble

Zonys

24/07/2026

We are looking for enthusiastic performers to audition for our upcoming production of Never say Dy; a fun murder-mystery dinner show.

This is an entertaining interactive production where the audience becomes part of the action, working together to solve the mystery. The show is light-hearted, some interesting characters, and encourages audience participation.

The production is not a long show, making it an enjoyable commitment for both experienced performers and those new to theatre looking to try something a little different. If you enjoy improvisation and interacting with an audience, this could be the perfect show for you!

Come along, have some fun and help bring this mystery to life.

Look forward to seeing you at auditions on the 30th of August 1pm

12/07/2026

Want to be part of a murder mystery play? ‘Never Say Dy’ is a fun show where the ending has the potential to change every night – and we are holding auditions in August!

When Dylan (Dy) Evans brings his Russian bride to meet his former classmates at their Old Boys reunion, he is ill prepared for the dramatic and lethal consequences.

We are seeking a cast of 9 – no experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to engage in the process and with the audience. Contact Jo to book a space in the group audition on 30th August at 1pm, to ask for more information, or for a copy of a preview script by calling or texting 021 126 6944.

🪄 CHARACTERS
- Sir Michael Ainsworth (M), a property developer
- Lady Fiona Ainsworth (F), an art dealer
- Dylan ‘Dy’ Evans (M), an entrepreneur
- Tatiana Evans-Toplova (F), a Russian heiress
- Tommy Tricker (M), a professional magician
- Daphne (F), a magicians assistant
- Forbes (M), a bartender and the former school caretaker
- Dr George Winters (M), a forensic scientist
- Martina Rumbold (F), a detective inspector

Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings with some Sunday evenings and the show is on stage November 19th-28th 2026.