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Media Release 2026 Performance Season

Repertory Invercargill is proud to unveil its 2026 season, marking the company’s 90th Anniversary with a line-up of productions that honour our legacy while celebrating the vibrancy of contemporary theatre.90th Anniversary Commemorative ProductionNight Must Fall Written by Emlyn Williams 27 March – 4 April 2026 Directed by Jason FraserThis chilling psychological thriller, chosen as our commemorative production, pays tribute to Repertory Invercargill’s enduring tradition of presenting bold,...

Night Must Fall Cast Announcement

We are thrilled to unveil the cast of our commemorative production of Night Must Fall, marking the 90th Anniversary Year of our company!This milestone production brings together a remarkable ensemble of talent, blending seasoned performers with fresh voices to honour our legacy while looking boldly to the future.Directed by Jason Fraser (Blackadder, 18 Eden Avenue), this production promises psychological intensity, atmospheric design, and a gripping exploration of human nature — a fitting trib...

'Night Must Fall' Open Call Auditions

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Peter Pan Panto!

Repertory Invercargill proudly presents our traditional Christmas Pantomime PETER PAN "You can Fly!" with us to Neverland this November! Show Dates: 26–30 Nov 2025Meet our magical cast:CharacterPerformerPeter PanGeorgia KelletTinkerbellDraven BoothCaptain Hook/Mr DarlingFelix Grossley-PritchardSmeeAimee MarshallNanny Nelly KnucklesIan EdwardsWendy DarlingAna BremerMrs Darling/Lost BoyJo BremerJohn DarlingPaul BremerMichael DarlingSebastian FabreChief Big Tesco/KeithKelvin SimTiger LilyJaye Bai...

Repertory Rumblings October 2025

Calling all Members / Volunteers / Anyone  2026 is the 90th Anniversary of Repertory. While Repertory became an incorporated society in 1935, the first plays were staged in 1936. They were White Blackbird by Lenox Robinson; The Devil’s Disciple by George Bernard Shaw, directed by A R Dunlop; Night Must Fall by Emilyn Williams, directed by Nancy Nicholson; and The First Mrs Fraser by Cosmo Stuart. These plays were staged at what was then Victoria Hall. If you are interested in helping...

Director Applications for our 2026 Anniversary Year

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Mum's the Word 2

After a sell-out, award winning season in 2023, Repertory Invercargill is bringing back the Mums and this time they’re traversing the teen years.Mum’s the Word 2 - Teenagers gives audiences the chance to ride the rollercoaster of emotions everyday life with teens brings, poking fun at everything from refereeing warring siblings to unfortunate experiments with alcohol and that awkward first talk about the birds, the bees, and the latex.Director Anya Bowman is back at the helm and is even more...

Lindsay Abbott's Passing

The Executive and Members of Repertory Invercargill are saddened to share the passing of former Invercargill City Councillor, Ronald Lindsay Abbott. Lindsay has performed in a number of Repertory's productions his final being, Blackadder Goes Forth, The Play, he was also a huge promoter of the society and the arts community as a whole.He also chaired the Community Services Committee for a decade (2010–2020) and was a dedicated representative on a wide range of other community groups including ...

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH 2025

The AGM of the Repertory Society will be held at Repertory House, corner Esk and Jed Streets, on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 7.00 pm.Financial members may nominate candidates from current membership for the committee. Candidates will be asked to introduce themselves at the meeting. Election of Officers required: Ten Committee members (one year term) All nominations must be lodged with the Secretary, PO Box 43, Invercargill, or email repertory.invercargill@gmail.com by WEDNESDAY 12 ...

Repertory Invercargill's 2025 Performance Season

Repertory Invercargill are pleased to announce our 2025 productions.Starting with the adult pantomime (18+ years) Throbbin Wood in May, written by Tom Whalley and co-directed by Jason Fraser and Nigel Edwards. Throbbin Wood is an adult-take on the panto genre and auditions will be held in February.In August our second production will be Mum's the Word 2 - Unhinged by Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard, Deborah Williams and directed by Anya Bowman. Mum's the Word 2 i...

Repertory Invercargill Productions receive 19 OSTA Nominations 2024!

On Friday 22nd November, Repertory Invercargill gratefully received a record-breaking total of 19 nominations for next year's Otago and Southland Theatre Awards (OSTAs) award ceremony in February at Balclutha. Congratulations to everyone who contributed to the success of these productions. Repertory Invercargill appreciate all the hours of participation and passion by our volunteers who continually promote the society and create memorable theatrical events for the Invercargill and Southland publ...

Directors or Production Proposals 2025!

Repertory Invercargill are seeking applicants to direct or submit a production proposal for our 2025 Performance Season.Applications are now open to anyone who has a passion for theatre and wishes to step up into a director role. Applicants can either submit a play proposal, or just submit themselves to direct a production on behalf of Repertory Invercargill.Click on link and complete the Application Form NOW! Director Proposal Form 2025 ...

Casting Announcement

Hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed 'Eurydice' Repertory Invercargill is looking forward to our final production for 2024 the ever-popular pantomime. This year's Panto is 'Cinderella and her Ugly Sisters' written by Ben Crocker and co-directed by Nigel Edwards and Peter Thwaites. OPEN CALL AUDITIONS WILL BE NEXT SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7th from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Repertory House 167 Esk Street....

Eurydice Opens Next Week

Repertory Invercargill are proud to present our next production, Eurydice which opens this Wednesday 21st - 24 August 7:30pm at Repertory House. Written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Pip Smith, the play is based on the Ancient Greek myth of the tragic love story Orpheus and Eurydice, but in a modern context through the perspective of Eurydice. For those of you who are not familiar with the mythology of Orpheus and Eurydice click on the video below for a quick synopsis. So, if you appre...

Annual General Meeting 2024

NOTICE OF 2024 Annual General Meeting.Notice is hereby given that the 86th Annual General Meeting of Invercargill Repertory Society will be held on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 8:00pm will be held at Repertory House corner of Esk and Jed Streets, Invercargill. All paid members are entitled to attend the AGM and will have the right to vote. Non-paying members are welcome to attend the meeting. However, you will not be eligible to vote. We will be opening Rep House one hour before the start of the...

12 OSTA Nominations for Repertory Invercargill 2023!

The 2023 Otago, Southland Theatre Award (OSTAs) Nominations have been announced. We are pleased to announce that Repertory Invercargill productions have been selected in 5 categories for a total of 12 nominations.       Blackadder, Butler to the PrinceBest Lead Male - Caleb Bell and Craig WaddellBest Supporting Female - Sarah McCarthy and Maggie PirieBest Supporting Male - Luke Bottger and Sebastian FabreBest SetMum's the WordBest Lead Female - Sarah McCarthy, Lauren Payne, S...

Sleeping Beauty Panto Opens this Thursday!

Sleeping Beauty Panto directed by Nigel Edwards opens this Thursday till Saturday for 5 performances only. Booking office opens 2 hours prior to each performance at Repertory House for Door sales only. Great festive fun for all the family....

2023 PANTO AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY 2PM REP HOUSE

We are pleased to announce that open auditions for our end of year pantomime production 'Sleeping Beauty' will be held THIS SUNDAY the 15th October at 2pm, Rep house. This year's panto will once again be directed by Nigel Edwards and staged from November 30th - December 3rd.CAST REQUIREMENTS (16 years and over)Billy (The Royal Butler)King NorbertQueen Dorothy (Dame)Kitty (A pretty, very feminine cat)Fairies x 4 (Peaceful, Graceful, Beautiful & Thoughtful)Carabosse (A wicked fairy)Spindl...

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

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2024 Directors and/or Production Applications Wanted

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Life Membership Awarded to Malcolm McDonald

It is with great pleasure that at the 2023 Annual General Meeting in April the Prestigeous Honour of Life Membership of Repertory Invercargill was bestowed on Malcolm McDonald. Set designer and artist extraordinaire nominated by Nola Calvert, for his years of voluntary service to the society. Congratulations and thank you, Malcolm! Repertory Invercargill Patron, Jonathan Tucker presented Malcolm with his Life Membership at the June executive committee meeting last week....

Repertory Invercargill AGM Notice 2023

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Mum's The Word Audition Info

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2023 Performance Season Bookings Open 1st February

Tickets go on sale for Repertory's three main productions February 1st.This year online bookings for our three major productions are going on sale at the same time! This gives patrons and supporters plenty of time to purchase tickets before our productions sell out. Not only that, but Repertory for the first time ever is offering SEASON TICKETS. By purchasing a Season Ticket, you can book for our three main shows at the same time for a reduced price than if you booked all our shows separately.&n...

Repertory's OSTA nominations 2022!

Repertory Invercargill are pleased to announce that the 2022 Otago Southland Theatre Awards (OSTAS) have nominated three of our productions for contention at next year’s awards ceremony. Congratulations to everyone involved, it’s been a great year for the Society in trying times. A big thank you to all our volunteers, members and patrons who continue to support the performing arts in Invercargill and Southland. Our nominees are: ‘Wanted! - One Body’ Best Lead Male - Jason FraserBest Lead...