Heretaunga Players Inc.

15/06/2026

Kia ora everyone

Our mid-year production will be the full-length drama/thriller 'Obvious Guilt' by Ethan Bortman, directed by Liz Ebrey

Nigel is a smart man: a psychiatrist, no less. But his wife has gone missing and her mother is determined to involve the police.
As time goes by, things look blacker for Nigel, but he protests his innocence to the last.

we are pleased to announce our cast

Nigel - Alistair Smith
Emma - Sue Bainbridge
DCI Blake - Shane Abrahams
DCI Farnsworth - Aradhna Lal
Constable Molly - Hannah Madden
Clive - Christian Lander
Jessica - Melanie Young

Keep an eye out as tickets go on sale soon

Ngā mihi,

06/05/2026

Audition Reminder: 'Obvious Guilt' by Ethan Bortman - This Saturday at 11am
Heretaunga Players Inc.

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Kia ora everyone

Just a reminder that auditions for 'Obvious Guilt' by Ethan Bortman, directed by Liz Ebrey, are happening this Saturday at 11am at The Studio on Ward Street.

Nigel is a smart man: a psychiatrist, no less. But his wife has gone missing and her mother is determined to involve the police.
As time goes by, things look blacker for Nigel, but he protests his innocence to the last.

Characters
Nigel, male, 50s
Emma, female, 50s-60s
DCI Blake, male, 40-65
DC Farnsworth, male or female, 20s-30s
Constable Molly, female, 30s
Clive, male, 30+
Jessica, female, 30s

For a copy of the script please contact [email protected]

Ngā mihi

28/04/2026

Kia ora everyone

Our mid-year production will be the full-length drama/thriller 'Obvious Guilt' by Ethan Bortman, directed by Liz Ebrey.

Nigel is a smart man: a psychiatrist, no less. But his wife has gone missing and her mother is determined to involve the police.
As time goes by, things look blacker for Nigel, but he protests his innocence to the last.

Characters
Nigel, male, 50s
Emma, female, 50s-60s
DCI Blake, male, 40-65
DC Farnsworth, male or female, 20s-30s
Constable Molly, female, 30s
Clive, male, 30+
Jessica, female, 30s

Auditions will be held on Saturday 09 May at 11am.

Performance dates will be 06-15 August.

If you'd like a copy of the script, please contact [email protected]

Ngā mihi,

18/04/2026

Thanks to those who have come to the first few shows there are still some tickets left for the remaining dates get your tickets Now !

Tickets are $23 plus booking fee. As usual, these are available from the team at Whirinaki Whare Taonga. You can purchase tickets by:
* Phoning 527 2168
* Visiting them at 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt (open 10am - 4pm)
* Or via this link https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/apr/priceless?fbclid=IwY2xjawRPsLlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVTlBqYkpzOWlsWHBWTUVLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtwMH_Jo88RVAfrLSsXQNt27kRLoGvimxHylhlWmgjtINj94KlPZbwFhHNpp_aem_QmjPrGhLJOFgRn3Zp6ESDA

13/04/2026

Book Now!
Tickets are $23 plus booking fee. As usual, these are available from the team at Whirinaki Whare Taonga. You can purchase tickets by:
* Phoning 527 2168
* Visiting them at 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt (open 10am - 4pm)
* Or via this link https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/apr/priceless

09/04/2026

16/01/2026

Kia ora everyone

Welcome to a new year at the theatre!
Our first show of 2026 will be a one-act play, 'Priceless' by Mary Portalska and this will be directed by Angela Calkin Goeres.

Batley Hall is in desperate need of repairs, and elderly Sylvia refuses to let her son and daughter-in-law Tom and Anna sell their one asset, a priceless Ming dynasty vase.
Tom hits on the idea of giving guided tours to bring in some money, but their only guests are shady characters with their eyes on the vase, and the hall's resident ghost only adds to the chaos.

Characters
Tom - Lord Batley (male)
Anna - Lady Batley (female)
Sylvia - Tom's mother (female)
Linda (female)
Dodge (either)
Jay (either)

Auditions will be held at The Studio, Ward Street on Sunday 01 February at 2pm.
Performance dates are Thursday 16 - Saturday 25 April.

If you'd like a copy of the script, please contact [email protected]

Ngā mihi,