Christmas Show 2025
Date: Sunday 12th October
Venue: Arrowtown Community Centre
The Christmas Show will take place across three shows: on Saturday 6th at 3pm & Sunday 7th December at 1pm & 5pm
Auditions are open to all children aged from 8-14 years.
Kiwi Kihirimete Adventure
Kiwi Kirihimete Adventure is a lively, family-friendly Christmas show that blends classic holiday magic with a distinctly Kiwi twist. Through music and dance, it celebrates the joy of togetherness, the fun of a New Zealand summer Christmas, and the wonder of believing in the magic of the season. The show combines well-loved carols with playful surprises, local flavour, and plenty of festive spirit, leaving audiences uplifted and ready to celebrate Christmas in their own unique way.
We are seeking a cast of 15 youths who will sing, dance and act, including:
LEAD ROLES: 3 children of varied ages and genders. Confident actors, solo singers and dancers
ENSEMBLE: 10-12 confident singers/dancers.
Auditionees must be confident to sing and act in groups and individually
DANCE TROUPE: 10 confident dancers ages 8-14 years
Time Slots:
CAST AUDITIONS – 30 mins
GROUP 1: Arrive at 9:15am for a 9:30am start
GROUP 2: Arrive at 9:55 for a 10:10am start
GROUP 3: Arrive at 10:35 for a 10:50 start
GROUP 4: Arrive at 11:15 for a 11:30 start
Call backs if required between 12:45-1:30
Note: We will confirm which group cast are in once we have all of the forms completed
Dance for all cast and dance troupe auditionees
Arrive at 1:45pm for a 2:00pm start – end at 2:45pm
Dance troupe only
Stay until 3:30pm
Audition Material
Audition Form
Sign up for auditions here.
You will receive a confirmation email outlining what to prepare for the auditions.
FAQs!
Dance Troupe – dancing only
Ensemble – singing and dancing as a chorus (no dialogue or specified role)
Leads – singing, dancing and acting; may include solo singing and will include dialogue ( a named role)
Dance Troupe: 9-16 years
Ensemble: 8-18 years
Leads: 8-18 years
Sorry, no. We have a strict age policy as the rigours of rehearsals and shows are too much for children any younger than eight years of age.
Our cast comprises roles mostly for children. If and when we need adult cast members we will call for them in audition notices.
Dancers- arrive warmed up. You will be taught the routine at the audition.
Ensemble cast – Prepare to sing the part of the song that will be sent to you once you sign up for an audition. You will be asked to sing at least one line of this song solo.
You will also need to learn and perform a simple dance routine so come warmed up and in appropriate clothing for movement. You will be taught the routine at the audition.
Lead roles – Prepare to sing solo a verse and a chorus of a song of your choice (no longer than 60 secs). Choose a song that shows your vocal range and ability. You may use a backing track to support your performance.
Prepare to read and act out the script that will be sent to you once you sign up for an audition.
You will also need to learn and perform a simple dance routine so come warmed up and in appropriate clothing for movement. You will be taught the routine at the audition.
We rehearse intensely for 7 weeks starting with our first full cast gathering on Saturday, October 28th.
Dancers will have 1-2 rehearsals per week on Saturdays and Sundays starting Oct 28th.
All ensemble and lead cast will attend singing, acting and dance rehearsals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, and Sundays during the day, starting Nov 5th.
Yes, but all unavailability must be written in the audition form and these will be taken into account when casting. Because we have such a short overall rehearsal period we do not have time to catch people up if they are absent.
Yes! Although we love having “triple threats” in the cast, we know that not everyone has strengths in all three areas. We are looking for cast members with confidence to perform and shine on stage, so come and give it a go.
Yes, if the run of show allows this.
